PredictionTracker's most accurate model of 2024

Data Driven
NFL Predictions

Using play-by-play data, advanced metrics, and custom models to generate picks and power rankings for all 32 teams.

56.8%
Win Rate (Open)
54.3%
Win Rate (Close)
+6.1%
Avg CLV
Power Rankings

Elo rankings for the NFL

Track team strength, efficiency, and momentum throughout the season using a custom Elo model tailored to the dynamics of the NFL.

Power Rankings
1
Rams logo
Rams
1653
317
2
Bills logo
Bills
1638
184
3
Seahawks logo
Seahawks
1629
200
4
Chiefs logo
Chiefs
1617
270
5
49ers logo
49ers
1615
159
6
Jaguars logo
Jaguars
1583
119
7
Bengals logo
Bengals
1578
118
8
Lions logo
Lions
1570
228
Weekly Projections

Find expected value

nfelo's power ratings are translated into spreads, win probabilities, and confidence picks for every game. Games with positive expected value are highlighted.

Projections
7 +EV
Broncos @ Chargers
Pick: Chargers
Broncos logo
-3.5
Eagles @ Jaguars
Pick: Eagles
Jaguars logo
-7.5
Texans @ Titans
Pick: Titans
Texans logo
-7.5
Bears @ Packers
Pick: Packers
Bears logo
-3.0
Colts @ Steelers
Pick: Colts
Steelers logo
-2.5
Model Performance

Transparent Model Performance

nfelo's performance backtest is updated weekly and available back to 2009. Picks are submitted and tracked by PredictionTracker.com, and the model code is available openly on Github.

Model Performance
+170.30u
Units
(vs Open)
56.8%
Win Rate
(vs Open)
5K
Total
Games
Research

Explore the model

Major features and advanced metrics used in the model are explained through deep dives, primers, and analysis.

Latest Research
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2020-11-08•Models
Margin Probabilities from NFL Spreads
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2020-11-01•EV
Weighted EPA Methodology & Performance
Weighting Expected Points Added (EPA) yields a model that predicts future NFL team performance bette...
2020-09-05•Weighted EPA