The best NFL handicapper of the 2026-27 season is Jeremy Conn, at 42-23 (64.62%) for +$1,660. Rodd Zawacky (+$1,098) and Jay Briggs (+$864) round out the top three. Updated November 6, 2026.
These rankings use each handicapper NFL record tracked on PickDawgz this season, graded on a $100 base bet. Cappers are ranked by profit, not win percentage, so the list rewards handicappers who actually make money, not just those who win a high share of a few plays.
Jeremy Conn42-23 · 64.62%+$1,660 profit #2
Rodd Zawacky47-40 · 54.02%+$1,098 profit #3
Jay Briggs48-43 · 52.75%+$864 profit Best NFL Handicappers 2026-27 Rankings
| Capper | Won | Lost | Win % | Profit (per $100 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Conn | 42 | 23 | 64.62% | +1660 |
| Rodd Zawacky | 47 | 40 | 54.02% | +1098 |
| Jay Briggs | 48 | 43 | 52.75% | +864 |
| Brian Bitler | 29 | 19 | 60.42% | +818 |
| Jovan Burts | 60 | 52 | 53.57% | +695 |
| CD Sports | 19 | 13 | 59.38% | +528 |
| Ron Romanelli | 24 | 17 | 58.54% | +491 |
| Hunter Fogarty | 28 | 22 | 56.00% | +437 |
| Stephen Nover | 7 | 3 | 70.00% | +382 |
| Damian Sosh | 26 | 21 | 55.32% | +319 |
| Tony Brown | 27 | 23 | 54.00% | +261 |
| Kyle Hunter | 2 | 0 | 100.00% | +200 |
| Shane Mickle | 63 | 62 | 50.40% | +159 |
| PickDawgz TopDawgz | 12 | 10 | 54.55% | +94 |
| David Racey | 70 | 62 | 53.03% | +46 |
| Big Al McMordie | 29 | 26 | 52.73% | +32 |
Top NFL Handicappers This Season
Jeremy Conn: How He Has Beaten the Books
Jeremy Conn leads the NFL board at 42-23 for +$1,660, a 64.62% win rate across 65 graded plays. That is more than $550 ahead of anyone else in the rankings. He also finished in the profit on the 2025 NFL leaderboard, so this run is not a one-season fluke.
Totals have been his biggest edge. Conn is 14-5 on totals this season for +$845, more than half of his NFL profit, and his winners have not been squeakers. His 14 winning totals cleared the number by an average of 13.4 points, and 11 of them cleared it by 5 or more. The biggest were Tennessee-Cincinnati over 46, which landed at 79 in a 43-36 overtime game, and Chicago-Carolina over 47 in a 59-37 shootout. He is 9-3 on overs and 5-2 on unders, with one push on Dallas-New York over 48.
Against the spread, his edge has come with underdogs. He is 15-8 with dogs for +$642, and 11 of those 15 covers won the game outright, including Atlanta +1.5 in New Orleans (a 45-24 win), Tampa Bay +8.5 in Dallas (24-16) and Carolina +3.5 against Detroit (32-26). Across his 26 winning spread plays, he beat the number by an average of 9.5 points. He has cashed favorites too, with New England -3.5 beating Las Vegas 45-17, but laying points has been closer to break-even overall: he is 11-9 with spread favorites for +$93, plus 2-1 on moneylines.
His latest miss was Baltimore +10 against Jacksonville on Thursday night, a $105 loss that moved him from 42-22 to 42-23.
Rodd Zawacky
Rodd Zawacky is second at 47-40 for +$1,098. His win rate is lower than the cappers around him, but with 87 plays he has one of the biggest samples near the top, and his profit shows he has been winning the plays that pay the most.
Jay Briggs
Jay Briggs is third at 48-43 for +$864. His 52.75% win rate is modest, but 91 plays is one of the largest samples near the top. Brian Bitler is close behind at 29-19 for +$818, after finishing second on the 2025 NFL leaderboard at +$1,242.
Further down, David Racey has released the most NFL picks on the board, 132 so far, and is up $46 at 70-62.
Past Seasons: Best NFL Handicappers
2025 NFL Season
| Capper | Won | Lost | Win % | Profit (per $100 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Scott | 73 | 54 | 57.48% | +1491 |
| Brian Bitler | 63 | 46 | 57.80% | +1242 |
| Big Al McMordie | 90 | 74 | 54.88% | +932 |
| CD Sports | 38 | 27 | 58.46% | +856 |
| Jeremy Conn | 94 | 77 | 54.97% | +806 |
| David Racey | 124 | 104 | 54.39% | +612 |
| Brad Francis | 57 | 45 | 55.88% | +547 |
| Matt Fargo | 21 | 14 | 60.00% | +537 |
| Jovan Burts | 120 | 110 | 52.17% | +446 |
| Rodd Zawacky | 84 | 80 | 51.22% | +52 |
Jeremy Conn, Brian Bitler, Big Al McMordie, CD Sports, Jovan Burts, David Racey and Rodd Zawacky all finished in the profit in 2025 and are in the profit again this season.
How to Pick an NFL Handicapper
Look at profit, not just win percentage. A handicapper can win a high percentage of plays and still lose money. Profit shows whether following them actually pays.
Check the sample size. The NFL has far fewer games than the NBA or MLB, so records build slowly. A 2-0 start tells you very little, while 60 or more plays tells you a lot more.
Look past one week. Anyone can have a big Sunday. Look at how a handicapper has done over a longer stretch of plays before you judge them.
Be wary of big promises. Claims of 80% or 90% winners over a full season are a red flag. Realistic, consistent profit is what matters.
What Makes NFL Betting Different
Each NFL team plays only 17 regular-season games, so every week carries more weight and lines are among the sharpest in sports. That makes it harder to find an edge, and it rewards handicappers with a disciplined process.
Key numbers matter more in the NFL than in any other sport. So many games are decided by 3 or 7 points that getting the right number, or buying a half point, can decide whether a bet wins. Injury news, weather and late line moves all play a big role too.
NFL Handicapper FAQ
Who is the best NFL handicapper right now?
As of November 6, 2026, Jeremy Conn leads the 2026-27 NFL leaderboard at 42-23 for +$1,660, with Rodd Zawacky second at +$1,098. The order can change quickly, so check back as the season goes on.
Are NFL handicappers worth paying for?
NFL lines are among the sharpest in sports, so a handicapper who tracks injuries, weather and line moves can save you hours of research every week. No one wins every Sunday, so judge a handicapper on a full season of plays and profit, not one big weekend, and only bet what you can afford to lose.
What win rate does an NFL handicapper need to make money?
At standard -110 odds, a handicapper needs to win about 52.4% of NFL bets to break even. With only 17 games per team, even strong handicappers rarely sustain much more than 55% to 58% over a full season, so a record in that range across 60 or more plays is an excellent result.
How is NFL handicapper profit calculated?
We grade every NFL pick as a flat $100 bet at the odds it was released at. A winning bet at -110 adds about $91 and a loss takes away $100, so the profit number shows exactly what you would be up or down following that handicapper at $100 a play.
How often are the NFL rankings updated?
The rankings follow the PickDawgz NFL leaderboard, which updates as games go final. Most NFL games are played on Sunday, so the biggest moves usually come after each Sunday slate, with smaller changes after Thursday and Monday night games.
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