AI Chatbot Nails NFL Predictions, Only One Miss

Microsoft Copilot AI achieved remarkable success during NFL Week 9, predicting 14 out of 15 game outcomes correctly. Its only misstep involved picking the New England Patriots to defeat the Green Bay Packers, a game the Packers won decisively. Copilot's accurate predictions included upsets and close matches, notably the New Orleans Saints' overtime victory against the Cleveland Browns. The AI's performance for Week 9 stands as its strongest to date in the ongoing USA TODAY Sports experiment.

For Week 10, Copilot received a prompt to predict all game results for the 2026 NFL season. After an initial data error, the AI successfully generated its Week 10 picks, showcasing its ability to adapt. While some large language models struggle with up-to-date sports information, Copilot's errors remain infrequent. Its overall season record now stands at 89-46-1, demonstrating consistent predictive accuracy.

The AI's Week 10 predictions include the Washington Commanders over the New York Giants, and the Detroit Lions over the New England Patriots in Munich. Copilot also favors the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons, and the Houston Texans over the Cleveland Browns. Additional picks include the Green Bay Packers over the Minnesota Vikings, and the Jacksonville Jaguars over the Tennessee Titans. The AI anticipates the Indianapolis Colts defeating the Miami Dolphins, and the New Orleans Saints overcoming the Carolina Panthers.

Furthermore, Copilot made its strongest selection of the week, picking the Buffalo Bills to defeat the New York Jets. It also selected the Seattle Seahawks over the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Los Angeles Rams against the Arizona Cardinals. Copilot anticipates a San Francisco 49ers victory over the Dallas Cowboys, and the Cincinnati Bengals to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Finally, the AI predicts the Baltimore Ravens to win against the Los Angeles Chargers, despite the Ravens playing without Lamar Jackson.