Fans Troll ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt Over Shocking NFL Season Predictions

Fans Roast ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt After His NFL Predictions Flop
By Leocciano Callao | Updated: 02:35 GMT, 14 February 2025

ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt faced a wave of online ridicule after revisiting his NFL season predictions, which were wrong 80% of the time. Following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Van Pelt and co-host Stanford Steve reviewed his preseason forecasts during a SportsCenter segment, leaving fans stunned by his inaccuracy.

Van Pelt’s 2/10 prediction success rate sparked outrage and jokes online.

Swing and Misses: Van Pelt’s Worst Predictions

1. Falcons Winning the NFC South: Atlanta finished second behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2. Brock Purdy Leading in Touchdowns: The 49ers quarterback ranked 16th in TD passes amid a disappointing season.
3. Trevor Lawrence’s 4,000+ Yards: Jacksonville’s star threw just 2,045 yards in 10 games due to injuries.
4. Lions vs. Ravens Super Bowl: Detroit fell short of the NFC Championship, while Baltimore lost the AFC title game.

The Few Wins

Van Pelt correctly predicted:

• Two rookies surpassing 1,000 receiving yards (though none topped Puka Nacua’s 1,486).
• The Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins missing the playoffs.

Fan Backlash Explodes

Social media erupted with criticism:

• “How does this man have that job?”
• “ESPN is full of clowns!”
• “Most people can’t be wrong 80% of the time and keep their job.”

Fans demanded accountability for Van Pelt’s flops.

Accountability or Entertainment?

Despite the mockery, some applauded Van Pelt for owning his mistakes on air. Critics argued sports analysts often prioritize hot takes over accuracy, but his segment highlighted the unpredictable nature of the NFL.

As Van Pelt joked, “I’m here to remind you how not to predict football.”

Share your thoughts: Was Van Pelt’s accountability enough, or do analysts need higher standards?

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Key Takeaways:

• Analysts’ predictions often miss the mark, fueling fan debates.
• The NFL’s unpredictability remains its biggest draw.
• Van Pelt’s humor in failure resonated more than his takes.

The Eagles’ upset over Kansas City capped a wild NFL season.

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