Nick Wright corrects Danny Parkins on NFL playoff prediction rules

During a segment on the FS1 program First Things First, host Nick Wright identified a mathematical error in the 2026 NFL playoff predictions made by colleague Danny Parkins. Parkins had selected seven teams for the NFC playoffs across three days of picks, despite the league structure only allowing for seven total spots per conference including the NFC South. Parkins defended the mistake by suggesting his selections represented a higher-quality field than one containing an NFC South representative, but he eventually replaced the San Francisco 49ers with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to adhere to official NFL rules. The two broadcasters have maintained a long-standing personal and professional relationship since their time at Syracuse University. This exchange occurred during the show's annual NFL Predictions Week, which marks the return of the full cast from a two-week vacation.

• 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Wright humiliates Danny Parkins for NFL predictions whiff on ‘First Things First’