NFL Picks Against the Spread: NFC and AFC Championship Games
Which bets do you like the most?
Before the Conference Championship Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs kicks off, let’s have some fun by taking a look at the lines for this weekend’s postseason games.
My overall record is 124-127-1 after going 1-3 last week. The BGN Community is now tied at 124-127-1 after going 3-1 in the Divisional Round. All tied up with three games to go! We’re headed for a photo finish.
Here are suggestions when trying to beat the odds.
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-4.5) at DENVER BRONCOS: Jarrett Stidham is decidedly not it; he’s never looked good when he’s had to play. As Nick Foles astutely pointed out, the New England Patriots have struggled against backup quarterbacks in the past. But I don’t see it happening here. The Broncos got to this point in part by benefiting from a lot of good luck and now their fortune has seem to run out. The Pats have answered the bell whenever they’ve been doubted this year. I won’t regret putting faith in Drake Maye, who has been pretty great. PICK: Patriots -4.5
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
LOS ANGELES RAMS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-2.5): The Seahawks are awesome and they have one of the NFL’s best home field advantages. But I’ve been riding with the Rams as the top team in the league for most of the season and I’m not about to abandon them now. I’m rooting for Seattle to win but I ultimately just trust Matthew Stafford to come through (even against this defense) more than I trust Sam Darnold to deliver. PICK: Rams +2.5
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