2026 Conference Championships

It was very disappointing that Bo Nix broke his ankle and that leaves Jarrett Stidham to guide the Broncos offense for the rest of their season. In what could've been a very entertaining game now presumably gives the Patriots an advantage to the Super Bowl. I am therefore picking NE.

For DEN to get an upset, Stidham would have to have a Taylor Heinike vs TB in 2020 type of performance. I would consider a DEN upset low.

In the NFC, can the Seahawk defense slow down the Stafford to Nacua connection? In the week 16 matchup Nacua put up 225 yards receiving against the Seahawks. The Rams defense picked off Sam Darnold four times in the week eleven game and twice in week 16. For my pick, I have considered Matthew Staffords last few games and the performance of the Seahawks defense and I am going to go with SEA.

The Rams-Seahawks games were very close this year, week 11 the Rams won 21-19 and week 16 SEA won in OT 38-37. If LA gets big performances on offense and causes a few Seahawk turnovers this could be a Rams upset. I would consider a Rams upset to be in the range of moderate to possible.

The coach carousel continues on and we have a few updates. First off, KC will hire back offensive coordinator Eric "Sleeping with the" Bieniemy. BAL hired Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Mintor. TEN will give Robert Saleh another shot at a head coaching job. MIA hired the Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. NYG hired John Harbaugh. ATL hired Kevin Stefanski.

We're still waiting on AZ, BUF, CLE, LV and PIT to name their head coaches for next season.