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Patriots vs. Broncos picks, predictions against spread: Why New England will advance to Super Bowl 60
Here's breaking down why New England will make its first post-Tom Brady appearance in the Super Bowl with Drake Maye at quarterback, winning at Denver like they didn't do 10 years ago.
Welcome to the 2025 NFL postseason. “Super Wild Card Weekend,” as the NFL likes to call it. Six games spread across three days, with the No. 1 seeds — the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos — enjoying a bye.
The 10.5-point spread suggests the sports-betting public is forgetting that Carolina defeated the Rams in Charlotte in Week 13. The Panthers go toe-to-toe with Los Angeles in many metric areas and have an edge in special teams. The Rams’ offensive firepower is enough for me to select Los Angeles to win, but Carolina gets the spread pick.
NFL games are behind us. 13 remain before we crown a world champion. The 2026 NFL Playoffs begin with Super Wild Card Weekend, a six-game spectacle meant to destroy families with birthday parties or piano recitals scheduled for early January.