SportsLine's top NFL experts reveal their NFL picks, NFL predictions, NFL betting tips, and NFL best bets for the divisional round 2026

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs, with the Seahawks defeating the 49ers and the Rams prevailing over the Bears.

Check out these game parlay picks for the Saturday, Jan. 17 Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills Divisional Round NFL matchup.

SportsLine's model has revealed its Buffalo vs. Denver picks for their divisional round matchup in the 2026 NFL playoffs

The Rams and the Bears will take the field in the final Divisional Round playoff game of the weekend Sunday evening in what promises to be an electric but frigid environment in the Windy City.

In his predictions for the different head coaching jobs around the league, USA TODAY's Jack McKessy believes the Cardinals will pull from the NFC West. He predicts they will hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who was the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021-2024.

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Prior to the start of the playoffs, none of The Athletic’s 42 NFL staff members picked the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl. Following their convincing wild-card round win vs. the Los Angeles Chargers,