Picks for 1/25/26
NFL
3:30 PM EST
Rotation # 101
Patriots -3.5 over Broncos (loss)
The write-up for this game isn’t complicated. I don’t care that the public is heavily backing the Patriots, or if we even lose the bet, for that matter. I don’t trust the Broncos’ running game with J.K. Dobbins still on IR, and I don’t trust backup Jarrett Stidham at quarterback getting his first reps of the year in such an important contest. QB Bo Nix was the leader of the offense and could also scramble for yardage. Stidham doesn’t have that in his game. The Broncos’ defense is certainly capable of holding the Patriots in check, but as a gambler, is it something you want to bank on for sixty minutes? The Texans are a perfect example of how hard it is to stay in the game when your offense can’t move the ball. Even the best defenses gas out. The Patriots’ offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, has tons of experience in pivotal contests and will design a game plan that should help QB Drake Maye and New England get on the board. New England will then lean on its solid defense. If Jarrett Stidham can beat you with his arm or RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin can beat you on the ground, then so be it. New England had the weakest schedule in the NFL this year, but that’s not their fault. All they have done is win every single road game on their schedule, so they will be prepared to play. Take the Patriots.
3:30 PM EST
Rotation # 101
Patriots -3.5 over Broncos (loss)
The write-up for this game isn’t complicated. I don’t care that the public is heavily backing the Patriots, or if we even lose the bet, for that matter. I don’t trust the Broncos’ running game with J.K. Dobbins still on IR, and I don’t trust backup Jarrett Stidham at quarterback getting his first reps of the year in such an important contest. QB Bo Nix was the leader of the offense and could also scramble for yardage. Stidham doesn’t have that in his game. The Broncos’ defense is certainly capable of holding the Patriots in check, but as a gambler, is it something you want to bank on for sixty minutes? The Texans are a perfect example of how hard it is to stay in the game when your offense can’t move the ball. Even the best defenses gas out. The Patriots’ offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, has tons of experience in pivotal contests and will design a game plan that should help QB Drake Maye and New England get on the board. New England will then lean on its solid defense. If Jarrett Stidham can beat you with his arm or RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin can beat you on the ground, then so be it. New England had the weakest schedule in the NFL this year, but that’s not their fault. All they have done is win every single road game on their schedule, so they will be prepared to play. Take the Patriots.
NFL
6:30 PM EST
Rotation # 103
Rams +2.5 over Seahawks (loss)
The Rams and Seahawks played a couple of great games this year, splitting the series. Home-field advantage means a lot in the playoffs. The Rams were just 5-4 on the road this season, but they have all the tools to make it to the Super Bowl. Matthew Stafford has a Super Bowl Title under his belt. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are a great 1-2 punch in the backfield. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are tough to slow down, and tightends Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee can move the chains. The Seahawks will be without Zach Charbonnet, putting more pressure on Kenneth Walker to carry the rushing load, certainly something he is more than capable of, but the Seahawks become a lot more predictable in their offensive sets. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is dealing with an oblique injury that could flare up on any given snap. The Rams proved they can play tough football at Lumen Field, dominating the game a month ago in a one-point overtime loss. The Rams have all the tools on offense to control the clock. The Rams could be better defensively, but Seattle isn’t going to have a cake walk like they did last week against a 49ers defense missing many key players. Look for another tight game. The Rams would be wise to avoid kicking anywhere near Rashid Shahid. Take the Rams.
6:30 PM EST
Rotation # 103
Rams +2.5 over Seahawks (loss)
The Rams and Seahawks played a couple of great games this year, splitting the series. Home-field advantage means a lot in the playoffs. The Rams were just 5-4 on the road this season, but they have all the tools to make it to the Super Bowl. Matthew Stafford has a Super Bowl Title under his belt. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are a great 1-2 punch in the backfield. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are tough to slow down, and tightends Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee can move the chains. The Seahawks will be without Zach Charbonnet, putting more pressure on Kenneth Walker to carry the rushing load, certainly something he is more than capable of, but the Seahawks become a lot more predictable in their offensive sets. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is dealing with an oblique injury that could flare up on any given snap. The Rams proved they can play tough football at Lumen Field, dominating the game a month ago in a one-point overtime loss. The Rams have all the tools on offense to control the clock. The Rams could be better defensively, but Seattle isn’t going to have a cake walk like they did last week against a 49ers defense missing many key players. Look for another tight game. The Rams would be wise to avoid kicking anywhere near Rashid Shahid. Take the Rams.