The NFL’s Conference Championship weekend features one tightly matched contest and another that includes a team that will be without their starting quarterback.
The New England Patriots travel to Denver to take on the Broncos who will without the services of QB Bo Nix. The Los Angeles Rams will face their division rival, the Seattle Seahawks, later in the evening.
Below, we offer our breakdown for betting on the NFL Playoffs and also include projected player performances based on prop bets for each game.
New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos
- Spread: Patriots -4.5 (-115) | Broncos +4.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Patriots -245 | Broncos +205
- Total (O/U): Over 42.5 (-110) | Under 42.5 (-110)
Jarrett Stidham reaches this AFC Championship as a former Patriots draft pick now leading Denver in a surprise starting role against his old team.
His path includes years as a backup in New England and a breakout late-season start with the Raiders that showcased his aggressiveness and arm talent.
In this matchup, his familiarity with the Patriots’ culture and defensive tendencies, combined with Sean Payton’s QB-friendly scheme, gives him real upside, though limited starting experience keeps his performance profile volatile.
Here are projected stat lines for key players based on current NFL prop bets:
Drake Maye (NE): 21/30, 225 YDS, 1–2 TD, 0 INT, 6 CAR, 35 YDS
Jarrett Stidham (DEN): 20/33, 205 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rhamondre Stevenson (NE): 13 CAR, 58 YDS, 3 REC, 23 YDS
TreVeyon Henderson (NE): 9 CAR, 42 YDS
Austin Hooper (NE): 1 REC, 10 YDS
Courtland Sutton (DEN): 5 REC, 62 YDS
Evan Engram (DEN): 3 REC, 31 YDS
Hunter Henry (NE): 4 REC, 44 YDS
Stefon Diggs (NE): 5 REC, 68 YDS
Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
- Spread: Rams +2.5 (-105) | Seahawks -2.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Rams +120 | Seahawks -140
- Total (O/U): Over 46.5 (-115) | Under 46.5 (-105)
The upcoming NFC Championship Game features a cinematic storyline: Cooper Kupp facing his former team and protégé, Puka Nacua.
After nine seasons in Los Angeles, Kupp now anchors the Seattle Seahawks’ receiving corps, coming off a flawless divisional performance where he caught all five targets for 60 yards.
Meanwhile, Nacua has ascended to superstardom for the Rams, recently named PFF’s Offensive Player of the Year. He remains the league’s yard-after-catch leader, and thrives alongside veteran Davante Adams.
This matchup is more than just a playoff battle. It is a masterclass in route running between a legendary mentor and his record-breaking student.
With a Super Bowl berth on the line, the game hinges on whether Kupp’s veteran savvy can outshine Nacua’s explosive physicality in their first postseason meeting.
The following performances are projected by NFC Championship props:
Matthew Stafford (LAR): 23/36, 255 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Sam Darnold (SEA): 20/30, 230 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Blake Corum (LAR): 8 CAR, 38 YDS
Kyren Williams (LAR): 15 CAR, 64 YDS, 3 REC, 22 YDS
Kenneth Walker III (SEA): 20 CAR, 88 YDS, 3 REC, 19 YDS
AJ Barner (SEA): 3 REC, 28 YDS
Colby Parkinson (LAR): 3 REC, 24 YDS
Cooper Kupp (SEA): 3 REC, 41 YDS
Davante Adams (LAR): 5 REC, 64 YDS
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA): 7 REC, 72 YDS
Puka Nacua (LAR): 8 REC, 88 YDS
Rashid Shaheed (SEA): 2 REC, 27 YDS
Terrance Ferguson (LAR): 2 REC, 16 YDS
Tyler Higbee (LAR): 2 REC, 17 YDS
The most likely team to advance to the Super Bowl and win is Seattle, according to today’s NFL futures.