NFL betting tips: Rams to face Patriots at Super Bowl LX as Broncos, Seahawks fall short in play-offs
In just a few days, we will have our 2026 Super Bowl contenders as only four teams remain in the play-offs.
The Seattle Seahawks host the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams following a demolition job against the San Francisco 49ers. Over in the AFC, the Denver Broncos welcome the New England Patriots.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy predicts the high-stakes match-ups and outlines his favourite betting angles.
NFL news: Only one Divisional-Round path leads to a never-before-seen Super Bowl
The NFL’s Divisional Round rarely offers genuine novelty, but this year one unlikely path could lead to a Super Bowl match-up fans have never seen before.
The potential pairings are straightforward: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks, Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos vs Seahawks, and Broncos vs Rams.
Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey previews the potential 2026 Super Bowl match-ups.
NFL opinion: Cleveland Browns on the brink of history - The rise of Grant Udinski
The Cleveland Browns, one of the most storied franchises in American football, could be about to make an unprecedented move that could alter the course of NFL history - that being, appointing the league’s youngest ever coach.
The Browns is one of 10 clubs that have been in the market for a new head coach in 2026.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey assesses the Cleveland Browns’ head coach shortlist.
NFL betting tips: Josh Allen to carve out a win in Denver, Houston Texans and New England Patriots prepare for battle
Only eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs, a number set to be halved as the divisional round kicks off on Saturday, January 17.
The Denver Broncos kick off the action, hosting the Buffalo Bills, while the Los Angeles Rams travel to Chicago, closing off a weekend of gridiron action against the Bears on Sunday evening.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down each match-up this week, revealing his favourite picks as the Super Bowl LX edges ever closer.
NFL news: Everyone is talking about John Harbaugh - but where will he coach next?
Black Monday came and went, there was a host of sackings - but only one name is being talked about throughout the NFL – John Harbaugh.
Black Monday in the NFL is the first Monday after the regular season ends, and it is traditionally when head coaches, GMs and leading staff members find out if they are out or not, writes Sports News Blitz’s NFL expert Graeme Bailey.
NFL betting tips: Los Angeles Rams to dismantle the Carolina Panthers, Eagles will continue to soar
The postseason officially begins on Saturday, January 10, as wildcard weekend gets underway following 18 weeks of gruelling regular-season action.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down his three favourite picks ahead of the NFL Playoff opening weekend.
NFL betting tips: Eagles soar against Commanders, Aaron Rodgers keeps Steelers’ play-off hopes alive
With just one week of the NFL regular season left to play, the frontrunners have already secured their play-off places while other outfits find themselves in a last-ditch scramble to reach the post-season party.
It’s all on the line in Pittsburgh where the Steelers contest an AFC North title race with the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles will look to compete for the NFC number two seed when they host the eliminated Washington Commanders.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy breaks down his three favourite picks ahead of the action.
NFL news: Winner-take-all showdown in Pittsburgh as Steelers, Ravens clash for AFC North title
There are a number of huge games taking place in the NFL this weekend, the final week of the regular season, but none more so than the one in Pennsylvania where the Pittsburgh Steelers host AFC North rivals the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens stand at 8-8 for the season and face a Steelers side who are 9-7 after a shock loss to the Cleveland Browns last time out.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey previews the much-anticipated NFL showdown.
NFL betting tips: Detroit Lions to live another day as Kansas City Chiefs roll over, Miami Dolphins win
It’s Christmas week in the NFL and fans of the Detroit Lions will be hoping they are on the nice list as they continue to fight for a postseason spot with just two weeks of NFL action remaining.
Elsewhere, the Kansas City Chiefs must be desperate to put this season behind them – their injury-stricken outfit heads to Minnesota to take on an equally dreadful Vikings side on Boxing Day – and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to the Miami Dolphins as they look to rescue a season which has quickly spun out of control.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy outlines his three favourite picks ahead of a festive week 17.
Five teams clinched playoff spots after Week 16 games, concluding December 22
The NFL regular season is reaching its fever pitch, and Week 16 proved to be a decisive turning point for several franchises.
As the dust settles on a weekend of high drama, the playoff picture has gained significant clarity. Five teams have officially stamped their tickets to the postseason, bringing relief to their fanbases and clarity to bettors in states with legal sports betting who are tracking the shifting odds.
The Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots are the first wave of teams to secure their spots. For some, the weekend was about clinching division crowns. For others, it was about survival.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia Eagles to make it two in a row, Los Angeles Chargers to continue fine form
The Philadelphia Eagles are finally back to winning ways, with an astonishing 31-0 win over the Los Angeles Raiders as they look to rescue their season after a disastrous few weeks.
They now head to Washington, taking on the Commanders, where a win will see them clinch the NFC East division, becoming the first team to repeat as division champions for more than 20 years.
Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Rams head to Seattle as they look to protect their NFC number one seed, while the Chargers find themselves as surprising underdogs, travelling to take on the Dallas Cowboys.
Here, writing for Sports News Blitz, Travel News Blitz’s Sam Condy reveals his three favourite picks for week 16 of the NFL regular season.
NFL news: Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars chase maiden Super Bowl glory
History could be made in San Francisco come February, with there a good chance that we will see a first-time Super Bowl winner.
The short-price favourites to win one of sport’s biggest prizes are the Los Angeles Rams, but of the most fancied teams – the first 10 in the betting – three have never won the Super Bowl before.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey takes a look at the trio of franchises eyeing up a maiden crown.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia to go from bad to worse, Los Angeles Chargers will continue playoff push
Betting against Philadelphia is starting to become a sure thing, and I am all in on profiting on the Birds’ car crash of a season.
We went two for three yet again last week, and here's hoping the hot streak can continue as the NFL continues to heat up.
This week, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy takes another look at Philly, heads to San Fran and reveals why he is backing the Chargers to trump the Chiefs for a second time this season.
NFL news: Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans and the teams currently leading the NFL Draft order
The number one pick in the NFL Draft is awarded to the worst team from the previous season, and the race to the bottom currently has eight sides in contention.
Obviously, no team intends to lose, but some manage themselves and their rosters in ways that make it hard for them to win.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey takes a look at the franchises that are trending towards the basement spot.
The standout rookies defining the 2025/26 season
The 2025 season has been nothing short of a revelation. As franchises scramble for playoff positioning, a fresh wave of talent has surged to the forefront, reshaping the league with immediate production.
It is a period of intense discovery across the sport. In fact, while many enthusiasts are busy analyzing the college football odds for week 16 to spot the next generation of stars, the current draft class is already proving that the future has arrived.
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a look at the top five rookies who have become essential difference-makers for their teams as of December 8, 2025.
NFL betting tips: The Eagles to hit a roadblock in Los Angeles; Chicago Bears to come in clutch
It’s hitting crunch time now, with just a few games to go until the postseason, and the league is going to heat up.
Last year's Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, have their NFC East top spot hanging in the balance - a win against the Chargers this week could prove decisive in guaranteeing their postseason place.
Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy went two for three last week and will be hoping for a similar level of consistency as he reveals his three picks for gameweek 14.
NFL news: Can returning quarterback Joe Burrow lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the AFC play-offs?
Quarterback Joe Burrow returned to action at the weekend in speculation fashion as he led the Cincinnati Bengals to an unexpected win at the Baltimore Ravens.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey takes a look at the Bengals’ play-off chances with a fit-again Burrow leading the line.
NFL betting tips: Denver Broncos to continue streak, Philadelphia Eagles to fall off the wagon in Chicago, and more
What is going on in Philadelphia? Seriously, the Birds blew what looked to be a sure thing last weekend, and will now be desperate to turn the tables back in their favour against a tough Chicago outfit on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos will be full of confidence as they play the Washington Commanders in the early hours of Monday morning, having not tasted defeat since a three-point loss to the Los Angeles Chargers way back in September.
Once again, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy picks out three of his favourite betting lines ahead of another week of regular-season gridiron action.
This NFL season feels wildly unpredictable: How Super Bowl markets moved
Back in early September, many of us would have been poring over the NFL futures markets, looking at where sportsbooks had positioned each team before the season began.
While not every sportsbook agreed on the betting favorite, it was abundantly clear that four teams – the Eagles, Bills, Ravens, and Chiefs – were the four standout contenders for the Super Bowl.
They were clustered together at the top of the betting markets, and while others, such as the Packers, Lions, and Commanders, were respected, those four were placed out on their own in betting terms.
Of course, things always change once the season gets underway. Some teams tipped to do well will flop, whereas others predicted to have a poor season will surprise.
NFL analysis: Myles Garrett set to make history as MVP talk hots up
Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett is on course to break one of the NFL’s most talked-about records this season, but why is he not in the conversation for the league’s MVP?
As it stands, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is a short-priced favourite - just 4/9 with Unibet - to be named the league’s best player.
There is no doubt that Stafford is having a standout campaign, and few believe he will not take the crown, even at this stage.
But could this be the year we see a non-QB take the honours, something almost unheard of in the modern-day NFL?
Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey explores…