The Divisional round of the 2025-26 NFL Playoffs showed us that the top dogs that had an impressive regular season, will stay on top. The Rams, Seahawks, Patriots, and Broncos, have all exceeded expectations this season, and it will be one of these four teams that will hoist the Lombardi Trophy once it’s all said and done.
At this point of the postseason, expect these four teams to give it their all and a healthy lineup will play a vital role in deciding who will get a trip to the Super Bowl.
With that said, let us look at our NFL ATS Picks for the Conference Championship round, with only four teams remaining.
NFL Conference Championship Round ATS Picks
Below is a list of our NFL ATS picks for the Conference Championship round, along with the line (sourced via BetMGM).
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Drake Maye’s dominance as a market favorite (12-1 straight-up in such spots through his starts).
New England’s balanced offense and improved defense (forced multiple turnovers in their Divisional round win).
Denver’s reliance on Stidham, a career backup with limited experience and no playoff experience, against a playoff-tested Patriots squad under coach Mike Vrabel.
The consensus favors the Patriots -5.5 ATS due to Drake Maye’ exceptional performance during the playoffs. In 2025, he led the Patriots to a stellar 14-3 record, showcasing elite efficiency (72% completion, NFL-leading QBR, and a top MVP candidate) with strong results in favored spots. His dominance drives New England’s offense and high-powered attack.
New England’s defense has improved dramatically under Mike Vrabel, forcing multiple turnovers (4 interceptions and 5 turnovers in the Divisional round vs. Houston) and excelling in playoff scenarios with group effort and accountability.
Denver relies on backup Jarrett Stidham (a limited-experience career backup, especially vs. his former team), severely weakening their offense after Bo Nix’s season-ending injury. This QB mismatch, combined with New England’s playoff-tested squad, makes the Pats a strong cover play in experts’ eyes.
This is essentially a pick’em series – two tight regular-season meetings mean the small home-field edge gets neutralized in rivalry intensity.
The Rams are one a hot streak as underdogs/road team in playoffs, with Stafford’ veteran poise alongside a defense that can contain Seattle’s pass or run game.
Projections often include close scores with the Rams covering or winning outright in upset scenarios.
Some contrarian experts favor the Seahawks due to their top-ranked defense, blowout momentum, and Lumen Field crowd advantage, especially if rain slows the pace.
The Rams +2.5 stands out as a strong ATS value in this NFC Championship rubber match against the Seahawks. The two-regular season games were razor-close (Rams won by 2 at home; Seahawks edged by 1 in OT), potentially neutralizing Seattle’s typical home-field advantage in this intense rivalry, making it essentially a pick’em on a neutral field.
The Rams enter battle-tested as road underdogs/playoff warriors, with Matthew Stafford as the frontrunner for the MVP award and his veteran savvy (elite passing efficiency, low turnovers, and clutch drives in recent playoff wins). Their balanced No.1 ranked offense can exploit Seattle’s pass defense vulnerabilities (ranking 10th compared to their No.3 ranked run defense), while the Rams’ defense contains the ground game effectively.
Expert previews highlight close projections, often seeing the Rams cover or win outright in upset scenarios. At +100 odds, the Rams offer value against a slight favorite line inflated by Seattle’s blowout momentum and Lumen Field crowd, especially if ran favors defense.
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