AFC Playoffs
Wild Card
(7) Kansas City Chiefs @ (2) Houston Texans
It'd be hard to bet against the Chiefs in the AFC playoffs, and with the Texans not necessarily proving to be a threatening playoff team, the Chiefs sheer experience could be to their advantage in this one, leading to a victory.
Prediction: Chiefs win
(6) Jacksonville Jaguars @ (3) Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens at home would be a tough job for the Jaguars to undertake. We have seen Baltimore make some progress in the playoffs in recent years, but having a new head coach could really enact some solid change that spills into the playoffs.
Prediction: Ravens win
(5) Cincinnati Bengals @ (4) Buffalo Bills
Burrow himself is simply cool and collected in the playoffs. Cincy did beat Buffalo in the playoffs a few years ago. Why can't it happen again? The Bills have continually fallen flat on their face in the postseason.
Prediction: Bengals win
Divisional
(7) Kansas City Chiefs @ (1) Denver Broncos
This would be a tough climb for the Chiefs. As we saw in 2025, the Bills weren't able to get past the Broncos at Mile High in the Divisional Round, and I'd argue that the Broncos will be better in 2026 than they were in 2025, and also that the Chiefs just won't be as good of a team in 2026 as the Bills were last year.
Prediction: Broncos win
(5) Cincinnati Bengals @ (3) Baltimore Ravens
In an AFC North showdown, Burrow continues his successful playoff resume with a victory over the Ravens in the Divisional Round. Burrow is simply excellent in the playoffs, and you cannot say the same thing about Jackson.
Prediction: Bengals win
Conference Championship
(5) Cincinnati Bengals @ (1) Denver Broncos
The Broncos getting back to the AFC Championship Game would be something. Had Bo Nix not broken his ankle in the Divisional Round last year, the Broncos very likely beat the Patriots and advance to the Super Bowl.
This time, the Broncos get back to the same spot, but have their starter in the game and are able to take care of business at home and advance to Super Bowl LXI.
Prediction: Broncos win
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