With just two weeks to go there’s a lot of speculation of where the Patriots will end up in the AFC, and what their path to the Super Bowl will be. So here’s our take on how the chips will fall for anyone looking to do a little NFL betting.
1. Houston Texans (14-2)
Even if Houston loses one of their final games they won’t lose two and they have the head to head tie breaker over the Broncos. We can pretty much lock them in for the top seed.
2. New England Patriots (12-4)
The Patriots won’t lose either of their last two games but they’d need help and that means…
3. Denver Broncos (12-4)
Denver is going to lose to Kansas City. I know it might sound crazy, but Romeo Crennel has a history of giving Peyton Manning fits. Last time four weeks ago the score was just 17-9. Call it a hunch. Call it homerism. But I think Romeo and Scott Pioli are going to send the Pats one final thank you.
4. Baltimore Ravens (10-6)
Has any team dropped back to earth more in the last few weeks? Ray Lewis’ return should help, but they seem like Super Bowl long shots now after looking like favorites early in the season. They’re in for a tough one against a Giants team that needs a win this weekend.
5. Indianapolis Colts (10-6)
Colts should beat the Chiefs but drop the finale to the Texans. They’re unlikely to make it past the Wild Card round but talk about a season that exceeded everyone’s expectations.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7)
I’ve got the Steelers beating the Bengals and Browns to get in at 9-7, though both games will be closer than most would think. Pittsburgh is a secret scary team as the 6th seed. No one will want to play them with that defense.
