Overview
- Mina Kimes, Ryan Clark, Hannah Storm, Dan Orlovsky, and Marcus Spears all selected Houston to win the AFC divisional matchup.
- The on-air reveal prompted instant second thoughts, with panelists exclaiming "No way," asking to "change mine," and calling the collective pick "bad."
- New England is a three-point favorite at Gillette Stadium, and DraftKings reports 62% of moneyline bets and 57% of spread wagers on the Patriots.
- Analysts pointed to the Texans' elite defense and pass rush against a vulnerable Patriots offensive line, even with Nico Collins ruled out for Houston.
- Other shows delivered mixed picks, and some forecasts projected a tight Texans win, including multiple 20-17 predictions from the NFL Live panel.