Nick's 2026 NFL playoffs bracket predictions, picks for the entire 2025-26 NFL postseason following the Wild Card round. Which NFL teams will win their playoff matchups and get to the Super Bowl?

Connor Heyward is now the goal-line back and the guy scoring the new Brotherly Shove. Finally, Jayden Higgins is a person Stroud likes near the red zone because of his size. He will have chances with Pittsburgh, shading attention to Nico Collins.

The model is leaning Pittsburgh's way despite the Texans entering this game favored on the road. The Steelers cover in well over 50% of simulations and win 49% of the time, returning value at +130 odds on the money line. The total of 38.5 is the lowest of the entire wild card slate, and the model has the Over hitting in 55% of simulations.

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 12 of the NFL season. All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Last week, Farmer posted a 12-3 (.800) record. Through the first 11 ...