Jason McIntyre · Jan 15, 2026
McIntyre gave his divisional-round picks: Buffalo over Denver in a low-scoring 17-16 game, Seattle over San Francisco in a close one, Houston to beat New England outright, and the Rams to win in Chicago behind Matthew Stafford. He also picked Indiana to win the national title over Miami, said Matthew Stafford will win MVP, and joked that Fernando Mendoza will end up with the Raiders.
“I'll go low seventeen sixteen Buffalo or thereabouts.”
said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →
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- Game Outcome PicksSan Francisco 49ersJan 15, 2026
“I think Sam Frank keeps it close. I'll take Seattle in a close one.”
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- Score PredictionsBuffalo BillsJan 15, 2026
“I don't think they can stop him. I'll go low seventeen sixteen Buffalo or thereabouts.”
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- Game Outcome PicksHouston TexansJan 15, 2026
“I like the Texas to win this out right.”
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- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsJan 15, 2026
“old man Matthew Stafford delivers... I don't see the Rams blowing this.”
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- Award PicksMatthew StaffordLos Angeles RamsJan 15, 2026
“They're going up against an MVP candidate. I don't think Mayo win it. I think Stafford will.”
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“congrats to Mendoza, who goes to the Raiders then where he's not winning anything for a decade”
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