Insider Panel Resoundingly Backs Patriots To Beat Broncos For AFC Title

A group of NFL coaches and executives who have expertly prognosticated the first two rounds are predicting another New England Patriots win.

The Athletic’s Jeff Howe has polled the same panel to pick every game this postseason. They’ve gone 10-0 thus far, correctly favoring the Patriots each time. They unanimously forecasted a first-round win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and seven of 10 accurately predicted a New England triumph over the Houston Texans.

Why abandon Mike Vrabel’s squad now?