{"id":392978,"date":"2026-01-20T15:51:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/?p=392978"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:51:25","slug":"nfl-conference-championship-prop-picks-and-predictions-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/nfl-conference-championship-prop-picks-and-predictions-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL conference championship prop picks: Predictions on Nacua and Stevenson for NFC, AFC title games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rhamondre Stevenson has revived his role with the New England Patriots, making him a compelling target in Sunday&#8217;s NFL conference championship prop markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NFL prop bets narrative:<\/strong> Stevenson isn&#8217;t exactly a workhorse, but he&#8217;s doing a lot with the touches he gets \u2014 especially compared to his contemporary. While Stevenson looks to make his mark in the AFC title game, find out why I like Puka Nacua to ball out in the NFC championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my top NFL conference championship prop picks, featuring a prediction on Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"acq_only\"><strong>-&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/online.northstarbets.ca\/page?key=ej0xMzUyNDU3MiZsPTEzNjY1NzMyJnA9MzExMjU%3D\">Join NorthStar Bets to start betting on the NFL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFL conference championship prop picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best bet: Stevenson over 69.5 rushing\/receiving yards (-115)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Patriots spent a second-round pick on TreVeyon Henderson this past spring, it was easy to envision him rising to the top of the team&#8217;s running back depth chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure enough, Henderson seized his opportunity when Stevenson was sidelined with an injury for Weeks 9-11. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after the fifth-year vet returned, Henderson continued to lead the charge. From Weeks 12-18, with both backs healthy, Henderson out-carried Stevenson, 80-47.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things have flipped in the postseason, though. And at a time of year where any snap could decide your season, it&#8217;s best to ride the hot hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at how New England&#8217;s RB tandem has been used so far in the playoffs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stevenson:<\/strong> 26 carries for 123 yards (4.7 yards\/attempt), seven catches for 86 yards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Henderson:<\/strong> 21 carries for 52 yards (2.5 yards\/attempt), two catches for seven yards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"acq_only\"><strong>-> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/online.northstarbets.ca\/page?key=ej0xMzUyNDU3MiZsPTEzNjY1NzMyJnA9MzExMjU%3D\"><strong>Bet on player props for the AFC title game<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of rushing work, the volume has been similar. But Stevenson is providing much more of a spark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in the receiving game, Stevenson is clearly the preferred option out of the backfield. Henderson only has three <em>total<\/em> catches in his past five games, while Stevenson has gone seven straight games with at least two catches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denver&#8217;s defence is tough to crack, given that the team ranked third in scoring and second in yards this season. I wouldn&#8217;t expect either tailback to have a banner day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Stevenson deserves to see the bulk of the work for New England right now, and his stable floor as a pass-catcher is a real plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stat:<\/strong> Stevenson is 7-0 vs. this scrimmage yards prop in his past seven games, averaging 99.8 yards on 12.7 touches in that span.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"product_only\"><a href=\"cacheembed:122895\">Embed: #122895<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"acq_only\"><strong>-&gt; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/online.northstarbets.ca\/page?key=ej0xMzUyNDU3MiZsPTEzNjY1NzMyJnA9MzExMjU%3D\"><strong>Visit NorthStar Bets for all NFL conference championship betting markets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best NFL player prop bets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engram 3+ catches (+106):<\/strong> Denver quarterback Jarrett Stidham hasn&#8217;t thrown a meaningful NFL pass (regular season or playoffs) since 2023. So it&#8217;s fair to feel quite uncertain about what he&#8217;s bringing to the table on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In situations like this, I like to see if there&#8217;s a logical safety valve option in the offence. Someone who an inexperienced or out-of-practice quarterback can find for shorter, safer completions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engram has had some issues with drops this year, but I still think he fits the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to RotoWire, Engram ranks in the 76th percentile in team target share (13.0%) and the 79th percentile in target rate on routes run (22.2%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engram&#8217;s average depth of target is just 4.5 yards, which ranks in the 26th percentile. So most of his looks aren&#8217;t particularly far from the line of scrimmage and should be more easily completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the season, Engram is averaging 3.0 catches on 4.6 targets. None of those passes came from Stidham, mind you, but he&#8217;s seen his fair share of looks throughout the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposing tight ends hauled in 5.7 catches per game against New England during the regular season, which was the 11th-most in the NFL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puka Nacua prop prediction: NFC title game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nacua over 7.5 catches (-120):<\/strong> With the obscene target share he demands, I think this is a great line to buy in on Nacua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"acq_only\"><strong>-&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/online.northstarbets.ca\/page?key=ej0xMzUyNDU3MiZsPTEzNjY1NzMyJnA9MzExMjU%3D\">Don&#8217;t miss out \u2014 bet on the NFL&#8217;s AFC\/NFC championship games<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nacua has 10+ targets in seven consecutive games. He&#8217;s averaging 8.3 catches and 123.3 yards in that span.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During the regular season, Nacua led the NFL in receptions (129). That equates to 8.1 catches per game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first-time All-Pro receiver is a matchup problem for even the best defences. Just ask the Seattle Seahawks, whose defence ranks No. 2 in net yards per attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Nacua played in Seattle in Week 16, he exploded for 12 catches, 225 yards and two TDs on 16 targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 28 targets through two playoff games, how could I not buy in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>NFL conference championship prop picks made at 3:13 p.m. ET on Jan. 20, 2026<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"acq_only\"><strong>-&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/online.northstarbets.ca\/page?key=ej0xMzUyNDU3MiZsPTEzNjY1NzMyJnA9MzExMjU%3D\">Sign up to NorthStar Bets today<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rhamondre Stevenson has revived his role with the New England Patriots, making him a compelling target in Sunday&#8217;s NFL conference championship prop markets. NFL prop bets narrative: Stevenson isn&#8217;t exactly a workhorse, but he&#8217;s doing a lot with the touches he gets \u2014 especially compared to his contemporary. 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