- ABC News
- February 4, 2017
Chris Berman has taken his Swami Sez NFL picks segment, seen on SportsCenter, to ESPN Chalk this season. He gives his favorite picks against the spread here with some further analysis. Playoff record ATS: 4-6? Regular-season record ATS: 51-32 New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons I can't believe this is my 35th Super Bowl, but I think we're in for one of the better ones I've covered. The headlining offense in this one is Atlanta, which scored 540 points (eighth-most in NFL history) this season -- and 80 more in two playoff games. Matt Ryan has been playing like an MVP, and I expect him to have a good game. The moment won't be too big for him. I know Bill Belichick likes to take away the opposing team's best offensive weapon, but I'm not sure the Patriots will be able to stop Julio Jones. He's a beast and can beat press coverage or even multiple defenders. New England's defense makes you earn first...