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NFL Parlay Picks, Predictions for Conference Championships: Will Purdy Throw His 1st Playoff Interception?

Kelly Gage

Updated as of January 29, 2026 at 9:24 AM EST. Read time: 2 minutes and 35 seconds. Find more information on Twitter and Google News.

Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers throws the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 08.
Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers throws the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium on Jan. 08. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images via AFP.

The Eagles’ top-tier secondary will pose a difficult challenge for Brock Purdy, who has managed to avoid interceptions throughout the NFL playoffs. Keep reading for our championship game parlay picks using the most favorable NFL odds.

The San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, and Kansas City Chiefs are widely regarded as the top four teams in the NFL, leading to very close point spreads in this weekend’s conference championship games. It is expected that both games will start with point spreads of less than a field goal.

Instead of risking it on uncertain games that could go either way, you might want to think about combining multiple probable outcomes in a parlay bet to potentially earn a higher payout.

Here are our top NFL parlay picks for the conference championship weekend, with odds from FanDuel and confidence levels rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Take a look at our predictions for the 49ers vs. Eagles and Bengals vs. Chiefs matchups, as well as our top bets and player prop selections.

NFL parlay picks for Conference Championships

  • Brock Purdy to throw an interception (-162) vs. Eagles
  • Jerick McKinnon 25+ receiving yards (-154) vs. Bengals
  • Chiefs +7.5 (-390) vs. Bengals

Combined odds: +248

Take a look at our Super Bowl betting lines and Super Bowl MVP betting lines.

NFL parlay predictions

Brock Purdy to throw an interception (-165) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Although Mr. Irrelevant has not thrown an interception in the playoffs, the Eagles defense presents the toughest challenge of Purdy’s NFL career. Philly’s defense, which ranked first against the pass this season, averages an interception per game and boasts a formidable pass rush that could pressure Purdy to release the ball sooner than desired.

I’m willing to bet that Purdy’s streak of not throwing a pick in the postseason will come to an end this week, as no rookie quarterback has gone through an entire postseason with more than 14 pass attempts without throwing at least one interception.

Jerick McKinnon 25+ receiving yards (-154) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Because Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is dealing with an ankle injury, he will have limited mobility in the pocket. As a result, Kansas City will likely focus on short passes, leading to an increased workload for Jerick McKinnon as a pass-catching running back.

The Chiefs need to involve McKinnon more, especially after his standout performance in December. Despite not getting many touches in the divisional round against Jacksonville and not being targeted for a pass for the first time all season, McKinnon has consistently racked up receiving yards in his previous games. By betting on him to surpass 25 receiving yards, we can capitalize on his potential impact on the game.

Chiefs +7.5 alternate spread (-390) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If the Chiefs are defeated on Sunday, it will not be without putting up a fight. Kansas City has not lost by more than seven points at home in almost two full seasons. The Chiefs have only been beaten by more than one score at Arrowhead Stadium twice since 2014, discounting a Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021.

Although the Bengals have a 3-0 record against K.C. in the last two years, each game was won by only three points. With Mahomes confirmed to be playing, betting on the Chiefs to not lose by more than a touchdown seems like a secure choice to complete our three-leg parlay.

Parlay picks for the Conference Championships were selected on January 26, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. ET.

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Kelly Gage
Kelly Gage is a contributing writer for Underscoreg Review, specializing in the National Football League and college football, as well as the National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. A diehard Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan growing up in Toronto, Connor quickly shed all his allegiances once he realized that making money betting on sports was much more fun than cheering for his favorite team. He still holds a soft spot for the Leafs, Jays, Toronto Raptors, Denver Broncos, and Florida Gators, but Connor won’t hesitate to bet on — or against — anybody if that’s where the value lies. In addition to analyzing recent and season-long statistics, Connor always looks to account for the human element when breaking down games, weighing situational and motivational factors into his handicapping process.