Since Paton took over as general manager, the Broncos have extended five players who have been drafted since he took over in 2021: cornerback Patrick Surtain II, offensive guard Quinn Meinerz, rush linebackers Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto, and center Luke Wattenberg.

NFL playoff picks, predictions, win probabilities for Patriots at Broncos AFC championship game, Rams at Seahawks NFC championship game on Sunday.

The NFL playoffs continue Sunday and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top bets for the AFC and NFC title games. Here are their predictions.