Bill Belichick picks Broncos and Seahawks for Super Bowl 60

Bill Belichick told Jim Gray on SiriusXM that he views the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks as the teams to beat for Super Bowl 60, citing their balance and defensive strength. Both teams finished 14-3 and earned first-round byes as the No. 1 seeds in their conferences.

Bill Belichick said he expects the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks to be the teams to beat in the run-up to Super Bowl 60. He made the remarks during an appearance with Jim Gray on SiriusXM's "Let's Go" podcast. Belichick highlighted balance and defense as advantages in playoff football. He is currently coaching at the University of North Carolina after a long NFL coaching career. Key facts: - Belichick named the Broncos and Seahawks as the teams to beat in the playoffs, saying both clubs are well balanced and strong on defense. - He noted that with first-round byes each team would need to win two games at home to reach the Super Bowl. - Both Denver and Seattle finished the regular season 14-3 and secured No. 1 seeds, earning first-round byes. - The teams are set to learn their divisional-round opponents this week. - Belichick won six Super Bowls as New England’s head coach and two as the New York Giants' defensive coordinator, and he is now coaching at North Carolina after a 4-8 first season; the Tar Heels have been active in the transfer portal and Belichick has been mentioned as a possible NFL candidate. Summary: Belichick identified the Broncos and Seahawks as the top playoff threats, citing their defensive strength and balance. Both clubs, at 14-3, earned first-round byes and will find out their divisional-round opponents this week.