NFL Live crew of Mina Kimes, Ryan Clark, Hannah Storm, Dan Orlovsky, and Marcus Spears unanimously picks Texans over Patriots

Mina Kimes, Ryan Clark, Hannah Storm, Dan Orlovsky, and Marcus Spears, ESPN’s NFL Live crew, all picked the same team, just as they did before when the Philadelphia Eagles faced the San Francisco 49ers. Who did they pick then? Unanimously, the Eagles. And what happened? They lost to the 49ers [19-23].

Is that the fate of the CJ Stroud-led Houston Texans on the Gillette Stadium gridiron against the New England Patriots? Only time will tell. For now, let’s check out cybercitizens’ reactions to Houston’s unanimous vote.

With Nico Collins out, Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs will put more pressure on Houston’s defense

“No, not with Nico Collins out. I know Houston’s D is good, but I don’t think they’re gonna beat the pats,” declared one X user. Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is out with a concussion for Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round against New England. He did not practice all week. Christian Kirk will replace him as WR1.

Another commented, “It’s a bad omen when Dan Orlovsky and Ryan Clark are on the same side [crystal ball emoji].” The two analysts often have opposing perspectives and fiery debates.

A third user said, “A unanimous panel pick is the ultimate bulletin board material for an opponent.” It just shows Houston is more than capable of defeating New England.

A fourth user shared a screenshot of the NFL Live crew unanimously picking the Eagles, with the caption, “Remember this?”

A fifth user is waiting for the crew to realize New England would win: “Can’t wait for the moment they all start pretending they knew the Patriots would win [two crying emojis].”

A user said NFL MVP-candidate Drake Maye would put pressure on Houston’s defense: “31-17 Pats, Texans gonna get exposed on defense by the MVP [fire emoji].”

Another user sided with the Texans, but after seeing the crew unanimously pick Houston, chose New England instead: “I was thinking Houston as well but after seeing all them pick Houston it will be the patriots winning.”

Cybercitizens support New England Patriots over Houston Texans

A user believes that even though Bill Belichick is no longer leading the Patriots, Stefon Diggs’ “nobody believes in us” fiery pregame speeches will help beat the Texans:

“The full panel sweep is the ultimate kiss of death in this league. Patriots being 3-point favorites at home and nobody taking them is wild. Bill Belichick might be gone but the “nobody believes in us” energy in Foxborough is gonna be through the roof now.”

Another user supposedly made fun of the crew, saying, “And they get paid for this [laughing face emoji] Go pats.” A third user wrote, “Pats about to make ‘em pay for that love.”

ESPN NFL Live panel's individual reactions

Mina Kimes exclaimed, "No way! I thought when Nico Collins was out, everybody would change it but me. I hate this."

Ryan Clark immediately requested, "Change my pick."

Dan Orlovsky said, "I don't love it."

Marcus Spears repeatedly said, "This is bad."

Hannah Storm justified her choice, saying, "No Houston team has been to a conference championship game since the Oilers in 1979."

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