AFC

  • Buffalo Bills
    • Out of the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills have the shortest odds to win Super Bowl LX, tied with the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles at +650, according to DraftKings (implied probability: 13.33%). This feels like a make-or-break year for the Bills, who have come close so many times in recent seasons. Head coach Sean McDermott enters his ninth season with the team and will return the majority of the roster that reached the AFC Championship last year. Given that they play in the AFC East and have drawn the NFC South as their out-of-conference opponents, there should be no excuse for the Bills not to claim the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
  • Baltimore Ravens
    • As previously mentioned, the Baltimore Ravens share the same odds as the Bills to win the Super Bowl by season’s end. The Ravens made key additions this offseason, including wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and rookie safety Malaki Starks. While Hopkins may no longer be in his prime, he will still be one of the best receiving targets Lamar Jackson has had during his tenure in Baltimore. One bright spot on the Ravens’ schedule is that they face the AFC East—aside from Buffalo, the remaining matchups should be favorable. However, they’ll also have to navigate the always-tough AFC North and face the NFC North as well. Although their schedule is slightly more challenging than Buffalo’s, the Ravens have no excuses this season not to win their division.
  • Kansas City Chiefs
    • The Chiefs currently have the fourth-shortest odds to win the Super Bowl, listed at +800 (implied probability: 11.11%). This reflects the continued confidence oddsmakers have in the team and their offseason acquisitions. While some experts predict a potential down year for Kansas City, that may be more wishful thinking than realistic analysis. The Chiefs are hoping rookie left tackle Josh Simmons can quickly earn a starting role to protect Patrick Mahomes’ blind side. With improved protection and more time in the pocket, we could see Mahomes, and the Chiefs return to his peak form.

NFC

  • Philadelphia Eagles
    • Along with the Bills and Ravens, the Eagles are tied for the shortest odds to win the Super Bowl. They face the fourth-toughest schedule this season and have experienced some key departures on the defensive side of the ball. However, the offense remains largely intact, and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio—one of the brightest minds in the game—has a strong track record, including turning around one of the league’s worst defenses last season. Philadelphia will also face stiffer competition within the division, as the Washington Commanders appear poised to remain a serious threat.
  • Detroit Lions
    • Even though the Lions lost a key figure in their operation—offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who took the head coaching job with division rival Chicago—they still boast one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. Oddsmakers have taken notice, giving them the fifth-shortest odds to win the Lombardi Trophy this season at +1000 (implied probability: 9.09%). With the second-toughest strength of schedule ahead, head coach Dan Campbell has his work cut out for him. However, with many of last season’s offensive weapons still in place and a stout defense to match, Detroit should be right back in the mix by season’s end.
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  • Washington Commanders
    • The newest contenders in the NFL are undoubtedly the Washington Commanders. After taking the league by surprise last season with a jaw-dropping performance from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, both oddsmakers and fans are still marveling at the organization’s remarkable turnaround. Currently holding the sixth-shortest odds to win this year’s Super Bowl at +1800 (implied probability: 5.26%), the Commanders made major offseason moves, trading for wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Washington also bolstered its defense through free agency as the team aims to potentially claim the NFC East crown for the first time since 2020.