Week 15 within the NFL was definitely a consequential week. The Buffalo Payments made up floor within the AFC East by defeating the New England Patriots, whereas the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals have been eradicated from playoff rivalry. It was additionally an unlucky week for accidents, as Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Inexperienced Bay Packers go rusher Micah Parsons suffered torn ACLs.
The playoff image is changing into clearer. The Los Angeles Rams look to be the staff to beat within the NFL, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars could also be hitting their stride on the proper time and Tampa Bay Buccaneers followers breathed an enormous sigh of reduction when their NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers, have been upset by the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
There’s nonetheless loads of soccer left to be performed, however which groups are the favorites to win all of it in what has been a wonky season? Beneath, we’ll break down the newest Tremendous Bowl LX odds, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Tremendous Bowl LX odds
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The Rams ought to prime everybody’s energy rankings getting into Week 16, as they defeated the Lions on Sunday, 41-34. Matthew Stafford and firm have put up back-to-back video games with 500 complete yards and 40 factors and have formally clinched a playoff spot. Talking of Stafford, this man is a monster. He leads the NFL in passing touchdowns (37) and passer score (112.2). Nevertheless, it’s price noting that Davante Adams, who leads the NFL with 14 landing receptions, left the Lions recreation with a hamstring damage.
It is pretty fascinating that the Seahawks presently have the second-shortest odds to win the Tremendous Bowl. Sure, they’ve received 4 straight video games, however wanted a game-winning subject objective to beat a 44-year-old grandfather on Sunday. The problems — or perhaps let’s name them inconsistencies — run deeper.
In its eventual 37-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Seattle was tied on the halftime break, 6-6. Within the 26-0 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13, the Seahawks offense recorded simply 219 complete yards. Seattle performed the lowly Tennessee Titans shut in Week 12, after which after all misplaced to the Rams in Week 11. Seattle has an opportunity to alter the narrative Thursday in opposition to the rival Rams, nevertheless it’s honest to have questions on this staff as authentic contenders.
The Buckin’ Broncos
How about this Broncos squad? They’re now the No. 1 seed within the AFC with a 12-2 report following the 34-26 win over the Packers, and have formally clinched a playoff spot. These 12 wins are probably the most victories Denver has earned since 2015, when it received Tremendous Bowl 50.
Bo Nix has caught loads of flak for his ups and downs this season, however he balled out Sunday with 302 passing yards and 4 touchdowns. We already know the way good this Broncos protection is, as they rank prime 5 in each complete protection (287.7 yards allowed per recreation) and scoring protection (18.6 factors allowed per recreation). With the Chiefs out of the operating, are the Broncos the authentic favourite within the AFC? Vegas believes it is them, or Josh Allen and the Payments.
What in regards to the NFC North?
Sportsbooks don’t belief the NFC North, as Vegas believes a whopping 12 NFL groups have a greater probability to win the Tremendous Bowl than the present No. 2-seeded Bears. That features the No. 7 seed Packers. Chicago has a troublesome stretch to finish the season, because the Bears host the Packers Saturday evening, play on the 49ers in Week 17 after which end the season at residence in opposition to the determined Lions.
The Bears have recorded double-digit wins for the primary time since 2018 and boast probably the most opportunistic protection within the NFL, which leads the league with 30 takeaways. Nevertheless, Chicago missed a possibility to beat the Packers final week. As we talked about, the Bears get an opportunity at revenge at residence Saturday evening.
Do not rule out the Lions, sitting on the No. 8 seed with an 8-6 report. They shut out the season with the Steelers, Vikings and Bears.
SportsLine projections for the NFC North
Bears | 46.0% | 80.8% |
Packers | 47.7% | 89.0% |
Lions | 6.3% | 34.6% |
