The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the latest chapter of the ongoing saga between Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes. At the midway point of the NFL season, the Bills are once again the consensus favorite to win Super Bowl 60. According to a recent update by BetMGM, the Bills are +600 odds to win the Super Bowl, and the Chiefs are right behind them at +650 odds.
The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles are +850 odds to win the Super Bowl in back-to-back seasons. The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams are also listed at +850 odds.
Bills: Back on Top
Record: 6-2
Super Bowl Odds: +600
The Bills were the preseason Super Bowl favorite at +600 odds. Their price dipped to as low as +350 after a 4-0 start. However, the Chiefs emerged as the new betting favorite in Week 6 after the Bills lost two games in a row against the New England Patriots in Week 5 and a disappointing road loss against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6. The Bills responded with consecutive wins, including a victory over the Chiefs to regain the top spot on the futures board at +600.
The Bills would secure the #5 seed in the AFC as a Wild Card squad if the postseason began today. Their toughest opponents in the second half of the season include home games against the Tampa Bay Bucs (Week 11) and the Eagles (Week 17). They also hit the road to play the Pittsburgh Steelers (Week 13) and have a rematch against the Patriots (Week 15), which could determine the division title.
Chiefs: Still Dangerous on the Bubble
Record: 5-4
Super Bowl Odds: +650
The Chiefs lost two games to start the season. The L.A. Chargers picked off the Chiefs in the season opener in Brazil. In Week 2, the Chiefs had a Super Bowl rematch that saw the Eagles prevail with a three-point victory. After the Chiefs were upset by the Jaguars in Week 5, they won three consecutive games, including an impressive bounce-back victory against the Lions. The Chiefs recently lost to the Bills for their fourth loss of the season.
With a 5-4 record, the Chiefs are on the playoff bubble. They’d miss the playoffs as the eighth-place team in the AFC if the postseason began today.
After an upcoming bye, the Chiefs have a divisional road game against the Denver Broncos (Week 11) and then host the Indianapolis Colts (Week 12). They have two more challenging games in December, including a home game against the Chargers (Week 15) and a Christmas throwdown against the Broncos (Week 17).
Eagles: Trades to Upgrade Defense
Record: 6-2
Super Bowl Odds: +850
The Eagles currently occupy the #1 seed in the NFC after they recovered from back-to-back losses against the Broncos and the New York Giants at the start of October.
The Eagles were buyers at the trade deadline to bolster their subpar defense. They added linebacker Jaelan Phillips, along with cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander. They’ll need all the help they can get with a difficult schedule in the second half of the season.
The Eagles square off against potential playoff squads in the next two weeks with a road game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football (Week 10) before a home game against the Lions on Sunday Night Football (Week 11). Their next three games after that include a divisional tilt versus the Dallas Cowboys (Week 12), a home game against the Chicago Bears on Black Friday (Week 13), and a Monday Night Football throwdown on the road against the Chargers (Week 14). There’s also a matchup in Buffalo against the Bills (Week 17) that could be a potential preview of Super Bowl 60.
Rams: Under the Radar
Record: 6-2
Super Bowl Odds: +850
The Seahawks and Rams have the same record at 6-2, but the Rams are in second place due to a tiebreaker. The Rams would be the #5 seed as an NFC Wild Card team if the season ended today. They’re the betting favorite to win the NFC West at +125 odds. The Seahawks are right behind them at +150 odds, while the banged-up 49ers are +330.
The Rams lost one-score games against the Eagles and 49ers by a total of 10 points, including one in overtime. With a healthy Matthew Stafford slinging 21 touchdowns, the Rams are a legit contender from the NFC. The offseason acquisition of wide receiver Davante Adams has been a huge addition. Adams scored eight touchdowns through seven games, which equaled last season’s total.
The next three weeks could determine the fate of the Rams. They have an anticipated rematch against the 49ers (Week 10) before hosting home games against the Seahawks (Week 11) and Bucs (Week 12). The Rams also have two key games in mid-December when they host the Lions (Week 15) before a quick turnaround to play the Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday Night Football (Week 16).
Lions: Bumpy Road to the Super Bowl
Record: 5-3
Super Bowl Odds: +850
The NFC North is one of the tightest divisions in the NFL this season. The Packers, Lions, and Bears all won five games, and the Vikings are 4-4. The second-place Lions would barely qualify for the playoffs as a Wild Card team with the #7 seed.
The Packers are even money to win the NFC North at +100 odds, but the Lions are only +135 odds to lock up the division for a third season in a row.
The Lions lost to the Packers in Week 1 before they won four in a row. They’ve struggled over the last month with losses against the Chiefs (Week 6) and a disappointing three-point loss against the Vikings (Week 9).
Four tough road games are on the docket for the Lions, including the Eagles (Week 11), Rams (Week 15), Vikings on Christmas (Week 17), and the Bears (Week 18). They also host the Packers for their annual Thanksgiving game (Week 13). Despite their stacked schedule in the second half of the season, the Lions are +850 odds to win their first Super Bowl.
Packers: Troubling Losses
Record: 5-2-1
Super Bowl Odds: +1000
The Packers are in first place in the NFC North and currently occupy the #4 seed. The Packers suffered head-scratching, non-divisional losses against the Cleveland Browns (Week 3) and the Carolina Panthers (Week 9). They also tied the Dallas Cowboys in a 40-40 shootout (Week 4).
The second half of their season features five divisional games, and the Packers have yet to play either the Bears or the Vikings. They also head to the Big D to battle the Lions on Thanksgiving (Week 13). The Packers also square off against the Eagles (Week 10), then visit the Broncos (Week 15).
Colts: Ballad of Daniel ‘Indiana’ Jones
Record: 7-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1100
The Colts are currently the #1 seed in the AFC, even though they lost to the Steelers this past Sunday. Daniel Jones and the Colts made the most of a soft schedule in the first half of the season. They made a crucial move to upgrade their secondary at the trade deadline by acquiring CB Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets for two first-round draft picks.
The Colts are in Germany this weekend for a game against the Falcons in Berlin. After their bye, they head to Kansas City to play the Chiefs (Week 12). They face three formidable opponents at the start of December, including road games against the Jaguars (Week 14) and the Seahawks (Week 15). The Colts also host the 49ers on Monday Night Football (Week 16). They end the season with a home game against the Jags (Week 17) and a road game against the Houston Texans (Week 18).
Seahawks: Darnold Boost
Record: 6-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1400
The Seahawks are currently in first place in the top-heavy NFC West and would lock up the #3 seed in the NFC if the postseason began today. Sam Darnold is having a stellar first season in Seattle, completing 70.4% of his passes for 2,084 yards and 16 touchdowns. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has emerged as a star wide receiver, and they added a deep threat with Rashid Shaheed at the trade deadline.
Even though the Seahawks have the loudest home stadium in the NFL, they’re 4-0 on the road this season. Their two losses, decided by a total of seven points, occurred on their own turf against the 49ers (Week 1) and the Bucs (Week 5).
The Seahawks hit the road to play the Rams (Week 11), Titans (Week 12), Falcons (Week 14), Panthers (Week 17), and the 49ers (Week 18). They also have home games against the Vikings (Week 13), the Colts (Week 15), and the Rams on Thursday Night Football (Week 16).
Broncos: Comeback Kings
Record: 7-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1600
The Broncos hold down first place in the AFC West and would earn the #3 seed in the AFC if the season ended today.
Their current six-game win streak includes four comebacks in the fourth quarter. The Broncos rallied from behind to defeat the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (Week 5), the New York Jets in London (Week 6), and an exhilarating shootout against the New York Giants (Week 7) when they scored all 33 of their points in the fourth quarter. They also outscored the Texans 11-0 in the fourth quarter for their latest victory.
The Broncos have two upcoming games against the Chiefs in Denver (Week 11) and a visit to Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas (Week 17). The Broncos host the Packers (Week 15), the Jaguars (Week 16), and the Chargers (Week 18), which could determine the divisional crown.
Patriots: In Drake Maye We Trust
Record: 7-2
Super Bowl Odds: +2800
If the season ended today, the Patriots would clinch the AFC East and secure the #2 seed. They began the season with a 1-2 record but have won six in a row with Drake Maye playing the best ball of his young career. After a shaky start, Mike Vrabel has taken advantage of one of the easiest schedules in the NFL this season.
The Pats only have four more away opponents this season. They hit the road to play Baker Mayfield and the Bucs (Week 10), the Bengals (Week 12), the Ravens (Week 16), and the Jets (Week 17). There’s a rematch looming against the Bills in Week 15, who they beat by three points in Week 5.
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