NFL Week 5: Predicting the 14-Team Playoff Bracket

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2. Buffalo Bills

Even if you anticipate a slight regression for the Buffalo Bills this year, it's unlikely to be severe enough to keep them out of the playoffs. The Bills are in good hands with Josh Allen, one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks, capable of leading the team based on his own strengths. Their strong coaching and talented roster should suffice to secure at least a wild-card spot in the postseason, and with Miami likely falling off, the Bills may just pounce on another division crown.

Super Bowl Odds: +1000

3. Houston Texans

Last season marked a breakthrough for the Houston Texans, sparked by C.J. Stroud's sensational debut. Heading into 2024, Stroud is a bona fide MVP contender, and looked the part in their first two wins of the regular season. The Texans have the pieces of a contender, but we're still waiting on them to put it all together. 

Super Bowl Odds: +1300

4. Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens had shown poorly through two weeks. Week 3 saw them nearly blow a big league to Dallas, but they hung on for the victory. The Ravens were great again in Week 4 against Buffalo, highlighting what the ceiling is for this team. 

Super Bowl Odds: +800

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (Wild Card 1)

Although there's still very clear concerns about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, this defense is elite, which should help guide them to a postseason berth. With the way the AFC North is shaping up, the Steelers early success could be detrimental to them punching their ticket to the dance. 

Super Bowl Odds: +5000

6. New York Jets (Wild Card 2)

The New York Jets are favored to win the AFC East this season, particularly with Aaron Rodgers healthy and leading the team, which raises their Super Bowl prospects. All we've seen from this group to this point is inconsistent play. Will this team be able to put it together with all this talent?

Super Bowl Odds: +2100

7. Cincinnati Bengals (Wild Card 3)

Despite having an 0-2 start to the regular season, the Cincinnati Bengals at least proved they can compete with the two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. The Bengals picked up their first win of the year in Week 5. Their reward? A date with the Ravens at home in Week 5. Another big test is on the horizon for Cincinnati.  

Super Bowl Odds: +3000

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1. Detroit Lions (Bye)

It won't surprise us if the NFC playoff bracket runs through Detroit this season. The Lions have a middle-of-the-road schedule, and their roster is loaded with talent, specifically on offense. If the Lions want to make noise in the regular season and get over the playoff hump to play for a Super Bowl, they'll need vast improvements from their secondary. If their young talent develops at an acceptable rate, the sky's the limit for this team. This team means business once again, and might just be better than last year's group.

Super Bowl Odds: +1100

2. Philadelphia Eagles

It would be an understatement to say it was a strange end to the 2023 season for the Philadelphia Eagles. Some sizable changes were made this offseason, and the one we envision having the most significant impact came on offense with the hiring of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. With the weapons the Eagles boast on offense, Moore should light a fire under this group and make them a potential top 5 offense in the league. With some health issues early on, the Eagles haven't been able to find the consistency needed to gain the top seed. 

Super Bowl Odds: +1400

3. San Francisco 49ers

It's not exactly hard to say that the San Francisco 49ers have the most talented roster in football. Still, after two deep playoff runs in a row, the 49ers are due for some regression in 2024, even if we like their eventual outlook. Injuries have put a damper on this team early on, but there's enough talent to still keep this team afloat. 

Super Bowl Odds: +650

4. Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons continue to look more comfortable with each passing week. This team has what it takes to compete for the NFC South crown, or a wild card berth. 

Super Bowl Odds: +2700

5. Minnesota Vikings (Wild Card 1)

The Minnesota Vikings look the part of a real threat in the NFC. A strong defense and an offense that can move the football are leading the charge for this surprise NFC North club. 

Super Bowl Odds: +1700

6. Seattle Seahawks (Wild Card 2)

There's a lot to like about what the Seattle Seahawks are building on both sides of the football under new head coach Mike Macdonald. With a defense that should get better as the season develops, and an offense that can run the football down your throat, we like the Seahawks to sneak into January as a playoff team. 

Super Bowl Odds: +3200

7. Green Bay Packers (Wild Card 3)

There's no question about it: the Green Bay Packers are not only on the rise as a contender in the NFC but also a potential Super Bowl dark horse. Jordan Love signed a monster extension this offseason, but was injured in Week 1. With Love returning in Week 4, the Packers playoff hopes should feel a lot more comfortable. 

Super Bowl Odds: +2700

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