Ranking the Future Outlook of the 14 NFL Playoff Teams
Grant White
Host · Writer
1. Detroit Lions
Super Bowl Odds: +1000
A stunning Divisional Round defeat ended the Detroit Lions' season earlier than many expected. However, with all their key players locked up for next season, Dan Campbell will have his team operating at peak efficiency again in 2025. It's not too early to hop on the Lions' bandwagon cause their train is about to take off.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl Odds: +6500
No quarterback. A limited rushing attack. An aging defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers face mounting odds of being relevant again next season. We want to give Mike Tomlin the benefit of the doubt, but objectively, the outlook in Pittsburgh is bleak.
13. Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl Odds: +3100
This season was supposed to be a development year for J.J. McCarthy. Instead, a preseason injury prevented the rookie quarterback from suiting up for the Minnesota Vikings. There will be some growing pains for the Vikings in 2025.
12. Los Angeles Rams
Super Bowl Odds: +2800
Credit to Sean McVay for always having his team ready to play. Parts of the Los Angeles Rams remain promising, but too many question marks impact their ability to run things back in 2025. Matthew Stafford is on the decline, their defense is incomplete, and the NFC West will again be a blood bath.
11. Denver Broncos
Super Bowl Odds: +4800
By the end of the season, the Denver Broncos emerged as a top contender in the AFC. Bo Nix fast-tracked his development, and Sean Payton flexed his coaching muscles to have the Broncos ready on both sides of the ball. Improved consistency can help this team vastly outperform their Super Bowl betting odds.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Super Bowl Odds: +3500
Bucky Irving reinvigorated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' ground game, adding a much-needed dimension to their offensive attack. But Mike Evans can't do this forever, and Chris Godwin could be on his way out, eroding the Bucs' chances of making another Super Bowl run.
9. Green Bay Packers
Super Bowl Odds: +2000
The Green Bay Packers had one of the best offensive seasons in the NFL. Jordan Love is entering his prime years, albeit without a standout wide receiver. If the Packers invest in a top pass-catcher via the NFL Draft or free agency, it could transform this team into a Super Bowl favorite.
8. Kansas City Chiefs
Super Bowl Odds: +650
The Kansas City Chiefs' luck is about to run out. The three-time defending AFC Champs got by on some controversial endings, narrowly escaping defeat on several occasions. When those wins start to evaporate, an inefficient attack and a very beatable defense will be the only things left standing.
7. Los Angeles Chargers
Super Bowl Odds: +3000
There are many positive takeaways from the Los Angeles Chargers' campaign. But one lesson continues to elude Jim Harbaugh, he must find a way to extract more value from his offense. If he unlocks the Chargers' potential, there may be no stopping them from making a run to Super Bowl LX.
6. Buffalo Bills
Super Bowl Odds: +750
The Buffalo Bills were robbed of a berth in Super Bowl LIX, but their outlook for next season appears a little more guarded. The Bills' scoring defense was far superior to their total defense, putting them at risk of regression in 2025. But if their offense can offset those shortcomings, they could live up to the hype.
5. Houston Texans
Super Bowl Odds: +2900
Everyone needs to be a little higher on the Houston Texans. The AFC South winners have built one of the top teams on both sides of the football and will have all their top performers back next season. Another division title appears as a near certainty, which could easily be parlayed into a deep playoff run.
4. Washington Commanders
Super Bowl Odds: +2400
The betting market appears to be discounting the Washington Commanders' chances of replicating their magical run next season. But with Jayden Daniels, anything is possible. After the Super Bowl, Washington's defensive performance in the NFC Championship Game isn't as concerning. Inarguably, the Commanders are one of the top value picks on the futures board.
3. Baltimore Ravens
Super Bowl Odds: +650
Although the results didn't go their way in the playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens were the class of the AFC. By the end of the season, they had reclaimed their spot as one of the top defensive units in the league. Coupled with their dynamic offense, there could be no stopping the Ravens from returning to the Super Bowl next year.
2. Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl Odds: +600
Not surprisingly, the Philadelphia Eagles are the betting favorites for Super Bowl LX. The only concern impacting their ability to repeat as champions is bringing back their top playmakers on defense. But if the Eagles can navigate some of their offseason challenges, we could be talking about the NFL's newest dynasty.
1. Detroit Lions
Super Bowl Odds: +1000
A stunning Divisional Round defeat ended the Detroit Lions' season earlier than many expected. However, with all their key players locked up for next season, Dan Campbell will have his team operating at peak efficiency again in 2025. It's not too early to hop on the Lions' bandwagon cause their train is about to take off.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl Odds: +6500
No quarterback. A limited rushing attack. An aging defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers face mounting odds of being relevant again next season. We want to give Mike Tomlin the benefit of the doubt, but objectively, the outlook in Pittsburgh is bleak.
