Who Will Make or Miss the 2025 NFL Playoffs Odds
Each year, the future market is dominated by gamblers who bet on what will happen based on what has already happened. Future market prices are driven by public demand, which combines the casual sector’s preference for big brands and recent results.
Teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles draw plenty of action on the futures board, while the Carolina Panthers do not.
With that in mind, the question for sharp gamblers is what teams could potentially surprise in either a good or bad way? The way to beat the future market is to anticipate what will happen instead of what has already happened.
With that in mind, let’s see who may make or miss the 2025 NFL Playoffs.
Odds for Teams to Make or Miss the 2025 NFL Playoffs
Arizona Cardinals: Yes +146/No -180
The Cardinals improved from 4-13 to 8-9 last year but have only one playoff appearance since 2015. Is Arizona better than the Seahawks, Rams, or 49ers?
Atlanta Falcons: Yes +145/No -180
Atlanta last made the playoffs in 2017, but they play in the weak NFC South, which may open their postseason door. Michael Penix Jr. will take over as quarterback in 2025.
Baltimore Ravens: Yes -621/No +430
Baltimore is knocking on the Super Bowl door and is coming off 25 wins in the past two years. Nothing indicates that that is going to change.
Buffalo Bills: Yes -850/No +524
Since 2019, Buffalo has made the playoffs every season and the AFC championship game two times. The AFC East is no longer good, and the Bills' core returns.
Carolina Panthers: Yes +306/No -410
Carolina has replaced the Washington Commanders as the worst NFL franchise, and David Tepper has replaced Daniel Snyder as the worst NFL owner.
Chicago Bears: Yes +155/No -192
Speaking of terrible organizations, the Bears are near the top of that list. Rookie head coach Ben Johnson will try and save Caleb Williams’ career.
Cincinnati Bengals: Yes -190/No +153
The Bengals missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season despite going 9-8 both seasons. Is head coach Zac Taylor getting the most out of his team?
Cleveland Browns: Yes +600/No -1038
Jimmy Haslem can give David Tepper a run for his money as the worst owner in football. Now, the Shedeur Sanders Circus adds to an erratic show.
Dallas Cowboys: Yes +200/No -160
Jerry Jones and America’s Team missed the 2024 playoffs after being touted as a sure thing. Could the opposite now happen?
Denver Broncos: Yes -120/No +100
Denver made the 2024 NFL Playoffs with rookie QB Bo Nix. Now, can they beat increased expectations?
Detroit Lions: Yes -326/No +245
Detroit’s Super Bowl window remains wide open, and a playoff spot is a strong likelihood.
Green Bay Packers: Yes -131/No +101
Green Bay bowed out meekly in the 2024 wild-card round. Is that an indicator of hard times or a one-off?
Houston Texans: Yes -170/No +135
Rejuvenated Houston has made the playoffs in the past two seasons and plays in a weak AFC South Division.
Indianapolis Colts: Yes +170/No -212
The Indianapolis Colts welcome New York Giants castoff Daniel Jones, a quarterback upgrade who could make a difference.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Yes +179/No -224
Remember in 2021 when Trevor Lawrence and the Jags were touted as a team of the future after making the AFC divisional playoffs? They have never made it back to the postseason.
Kansas City Chiefs: Yes-588/No +399
Kansas City has won the AFC West every year since 2016 and made five Super Bowls, winning three, since 2019. Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are a proven commodity.
Las Vegas Raiders: Yes +273/No -359
Speaking of bad organizations and owners, Mark Davis and his Raiders have made two playoff appearances since winning the 2002 AFC title. But Pete Carroll, the new head coach, brings a proven resume and hope.
Los Angeles Chargers: Yes -136/No +106
The Chargers are rapidly improving and coming off a playoff season under coach Jim Harbaugh.
Los Angeles Rams: Yes -214/No +168
The Rams are a playoff regular under coach Sean McVay and are coming off a division title. Still, they are no longer Super.
Miami Dolphins: Yes +180/No -225
Miami’s Mike McDaniel is the softest HC in the sport, and QB Tua Tagovailoa continues to battle injuries.
Minnesota Vikings: Yes +120/No -150
The Vikings got rid of QB Sam Darnold after a 14-3 season in favor of 2024 first-round draft pick JJ McCarthy. Was that a good idea?
New England Patriots: Yes +195/No -246
Bill Belichick left behind an empty cupboard, and new head coach Mike Vrabel will try to restock it.
New Orleans Saints: Yes +465/No -720
The Saints have been a mess since losing the dynamic duo of Drew Brees and Sean Payton. Kellen Moore takes over as the new head coach.
New York Giants: Yes +664/No -1000
Somehow, Brian Daboll avoided the firing squad after a second straight losing season. Russell Wilson has arrived as the new QB, and the NFC East is weak.
New York Jets: Yes +470/No -731
Justin Fields is the latest quarterback, and Aaron Glenn is the new head coach who will try to turn the putrid Jets around.
Philadelphia Eagles: Yes -575/No +405
The Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champions with an improved roster for 2025.
San Francisco 49ers: Yes -196/No +158
In 2024, injuries decimated the 49ers after they were picked to win the Super Bowl. This could be a strong comeback team.
Seattle Seahawks: Yes +170/No -212
Seattle won ten games but missed the playoffs in 2024. Now, with Sam Darnold, they have an upgrade at quarterback. Is Darnold the missing piece?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Yes -168/No +133
Baker Mayfield has solved Tampa Bay's quarterback quandary, and the Bucs have quietly made the playoffs in five consecutive seasons.
Tennessee Titans: Yes +400/No -567
The Titans have missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and are coming off a 3-14 season. QB Cam Ward arrives as the top pick of the 2025 NFL Draft but needs help.
Washington Commanders: Yes -152/No +121
The Commanders were the surprise team of the 2024 season, making the NFC championship game after going 4-13. Is a market correction coming?
