With losses across the board for the NFC North, football fans have been gifted with a winner-take-all match up between the Bears and Packers in Week 17. The same goes for the Cowboys and Eagles, as the winner of that game will take home the NFC East crown and a trip to the postseason. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are tied with the Seahawks as the favorites to win Super Bowl XLVIII, both priced at +250.
CBS Sports offers a great breakdown of the current playoff picture right here.
Super Bowl XLVIII Playoff Picture and Futures Odds as of Week 17
* All odds as of December 24, 2013.
AFC
| Team 1 | Team 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bye to Divisional Round | New England Patriots (+1,000) | Denver Broncos (+250) |
| Wild Card Round Game 1 | Cincinnati Bengals (+1,400) | Miami Dolphins (+6,000) |
| Wild Card Round Game 2 | Indianapolis Colts (+3,000) | Kansas City Chiefs (+2,500) |
NFC
| Team 1 | Team 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bye to Divisional Round | Carolina Panthers (+800) | Seattle Seahawks (+250) |
| Wild Card Round Game 1 | Philadelphia Eagles (+2,500) | New Orleans Saints (+1,800) |
| Wild Card Round Game 2 | Chicago Bears (+5,000) | San Francisco 49ers (+750) |
Teams to Keep an Eye On:
[sc:NFL240banner ]With the Panthers’ victory over the Saints at home last week, they’ve pulled ahead into the top spot in the NFC South, clinching a spot in the postseason. The Saints currently hold the last playoff ticket in the NFC, and can clinch with a win against the Bucs in Week 17.
Arizona, meanwhile, could usurp that last spot as they are currently also sporting a 10-5 record. They’re currently priced at +8,000 to win the Super Bowl, and they’ll need a Saints loss or tie and a win themselves against the surging 49ers to make it happen. Remember, the Niners can clinch a playoff spot against the Falcons on Monday. If that happens, they could sit back in their final game, while the Cardinals are fresh off a gritty win against the Seahawks at CenturyLink.
As we mentioned earlier, the Cowboys (+6,000) will be involved in a winner-take-all contest in Week 17 when they take on the Eagles in Arlington. The Packers (+3,000) and Bears will be doing the same dance in Chicago.
Head over to the sportsbook now to place your NFL futures bets while playoffs spots are still up for grabs.
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