The way-too-early odds to win Super Bowl LX

The Chiefs dynasty is under threat, with key players Trey Smith, Nick Bolton, and Justin Reid hitting free agency. Still, the combo of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid is reason enough to make the Chiefs the favorites once again, and the offense could be recharged with the return of Rashee Rice from injury.

Lamar Jackson can't seem to get over the hump in the playoffs, and the Ravens offensive line could take a hit if left tackle Ronnie Stanley walks in free agency. The roster should be mostly intact next season, including the return of star running back Derrick Henry.

GM Howie Roseman has successfully revamped the Eagles roster multiple times, and might need to do so again with the possible losses of free agents Zack Baun, Josh Sweat, and Milton Williams on defense. The offense is also set to take a hit with coordinator Kellen Moore set to take the Saints head coaching position. Still, the addition of Saquon Barkley has transformed the team's offense, and nothing is expected to change with Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and an elite offensive line.

The Chiefs continue to be the arch-nemesis that Josh Allen and the Bills just can't overcome in the playoffs. The team didn't miss a stride in 2024 despite getting younger at wideout and in the secondary, and will need to reboot again with the possible losses of Amari Cooper and Rasul Douglas in free agency.

The Lions were dominant for most of 2024, but all of their defensive injuries came back to burn them in the playoffs. The return of Aidan Hutchinson, in particular, should help solve the defensive issues, but both the team's offensive and defensive coordinator have been poached for head coaching jobs. The loss of OC Ben Johnson could be tough on Jared Goff and company.

Injuries plagued the 49ers in 2024, coming off an overtime Super Bowl loss. The defense hasn't been quite right recently, and face some possible major losses in free agency including Chavarious Ward, Talanoa Hufanga, and Dre Greenlaw. The returns of Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk from injury should get Brock Purdy back on track.

Jordan Love's development has been uneven over the last two seasons, though the Packers injuries were one big reason for his downfall late in 2024. The Packers should return almost their entire foundation next season, but the NFC North looks tougher than ever.

There was certainly nothing wrong with Cincy's offense in 2024, but the defensive regression doomed the team after a slow start. The team hired college coach Al Golden to replace Lou Anarumo in 2025, but now attention turns to the offense with Tee Higgins headed toward free agency. Head coach Zac Taylor's back could be against the wall if Joe Burrow and company aren't able to make a playoff run.

No team was a bigger surprise in 2024 than the Commanders, who had Jayden Daniels fever. The No. 2 overall draft choice led the team to the NFC Championship, and they have plenty of cap room to work with this offseason to improve his weapons.

Offensive line issues led to a sophomore slump for C.J. Stroud, and injuries to Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell didn't help. The team made a change at offensive coordinator following the season with Nick Caley on board and have some young, interesting pieces on defense led by Will Anderson Jr.

Despite severe cap issues, Jim Harbaugh's quick turnaround of the Chargers was remarkable, but the team ran out of gas in the playoffs. They have some tough decisions to make again this offseason, with Khalil Mack and Asante Samuel Jr. in free agency. Adding more help for Justin Herbert on offense will also be a priority.

Sean McVay made the most of his talent again, returning to the playoffs despite Aaron Donald's retirement. The Rams have already put Cooper Kupp on the trade block, but they have a very young squad aside from veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.

The Vikings were a massive surprise in 2024, nearly winning the No. 1 seed in the NFC even after losing Kirk Cousins and rookie J.J. McCarthy. Sam Darnold was a very pleasant surprise, and it remains to be seen if he will return in 2025. Head coach Kevin O'Connell has proven himself to be a master quarterback developer and play caller, while defensive coordinator Brian Flores has completely turned around his unit.

Baker Mayfield has revitalized his career in Tampa Bay, playing well in consecutive years with two different coordinators. The offense is under threat after losing coordinator Liam Coen along with the pending free agency of Chris Godwin, but the roster appears in good position for competing in 2025.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams saw mixed results in his rookie season, but the hiring of Ben Johnson is expected to have a big impact. The team has all the offensive weapons they need, but should prioritize help on the offensive line and defense during the offseason.

More injury issues for Tua Tagovailoa caused a scare early in 2024 and effectively pushed the Dolphins out of the playoffs. Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel enter a big season in 2025, as Tyreek Hill could be at the end of his prime and the defense could face multiple changes due to age and free agent safety Jevon Holland.

Sean Payton has the Broncos on track faster than expected, as rookie quarterback Bo Nix had an excellent season and the defense was elite. Still, the hump of the Chiefs in the AFC West is huge, putting Denver in the bottom half of teams in Super Bowl odds.

The Kirk Cousins experience wasn't as good as anticipated, and the Falcons could roll with 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. next season. He has some strong weapons to work with, led by Bijan Robinson, but the defense will need to beef up their pass rush.

The Seahawks just missed the playoffs in head coach Mike Macdonald's first season, but did manage their third consecutive winning season. It remains to be seen what direction they go in with an offense that has stagnated, but they hired Klint Kubiak as coordinator to help Geno Smith and company take the next step.

The Cowboys missed the playoffs, and promoted from within after firing Mike McCarthy with former OC Brian Schottenheimer. Schottenheimer has plenty of coaching experience and comes from a successful coaching family, but football media still sees the move as underwhelming. The return of Dak Prescott should give the team a jolt, but they have several areas on the roster to address this offseason.

The Cardinals made progress in 2024, but it wasn't enough as the just missed the playoffs at 8-9. The offense looks in good position with a healthy Kyler Murray and the addition of Marvin Harrison Jr., and the defense made major progress last season. However, Jonathan Gannon could need to make noise to keep his job entering his third year.

The Colts future with quarterback Anthony Richardson remains to be seen after his struggles. The defense has also been near the bottom of the league in three consecutive seasons, and made changes by firing Gus Bradley in favor of Lou Anarumo. Indy has major decisions to make on the offensive line with pending free agents Will Fries and Ryan Kelly.

The Jaguars roster has dwindled quickly, and it showed in their 4-13 record last season. The team has moved on from Doug Pederson in favor of Liam Coen, and could have major roster changes with a new front office. The return and development of Trevor Lawrence from injury will be key to the franchise's chances of making noise again.

While head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't had trouble keeping the Steelers in contention, they haven't been major Super Bowl contenders since the days of Ben Roethlisberger. It remains to be seen how they address the quarterback position with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields heading toward free agency, not to mention the possible losses of James Daniels and Najee Harris.

New head coach Kellen Moore enters a tough situation in New Orleans, as the team is in cap hill and has an aged roster. It remains to be seen if Derek Carr will be the quarterback next season, and the defense has started to show its age.

The Jets could be headed toward an interesting situation, with the situation surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and other offensive players unclear. The defense could also lose free agents D.J. Reed, Jamien Sherwood, and Haason Reddick, making new head coach Aaron Glenn's job that much tougher.

The Browns are in a mess of their own doing, as Deshaun Watson plays poorly on an albatross contract and franchise defensive player Myles Garrett has demanded a trade. Cleveland was seemingly playing for a draft pick late in 2024, and could see massive turnover during the offseason as head coach Kevin Stefanski tries to get the team back on track.

The Panthers saw some progress from Bryce Young in 2024 under new head coach Dave Canales, and have more draft capital this year to address their needs. The young roster likely needs more time to get back into contention, but they took a strong step forward last season.

The transition from Bill Belichick to Jerod Mayo was a disaster last season, but the team hopes proven head coach Mike Vrabel can get the team back to their winning ways. Young quarterback Drake Maye showed flashes of a keeper last season but certainly needs more weapons.

The Titans didn't have an answer at quarterback last season as Will Levis struggled, and some of their most notable offensive additions didn't pan out. Those issues caused a change at GM, and could lead to another mini rebuild as head coach Brian Callahan coaches for his job in 2025.

It wasn't a shock to see the Raiders struggle in 2024 without a true starting quarterback and a brutal AFC West division. The hiring of long-time USC and Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll gives the team instant credibility, but he's also the oldest coach in the league. Finding a long-term quarterback will be the first step entering the offseason.

The Giants clearly hung on to Daniel Jones too long, and also made a mistake allowing Saquon Barkley to walk in free agency last offseason. The roster isn't in a great place, and owner John Mara has put head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen on notice. This appears to be a very bad situation, with decision makers anxious to keep their jobs despite a roster that could use more than a Band-Aid.