Let's Set Odds: Who Will Make the NFC Playoffs?
The final stretch of the NFL season is here.
With only four weeks to go, the race for the NFC playoffs is a tight one. With so many teams in the mix, who will end up with a postseason berth?
WynnBET doesn't currently have odds posted right now, but that doesn't mean we can't make our own.
Here are my betting odds for each NFC team to make the 2021-22 NFL playoffs.
Odds to Make the NFC Playoffs
Packers/Buccaneers/Cardinals -100000
These three teams are all 10-3, and while the haven't mathematically locked up a spot yet, there's virtually no scenario where these teams won't be in the postseason. So let's just get them out of the way.
Rams/Cowboys -5000
The Rams and Cowboys have also basically all but locked up a spot. The Cowboys have a three game lead on the NFC East, and the Rams made a huge step in locking up a spot by taking down the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night football. We can go ahead and assume Los Angeles and Dallas will be in the NFC playoffs.
49ers -250
The 49ers win over the Bengals in Week 14 was absolutely massive in their hunt for a postseason berth. They are now in sole possession of the No. 6 seed in the NFC Playoffs. They can't afford to stumble down the stretch, but they have very winnable games against the Falcons and the Texans left on their schedule.
Even if they go 2-2 in their final four games, a 9-8 record should be good enough to get in the playoffs.
Washington Football Team +150
The Washington Football Team currently hold the No. 7 spot in the NFC playoffs, and they have the most favorable matchups down the stretch. All four of their games are against the NFC East, and if they can go 2-0 against the Eagles and beat the Giants, they should find themselves in the postseason.
Eagles +180
The Eagles and Washington have the exact same schedule in the final four weeks. They play against each other twice, and they also both take on the Giants and Cowboys. If one team can go 2-0 against the other, they'll be in the drivers seat as long as they can beat the Giants. If they split their series and lose to the Giants, they can kiss their playoff hopes goodbye.
Vikings +250
I think the Vikings are the most skilled and talented of all the teams sitting at 6-7, but they've let too many winnable games slip away and now they have a big hill to climb to get into the postseason. Going 2-0 against the Bears is a must, but they're likely going to have to steal one against the Rams or Packers if they want to get in. That's going to be tough to do.
Saints +400
If the Saints can upset the Buccaneers for the second time this Sunday night, their postseason odds will all of a sudden shift in their favor. They finish their season against the Dolphins, Panthers, and Saints, all three of which are winnable games.
Falcons +475
I did something stupid today and bet on the Falcons to win the Super Bowl.
I obviously know it's almost certainly not going to happen, but if they can sneak into the playoffs, it would be a fun bet to cheer for. The Falcons will probably have to upset either the 49ers in Week 15 or the Bills in Week 17 to be able to get into the postseason. If they go 2-1 against the 49ers, Lions, and Bills, the final spot in the postseason may come down to whoever wins in their Week 18 matchup with the Saints.
Seahawks +1000
At 5-8, the Seahawks just have too many teams infront of them to have a realistic shot to make the playoffs. They'll need to sweep the board to have a shot. They finish their season with games against the Rams, Bears, Lions, and Cardinals.
Panthers +5000
Not only will the Panthers need to sweep the board to make the postseason, but every single one of their remaining games is a challenge. They face the Bills, Saints, and Bucs twice to close out the year. Sorry Panthers fans, it aint happening.