NFL Power Rankings Based On Super Bowl Odds Ahead of Week 2
By Peter Dewey
What. A. Week.
The opening weekend of the NFL season is in the books, and there were a ton of uspets as underdogs went 9-7 straight up in Week 1.
The Green Bay Packers were the biggest contender to fall, as Aaron Rodgers had the worst game of his career in a 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints. They weren’t the only team that made the conference championship last season to lose in Week 1, as the Buffalo Bills were upset by the Pittsburgh Steelers at home.
Kansas City and Cleveland did not disappoint with a barn burner of a matchup on Sunday. In the opening week's final act, the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders played wild game on Monday Night Football that ended with Derek Carr throwing a touchdown to Zay Jones in overtime.
Man, it is good to have the NFL back.
Every week this season, yours truly will deliver NFL Power Rankings that incorporate each team’s Super Bowl odds at WynnBET Sportsbook as they change each week. You can check our opening edition here.
Without further ado, here’s how things stand after one week of NFL action:
1. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0, +475)
You can't give the Chiefs an inch, or they'll make you pay. A blocked punt helped Kansas City complete its rally from a 15-3 deficit to start the season 1-0. A Chiefs-Browns AFC title game would be a ton of fun.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0, +600)
Tom Brady showed that he can still play at an MVP level in Week 1 against Dallas, and the Bucs weapons (Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski specifically) look even scarier in 2021.
3. Los Angeles Rams (1-0, +1200)
Matthew Stafford is a dream come true for Sean McVay. The veteran looked like he was worth more than the two first-round picks L.A. gave up to bring him in and the Rams dominated the Bears on Sunday Night Football.
4. San Francisco 49ers (1-0, +1300)
Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance both threw touchdowns in Week 1, just how Kyle Shanahan drew it up I'm sure. Raheem Mostert's injury is a tough break, but rookie Elijah Mitchell (19 carries, 104 yards) looked like a solid replacement option.
5. Cleveland Browns (0-1, +1400)
The Browns were so close to upsetting the Chiefs, but they'll have to wait for a potential playoff matchup to finally get over the hump. Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt are still as dominant as ever, and getting Odell Beckham Jr. back at some point will make this offense even more dynamic.
6. Buffalo Bills (0-1, +1200)
The Bills losing at home fresh off a AFC Championship Game appearance? Not what anyone expected. Maybe Josh Allen is due for a little regression, but the Bills should be just fine after losing to a solid Steelers team.
7. Seattle Seahawks (1-0, +1900)
Let Russ Cook season is back! Wilson tossed four scores in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, but can he keep it up for an entire season in 2021?
8. Green Bay Packers (0-1, +1600)
Ugly, embarrassing, atrocious, whichever word you want to describe the Packers' loss to the Saints might not be strong enough. However, the entire NFC North lost in Week 1 and Green Bay has a bounce-back opportunity against the Lions in Week 2.
9. Baltimore Ravens (0-1, +1400)
Lamar Jackson's two fumbles doomed the Ravens on Monday Night Football, but Ty'Son Williams and Latavius Murray were solid in the backfield which is a positive sign going forward.
10. Arizona Cardinals (1-0, +3000)
That's right, all four NFC West teams in the top 10. Kyler Murray and company dismantled the AFC South-favorite Tennessee Titans in Week 1 and deserve some more respect in the latest Super Bowl odds.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0, +2500)
The Steelers won't go away. It wasn't pretty on Sunday, but they upset the Bills on the road behind a lethal pass rush led by T.J. Watt. If Big Ben's arm holds up, Pittsburgh could make a move in the AFC North.
12. New Orleans Saints (1-0, +2500)
Jameis Winston out dueled Aaron Rodgers (that may be the first and last time you read that) in Week 1, and the Saints' defense is legit. Bradley Roby coming into the mix will only make it better, and I'm feeling great about taking New Orleans to make the postseason this year.
13. Dallas Cowboys (0-1, +4000)
Dallas isn't getting much love in the odds, but it hung with the defending champs all night in Week 1. Dak Prescott makes this offense one of the best in the NFL, and if the defense can continue to force turnovers, Dallas should win the NFC East.
14. Miami Dolphins (1-0, +2500)
Miami's defense hasn't skipped a beat, coming up with key turnovers to beat the New England Patriots in Week 1. Tua Tagovailoa still has a ways to go, but he did find rookie Jaylen Waddle for a nice score in the opener.
15. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0, +2500)
Ryan Fitzpatrick's injury helped the Chargers in Week 1, but Mike Williams' (eight catches, 82 yards, TD) late score held up as the winner as the Chargers picked up an upset win on the road.
16. Denver Broncos (1-0, +4000)
Teddy Bridgewater did exactly what Vic Fangio was hoping when he named him the team's starter and led the Broncos to an easy Week 1 win over the Giants. Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams are going to be quite the backfield tandem, and Denver's defense is legit with Von Miller back. Losing Jerry Jeudy (high-ankle sprain) hurts, but Bridgewater's play will ultimately decide Denver's fate.
17. New England Patriots (0-1, +3500)
Mac Jones was efficient in his debut, but fumbles by his running backs cost the Patriots in the season opener. Bill Belichick will tighten things up before the Pats take on the New York Jets in Week 2.
18. Las Vegas Raiders (1-0, +10000)
The Raiders tried to blow Monday night's game in overtime, but Lamar Jackson one upped them with a late fumble to put Las Vegas at 1-0. Derek Carr looked solid in the comeback win, but the Raiders are in a juggernaut of a division this season.
19. Tennessee Titans (0-1, +3000)
Mike Vrabel is calling out Julio Jones, the Titans defense still stinks, and Derrick Henry did not look great in Week 1. The Cardinals are no slouch of an opponent, but the Titans have a lot of work to do to be a contender.
20. Indianapolis Colts (0-1, +4000)
The AFC South does not look good at the moment, but the Colts could take advantage even though they lost in Week 1. They looked better than the Titans, but oddsmakers aren't sold on Carson Wentz and company just yet.
21. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0, +7500)
Put some respect on Jalen Hurts' name! Philly blew out the Falcons 32-6 in Week 1 with Hurts throwing three scores. The NFC East isn't very good outside of Dallas, but Philly may not be as bad as some expected in 2021.
22. Minnesota Vikings (0-1, +6000)
Kirk Cousins and Adam Thielen were back to their old tricks, but it was Joe Burrow and the Bengals who got the last laugh in Week 1. Minnesota kept the pace in the NFC North with an 0-1 start.
23. Washington Football Team (0-1, +6000)
Losing Fitzpatrick is huge for Washington, and I just don't know how far this team can go with Taylor Heinicke at quarterback. Maybe Ron Rivera should give his old pal Cam Newton a call.
24. Carolina Panthers (1-0, +8000)
The Sam Darnold era starts off with a win! Darnold found another former Jet in Robby Anderson for a huge touchdown pass to lead the Panthers to victory. Christian McCaffrey is still very, very good, and he provides a major boost to a Panthers offense that struggled at times without him in 2020.
25. Cincinnati Bengals (1-0, +15000)
Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase. Rinse. Repeat. That should be the Bengals plan this season, and it worked in their Week 1 win over Minnesota. Joe Mixon was also great as both a rusher and receiver in the OT win.
26. Chicago Bears (0-1, +10000)
Justin Fields scored the Bears' only touchdown by a quarterback in Week 1. Justin Fields is also somehow still Andy Dalton's backup. Make it make sense, Matt Nagy.
27. Houston Texans (1-0, +50000)
The Texans and Tyrod Taylor are 1-0, as they blew out the Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence in Week 1. Houston isn't going to win many games, but it is atop the AFC South at the moment.
28. New York Jets (0-1, +30000)
Zach Wilson rebounded after a tough start to throw a pair of touchdowns, but it wasn't enough for the Jets to win in Week 1. This is going to be a work in progress, but Wilson's debut had a lot of positives (15-for-21 without facing pressure in Week 1). Mekhi Becton's injury is going to make repeating that performance a little more difficult, though.
29. New York Giants (0-1, +10000)
The Giants should have taken Justin Fields instead of trading out with the Bears. Daniel Jones can't stop fumbling, and the Giants are now last in the odds to win the NFC East this season.
30. Detroit Lions (0-1, +50000)
The Lions put up 33 points in Week 1, and the Jared Goff-T.J. Hockenson connection looked really solid. They also gave up 41 points to a 49ers team that lost Raheem Mostert after two plays and benched Brandon Aiyuk. It's going to be a long year in the Motor City.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1, +30000)
Trevor Lawrence is the only reason the Jags aren't last on this list. He threw three scores and three picks in his debut, but losing to the Texans is a tough look. Urban Meyer may want to pounce on the USC job while it's still open.
32. Atlanta Falcons (0-1, +12500)
Atlanta will move up on this list (I hope), but Week 1 was disaster against an Eagles team that isn't expected to be a playoff contender. Six points? Life after Julio Jones doesn't seem that promising for Matt Ryan and company.
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