The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are preparing to compete in Super Bowl 2024 this upcoming Sunday, with all attention focused on the Lombardi Trophy at the culmination of the journey. However, for the other 30 teams in the league, the off-season has already commenced, and they are eagerly anticipating the 2024 regular season as they strive for a championship next year.
There are numerous factors that will be determined in the time leading up to then. The crowning of a champion is still pending, followed by the commencement of free agency, the NFL Draft, and a lengthy summer of potential transactions.
Nevertheless, this has not deterred the oddsmakers at BetOnline from establishing early odds on what may transpire in the following season. A futures bet has already been placed on next year’s championship, and which NFL teams have the greatest likelihood of reaching the grand stage in 2025.
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Here are some of the more intriguing choices available for the odds on who will emerge victorious in Super Bowl LIX in 2025:
As is customary, the two teams competing in this year’s Super Bowl are the frontrunners to make a return next season. While there may be some uncertainties surrounding the Chiefs during the offseason, one thing that’s certain is that Patrick Mahomes will remain their quarterback, which keeps them in contention on the odds board, regardless of other circumstances.
The 49ers have a rising price tag but should still have a wide-open opportunity to secure another championship. Additionally, they now have their quarterback of the future locked in with an incredibly affordable contract for the next few years.
Although the Lions will carry the disappointment of their NFC Championship game defeat throughout the offseason, it could serve as motivation for them to contend for the Super Bowl once again next year. They are slightly behind the 49ers on the odds board, but well ahead of the Ravens, who currently sit at +1200.
Sharing the same odds as the Ravens are the Bills. They, too, will face questions in the offseason, particularly regarding aging defensive stars and potential changes to their offensive skill positions. However, similar to the Chiefs, Buffalo possesses a quarterback who has the ability to instantly elevate any team’s chances of success. They are hopeful to take advantage of what could be a closing championship window.
The Jets are a team that bookmakers will find difficult to assess next season. Their Super Bowl odds were +1100 prior to the start of 2023, but now their savior is a year older and recovering from a significant injury. They have better odds than the Chargers or the Texans, but fall slightly behind the Cowboys, Dolphins, and Eagles, all at +1800.
There are always teams at the bottom of the list with extremely long odds. Next year’s group includes the Patriots, Commanders, and Titans, all sitting at +10000. However, there is one franchise even further down the pecking order. That would be the struggling Panthers, who displayed minimal signs of competitiveness in 2023 and will commence the new season under a new head coach.