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On August 24, Andrew Luck shocked the football world with his decision to retire due to injury concerns and frustrations. The loud booing that overtook the stadium as Luck was leaving the field during the Colts’ pre-season Week 3 matchup, while perhaps not tactful, showed how much he’ll be missed in Indianapolis. Jacoby Brissett will take over the starting quarterback role for the Colts, and the downgrade has impacted the team’s Super Bowl 54 odds, which plummeted from +1300 prior to the announcement to +5000 afterwards.
Elsewhere around the league, fans will be curious to see how some notable players will adjust to their new surroundings. Former Pittsburgh superstars in WR Antonio Brown and RB Le’Veon Bell are looking to prove themselves to their new teammates and coaches with the Oakland Raiders and New York Jets respectively. Meanwhile, Odell Beckham Jr. is hoping his newly-formed alliance with quarterback Baker Mayfield will be a fruitful one in Cleveland. As for the Dallas Cowboys, they’re in the midst of managing their Ezekiel Elliott problem. The incumbent league leader in rushing yards has been holding out of the pre-season and team activities in the hopes of landing a lucrative contract extension. With the NFL regular season just days away, we’re examining the top teams’ NFL playoff odds for 2019-20.
1. New England Patriots +700 Super Bowl Odds
Having finished atop the AFC East a staggering 16 out of the last 18 seasons, including 10 in a row since 2009, the New England Patriots stand second to none as there’s just no competition for this legendary team in their division. Throw in three Super Bowl titles in the last five seasons, and it’s easy to see why the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl 2020 odds put them on top of the favourites list at +700.
Losing a mega-athletic tight end such as Rob Gronkowski to retirement is certainly a blow to head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, but there are rumblings that he may potentially change his mind as the season progresses. Either way, this team is almost guaranteed a spot in the playoffs and once they’re in, handling postseason pressure is just second nature for the Pats. Look for another successful season in New England.
2. Kansas City Chiefs +800 Super Bowl Odds
Possessing supreme talent up and down the roster on both sides of the ball, the Kansas City Chiefs are poised for another great season. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the reigning NFL MVP, is a nightmare for opposing defences to prepare against thanks to his innate ability to escape and execute spectacular throws. At +800 on the NFL betting lines, head coach Andy Reid and his players will be a tough out come postseason time.
3. New Orleans Saints +800 Super Bowl Odds
Offensive firepower is rarely a concern for the New Orleans Saints, who terrorize opponents with their tendency for big plays. Quarterback Drew Brees is as accurate as ever, having led the league in completion percentage at a whopping 74.4% a season ago. Alvin Kamara provides an additional dimension with his rushing and receiving skills, combining for almost 1,600 yards in 2018. If that wasn’t enough, wide receiver Michael Thomas is one of the best pass catchers in the league, exploding for over 1,400 yards and 9 touchdowns last season. The NFL Vegas odds have the Saints pegged at +800 for a Super Bowl title as of press time, and for good reason.
4. Los Angeles Rams +850 Super Bowl Odds
Having made it all the way to the big game a season ago, the Rams are hoping for much of the same this season, but a different Super Bowl result this time around. Head coach Sean McVay has been shrewdly resting all of his starters during the pre-season in the hopes of preventing injury and keeping his team fresh. There’s little doubt that the talented Los Angeles Rams will once again be in the mix in 2019; get them while there’s still value at +850 NFL odds.
5. Chicago Bears,+1400 Super Bowl Odds
The Bears fielded the stingiest defence in the NFL points-wise in 2018, allowing just 17.7 points per game to opposing offences on their way to an impressive 12-4 regular season campaign. Head coach Matt Nagy will be hoping that defensive success continues into 2019 while quarterback Mitchell Trubisky develops his passing skills, which have been inconsistent in previous seasons. No team will be looking forward to stepping onto the gridiron against the gritty Bears, which warrants their place in the top five favourites list at +1400 NFL lines.
As we go to press, three other teams join the Bears at +1400 in the futures market, including the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles.
*Odds as of September 1, 2019
