NFL Futures 2026: Who Will Make the Playoffs? - Betting Odds & Predictions

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NFL training camps are coming up in no time, and the 2026 NFL season is now less than two months away. So we’re dialing in on the amazing variety of NFL futures betting markets available on sports betting sites right now.
Here, we take a look at the betting odds on all 32 NFL teams to make the playoffs this upcoming season. Interestingly, the defending champion Seattle Seahawks aren’t as high on the list as one might think. Five of the six lowest teams on the odds board are in the AFC.
We take a look at a few good value bets in the plus odds range, provide a solid and safe parlay option, and give you a more long shot dark horse bet as well. Read on for the latest odds and picks!
Highlights
- All NFC teams but the Cardinals have +265 odds or better to make the postseason
- The defending-champion Seahawks are tied for 6th on the odds board
- 2 teams that didn’t make the 2025 postseason (BAL and DET) are top 5 on the odds board
2026 NFL Futures: Who Will Make the Playoffs? - Betting Odds & Predictions
All betting odds provided by Betway.
| Team | Odds to Make the 2026 NFL Playoffs |
| Los Angeles Rams | -500 |
| Buffalo Bills | -320 |
| Baltimore Ravens | -320 |
| New England Patriots | -210 |
| Detroit Lions | -205 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | -198 |
| Seattle Seahawks | -198 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | -184 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | -168 |
| Houston Texans | -162 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | -156 |
| San Francisco 49ers | -154 |
| Denver Broncos | -142 |
| Green Bay Packers | -112 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | -108 |
| Dallas Cowboys | -104 |
| Chicago Bears | -108 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +148 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +156 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +156 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +166 |
| New Orleans Saints | +172 |
| Atlanta Falcons | +220 |
| Washington Commanders | +220 |
| Carolina Panthers | +235 |
| New York Giants | +265 |
| Tennessee Titans | +400 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +500 |
| Cleveland Browns | +660 |
| New York Jets | +750 |
| Miami Dolphins | +1,500 |
| Arizona Cardinals | +2,000 |
Best Value Bets: Chicago Bears (+108), Pittsburgh Steelers (+156), Washington Commanders (+220)
The Chicago Bears actually won the NFC North last year with an 11-win season. We don’t think they’ll win as many games in 2026, but they’re well-coached and well-quarterbacked, and whenever you see a team like that offering +108 odds, you jump on it.
Aaron Rodgers returned to Pittsburgh for one last season, and newly appointed veteran head coach Mike McCarthy is not here for a rebuild either. They’ve credibly revamped their offensive line, the addition of Michael Pittman Jr. will be a boon for Rodgers, and they have the most expensive (and talented?) defense in the league. They might not win a game for the umpteenth time, but they’ll be playing in January.
The Washington Commanders had a mighty fall from grace last year, which explains their +220 odds. But they still have 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels, so we don’t expect that they will be down for long.
Safe Bet Parlay: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos (+274 parlay odds)
There’s simply no way the Detroit Lions miss the playoffs for a second straight year with a roster this talented. In Philly, there may have been a lot of off-field drama, but that has seemingly gone to Boston, and they seemingly already drafted an A.J. Brown replacement in Makai Lemon. They should be an easy one here.
The only one we’re slightly unsure of is the Denver Broncos, but after running all the way to the AFC Championship Game last year, we believe in this defense as well as the Bo Nix-Sean Payton combo.
Long Shot Dart Throw: Carolina Panthers (+235)
This is not necessarily a super long shot considering they made the playoffs last year and nearly shocked the Rams in the Wild Card round. But here they are with +235 odds, and considering we like them to win the NFC South for the second straight year, these simply could not be ignored. If you really want to get crazy, the Raiders at +500 could be a shout if Kirk Cousins can turn back the clock and lead a competent offense.
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