NFL Futures 2026: Who Will NOT Make the Playoffs?

NFL training camps are right around the corner, and the 2026 NFL season is no more than seven weeks out. That means it’s time for us to check out the great litany of NFL futures betting markets available on sports betting sites right now.

We already took a look at which teams we like to make the playoffs, now we handicap which franchises we like to miss out on the big dance in 2026. Funny enough, there are three teams that are offering minus odds to both make and miss the playoffs, while no team in the league has odds +400 or longer to miss the postseason. That’s what we call parity.

Read on for our full betting guide for this future betting market, including the latest NFL betting odds, our favourite value bets, a few safe ones, and the longest shot available in this tight market!

2026 NFL Futures: Who Will NOT Make the Playoffs? - Betting Odds & Predictions

All betting odds provided by Betway.

Team	Odds to NOT Make the 2026 NFL Playoffs
Arizona Cardinals	-7,000
Miami Dolphins	-4,000
New York Jets	-1,200
Cleveland Browns	-1,000
Las Vegas Raiders	-700
Tennessee Titans	-520
New York Giants	-330
Carolina Panthers	-290
Atlanta Falcons	-270
Washington Commanders	-260
New Orleans Saints	-205
Indianapolis Colts	-198
Pittsburgh Steelers	-188
Minnesota Vikings	-188
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	-176
Chicago Bears	-126
Dallas Cowboys	-122
Jacksonville Jaguars	-108
Green Bay Packers	-104
Denver Broncos	+120
San Francisco 49ers	+130
Philadelphia Eagles	+132
Houston Texans	+136
Los Angeles Chargers	+142
Kansas City Chiefs	+154
Cincinnati Bengals	+166
Seattle Seahawks	+166
Detroit Lions	+172
New England Patriots	+176
Baltimore Ravens	+250
Buffalo Bills	+260
Los Angeles Rams	+385

Best Value Bets: New England Patriots (+176), Seattle Seahawks (+166), Kansas City Chiefs (+154)

The New England Patriots had a Cinderella run to the Super Bowl last year, but they got embarrassed in that game against the Seahawks, and even their route there was suspect. Drake Maye has not sold us yet, and we think all the offseason drama is going to have an impact on this team. Two of the last three teams to lose the Super Bowl missed the playoffs the next year, and the third was the Eagles, who got wallopped in the Wild Card round after losing five of six to finish the season.

Is it possible for both Super Bowl participants to miss the postseason next year? It is, though it’s quite unlikely. We think at least one of them will, however. Seattle’s defense is great, but they’re in a tough division, and Sam Darnold is still something of a question mark even despite the Super Bowl ring.

This all depends on if Patrick Mahomes returns as early as he is expected to. If his comeback is delayed at all, K.C. could start in a hole that not even Patty can pull them out of.

Safe Bet Parlay: Indianapolis Colts (-198), Atlanta Falcons (-270), New Orleans Saints (-205) - (+210 parlay odds)

The Indianapolis Colts proved to be a mirage last year, and we don’t think they really got better across this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons have a quarterback battle between two guys that we don’t think should be starters anywhere in the league. The New Orleans Saints’ odds should really be lower here, but either way Tyler Shough’s not ready for a playoff run yet, especially considering how high we are on the Panthers.

Long Shot Dart Throw: Los Angeles Rams (+385)

This really the only long shot option on the board unfortunately. There are no teams with odds longer than this to miss the playoffs. Couldn't even get one at +400. Shameful stuff from Ontario sportsbooks. So that leaves us with L.A. as the only option. Buffalo will definitely make it, and the Ravens won’t miss the playoffs in two straight years. This dart throw isn’t really even worth it considering the +385 odds, because you’re really betting on Matthew Stafford’s 38-year-old back to finally give out for good.