NFL Playoff Odds: 49ers, Chiefs Steep Favorites to Make Postseason

The journey to the Super Bowl starts with making the playoffs, and the latest NFL playoff odds reflect just how likely some of the league’s top teams are to secure a postseason berth.

The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are both heavy favorites to make the playoffs, with the Chiefs (-550) having the shortest odds in the league, closely followed by the 49ers (-450).

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots (+950) find themselves as the biggest long shots to reach the postseason.

NFL Playoff Odds Breakdown

Kansas City Chiefs

• Yes: -550
• No: +375

The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their Super Bowl 58 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, are the most favored team to make the playoffs. With Patrick Mahomes leading the charge, it’s no surprise that the Chiefs are considered a near-lock for the postseason.

San Francisco 49ers

• Yes: -450
• No: +320

The 49ers, the defending NFC champions, also have a strong chance of returning to the playoffs. Despite a competitive NFC West, San Francisco’s consistent performance under head coach Kyle Shanahan makes them a formidable contender.

New England Patriots

• Yes: +950
• No: -2,000

At the other end of the spectrum, the New England Patriots are the biggest long shots to make the playoffs. The Patriots have struggled to regain their dominance since the departure of Tom Brady, and the odds reflect the challenges they face in a tough AFC East.

NFL Playoff Odds at BetOnline

Team	Yes	No
Arizona Cardinals	+300	-400
Atlanta Falcons	-210	+165
Baltimore Ravens	-290	+220
Buffalo Bills	-170	+140
Carolina Panthers	+550	-900
Chicago Bears	-115	-105
Cincinnati Bengals	-240	+190
Cleveland Browns	+145	-180
Dallas Cowboys	-200	+160
Denver Broncos	+600	-1,000
Detroit Lions	-250	+200
Green Bay Packers	-170	+140
Houston Texans	-190	+155
Indianapolis Colts	+140	-170
Jacksonville Jaguars	+120	-150
Kansas City Chiefs	-550	+375
Las Vegas Raiders	+290	-390
Los Angeles Chargers	+105	-135
Los Angeles Rams	+100	-130
Miami Dolphins	-150	+120
Minnesota Vikings	+300	-400
New England Patriots	+950	-2,000
New Orleans Saints	+170	-220
New York Giants	+400	-600
New York Jets	-170	+140
Philadelphia Eagles	-270	+210
Pittsburgh Steelers	+175	-210
San Francisco 49ers	-450	+320
Seattle Seahawks	+175	-225
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+150	-180
Tennessee Titans	+400	-600
Washington Commanders	+300	-400

NFL Playoffs 2024 Format

The NFL Playoffs expanded before the 2020 season, and the 2024 postseason will follow the same format, featuring 14 teams — seven from each conference.

Playoff Structure

• Division Winners: The top four seeds in each conference.
• Wild Cards: The next three best records fill out the 5-7 seeds.
• First-Round Bye: The top seed in both the AFC and NFC.

Matchups

• No. 2 seed vs. No. 7 seed
• No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed
• No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed

In the second round, the No. 1 seed faces the lowest remaining seed, with the other two teams squaring off in the other matchup. The winners will then compete in the conference championships, leading to Super Bowl LVIII, set for February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NV.

The latest NFL playoff odds provide a glimpse into which teams are expected to contend and which are likely to fall short. As the season progresses, these odds will fluctuate, offering new opportunities for bettors to find value in the market.