- Playoffs get underway
- 49ers and Ravens favourites
- Wildcard Weekend matchups kick things off
In 2024, all roads lead to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nevada. Super Bowl 58 is set for February 11th, but for the NFC and AFC team that make it there, it’s a long journey through the playoffs, which begin on Saturday, January 13th with Wild Card Weekend matchups.
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NFL Play offs get underway: All you need to know
It’s an exciting setup for the NFL playoffs in 2024, with the road to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas featuring some unexpected turns and challenges for teams. And there have already been plenty of stories this season:
Key stories to come out of the season
New York Jets’ Disappointment
The much-hyped arrival of Aaron Rodgers turned into a setback with his early-season injury, leaving the Jets out of the playoffs.
Absence of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers
This postseason marks the first time since 2008 that neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers will be in the playoffs.
Super Bowl in Las Vegas
Super Bowl LVIII will be the first to be played in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, adding an extra layer of excitement.
So it is on to the play-offs. Let’s break down the key points:
Playoff Seedings:
We bring youtube seedings and the odds on each time winning the Superbowl from bet365.
AFC Conference:
- Baltimore Ravens 16/5
- Buffalo Bills 13/2
- Kansas City Chiefs 9/1
- Houston Texans 40/1
- Cleveland Browns 30/1
- Miami Dolphins 20/1
- Pittsburgh Steelers 125/1
NFC Conference:
- San Francisco 49ers 9/4
- Dallas Cowboys 15/2
- Detroit Lions 18/1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 60/1
- Philadelphia Eagles 16/1
- Los Angeles Rams 40/1
- Green Bay Packers 66/1
Odds correct as of 13/01/24 at 9:00 am. Odds subject to change
Wild Card Weekend matchups:
Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans (Saturday, 21:30 GMT)
Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, 01:00 GMT)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 18:00 GMT)
Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, 21:30 GMT)
Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions (Monday, 01:00 GMT)
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tuesday, 01:15 GMT)
Favourites to win Super Bowl LVIII:
The following teams are the leading contenders:
- Baltimore Ravens: Best record in the regular season, Lamar Jackson in top form.
- San Francisco 49ers: Favoured since late November with a star-studded roster, featuring Christian McCaffrey.
- Buffalo Bills: Strong comeback with five consecutive wins to clinch the AFC East.
- Dallas Cowboys: Impressive home record, potential home advantage for the first two rounds.
- Kansas City Chiefs: Defending champions with the opportunity to secure a third NFL title in five years.
- Philadelphia Eagles: Despite a challenging end to the regular season, still considered among the favourites.
At the time of writing, bet365 have the 49ers as favourites to win at 9/4 with the Ravens 16/5.
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