Dark Horses Galloping Towards the 2024 NFL Playoffs

The goal of every team heading into the new season is to win the Super Bowl, but we all know that there are a few teams that are not going to get anywhere near a championship for the foreseeable future.

That’s the reality every year, so take a look at 4 teams that could break through in the postseason this upcoming season: Jets, Steelers, Bears and Falcons.

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That said, there are others who use the postseason to make changes, both in coaching and player personnel, to get stronger and hopefully take a step forward. When looking ahead to the upcoming season, it’s a good idea to look back at what happened last year. Did the teams who missed the playoffs in 2023 do enough to get back into the postseason this time around? That is the question we are looking to answer here, and we have 4 teams that might just make that move, so let’s get right to it.

New York Jets Playoff Line -135

Last season was one filled with promise, but it all fell apart for the Jets in their first offensive series of the year. Aaron Rodgers, their new QB, went down with an injury that kept him out for the season, and it was all downhill for the Jets from that point forward. Rodgers will be back this season and the Jets have made some additions that should see them improve dramatically, to the point that the bookies have them potentially challenging for the division title. I still think that is a stretch given that the Bills and Dolphins will both be strong, but a Wild Card spot is not out of the question.

Pittsburgh Steelers Playoff Line +170

The Steelers missed the playoffs again last season, but they still managed to once again close things out with a winning record. This is a team that, had they had a serviceable QB under center, could potentially have made some noise. They address that in the offseason by completely overhauling the QB room by bringing in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, as well as a new offensive coordinator. They also had another great draft, so of things gel quickly, it might well be a return to the playoffs for the black and gold.

Chicago Bears Playoff Line -125

When the Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers, it became obvious where they were going with the #1 pick in the NFL Draft. To no one’s surprise, they took QB Caleb Williams and instantly got better by doing so. Now, one player does not a team make, but the Bears have made other moves that should make them a good deal better than they were last year. There is always the potential for a rookie QB to fail, but as CJ Stroud showed with the Texans last season, it could also mean a return to relevance.

Atlanta Falcons Playoff Line -310

The Falcons were another team with a QB problem last season, which is one they have had since the end of the Matt Ryan era. They addressed that by picking up Kirk Cousins in free agency, although they did ruffle some feathers by taking another QB (Michael Penix Jr,) in the Draft, but that appears to have been handled well by Cousins after some initial shock waves. The South Division is very much up for grabs and the Falcons could potentially win it with a 10-win season, which is well within their reach.

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2023 NFL Sleeper Teams

The National Football League is coming to an end for Week 13. That means we have four weeks left in December, and a January week of action left. Five weeks left to make the push for the postseason. The postseason picture is starting to form, but we want to talk about a couple sleeper teams that could break into the 2023 NFL Playoffs:

There are some obvious favorites, as well as a handful of teams that are destined to be cellar dwellers, but there are also a bunch of teams in the middle who could go either way. With that in mind, we are going to pick 5 teams that might rise up and odds to make the NFL playoffs this season.

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2023/24 NFL Playoffs | Three wild-card games played in each conference
Wild Card Weekend: January 13, 2024

Buffalo Bills | 6-6

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs: Yes +420 / No -599

While the Buffalo Bills were one of the contenders to win the AFC at the start of the season, the Bills are not a sleeper team, because they have been on the outside looking in for most of the season. Frankly, the Bills have played miserable football for much of the season. While the schedule is far from easy, if they can get hot, this is going to be a team that busts down the doors of the postseason. The Bills will need to do damage in back to back games at the Chiefs and at home against the Cowboys to get the streak going.

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Houston Texans | 7-5

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Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud has been the talk of the league. The Texans are one of those teams fighting in the AFC for those three wildcard spots. Houston has a good quarterback, can run the football, and the defense continues to get better week after week. This is a team that will be a tough out if they can slide in.

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Los Angeles Chargers | 5-7

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Much like the Buffalo Bills, this is going to be a team that if they can get into the postseason, and going to be dangerous. It’s been a tough season for the Chargers, with just five wins on the season, but this is still a very talented team. The Chargers in the AFC West have a tough road of it, and will first need to catch the 6-6 Broncos. It’s probably going to take 6 straight to get in, but this team has the talent.

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Los Angeles Rams | 6-6

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs: Yes +152 / No -189

This is a team no one is going to want to face in the postseason. This team still has some guys that know how to win in the postseason. Matthew Stafford is playing good football. They have some talented receivers, and Kyron Williams has emerged as a complete game breaker as a runner back. Rams’ defense has formed into a good one. Out of the NFC, this is going to be a really fun team to watch.

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Green Bay Packers | 6-6

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs: Yes -232 / No +185

The final team to watch is a hot one. After beating the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football in Week 13, they are 6-6 on the season. The Packers have caught the Vikings in the NFC North, and are now battling for wildcard playoff positioning. A relatively soft schedule should help them out as the season goes along, but Jordan Love will need to continue his strong play to get them there.

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Super Bowl Odds to Win this 2025 NFL Season

The following NFL betting lines are based on MyBookie Sportsbook.

Teams	Odds
Detroit Lions	+290
Kansas City Chiefs	+460
Philadelphia Eagles	+690
Buffalo Bills	+660
Baltimore Ravens	+780
Green Bay Packers	+1625
Minnesota Vikings	+1900
Los Angeles Chargers	+2500
Pittsburgh Steelers	+2700
Houston Texans	+3100
Denver Broncos	+4800
San Francisco 49ers	+5600
Atlanta Falcons	+5800
Washington Commanders	+5800
Arizona Cardinals	+5800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+6000
Seattle Seahawks	+6000
Miami Dolphins	+8000
Cincinnati Bengals	+8500
Los Angeles Rams	+10000
Indianapolis Colts	+28000
New Orleans Saints	+46000
New York Jets	+70000
Chicago Bears	+95000
Dallas Cowboys	+95000
Tennessee Titans	+100000
Las Vegas Raiders	+100000
New York Giants	+100000
Jacksonville Jaguars	+100000
New England Patriots	+100000
Carolina Panthers	+100000
Cleveland Browns	+100000

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Enjoy the final five weeks of the season. It is going to be a fun finish to see what 14 teams make the postseason. Then, the playoffs, which should see some great action. Best of luck!

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2023/24 NFL Playoffs Sleepers

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With training camps starting to open and the preseason not that far off, it’s time to get serious when talking about the NFL. Most football fans and bettors have already started thinking about how they are going to spend their wagering dollars in the coming season, with division winners, conference winners, and win totals all things that we can wager on right now. Before doing that, it’s worth taking a look at every team to see how they might perform this season.

There are some obvious favorites, as well as a handful of teams that are destined to be cellar dwellers, but there are also a bunch of teams in the middle who could go either way. With that in mind, we are going to pick 4 teams that might rise up and odds to make the NFL playoffs this season.

2023/24 NFL Playoffs | Three wild-card games played in each conference
Wild Card Weekend: January 13, 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs: Yes -429 / No +320

Last season was very much considered to be a transition year for the Steelers, who went in search of a QB to replace Big Ben, while also dealing with cap issues. They may well have found their man in Kenny Pickett, and while his numbers were not spectacular, he did seem to get more comfortable as the season went on. The Pittsburgh Steelers got him some weapons via an outstanding draft and have also added some veteran pieces through free agency. If they had a winning record in a transition season, what can they do this time around? A Wild Card spot does not seem out of the question.

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Denver Broncos

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs: Yes +183 / No -229

The feeling was that the addition of Russell Wilson as their starting QB last offseason would be the move that took the Broncos to the next level. It ended up being a disastrous season, though, with the Denver Broncos stumbling to a 5-12 record, a run that cost head coach Nathaniel Hackett his job after just 1 season. While that may seem a little unfair, the chance to nab Sean Payton as the new sideline boss was too much for the Broncos to pass up. This team has the pieces and now has a Super Bowl winning coach in place. No more excuses in the Mile High City.

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Carolina Panthers

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs: Yes +199 / No -250

It has been a rough few years for the Panthers, who have struggled to find themselves an elite QB, with the likes of Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield failing to make any type of meaningful impact under center. The Carolina Panthers went in big in the Draft and moved up to secure the services of Bryce Young, who had a stellar career with the Alabama Crimson Tide. It’s always a bit of a risk to put a rookie in at QB and see success, but the Panthers are willing to take that risk. It could blow up in their face, but there is also a chance it might prove to be an inspired move.

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Detroit Lions

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs: Yes -166 / No +135

It has been 31 years since we saw the Detroit Lions win a playoff game, but this is a team that got hot in the second half of last season and came really close to nabbing a postseason spot. The front office seems to be well aware that they might be on the brink of taking a big forward step, as they have been active this offseason, filling several big holes on both sides of the football. The big question mark here is Jared Goff, but if he can put it all together, I would not be surprised to see the Lions in the playoffs.

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