The NFL Playoffs are here, as are the Wild Card Weekend version of the NFL Power Rankings! Over half of the league has been sent home, with only 14 teams remaining. Because of this, we will be writing up a blurb about all of the remaining teams in the postseason every week on Tuesdays!
Along with each team in the rankings will be their odds to win the Super Bowl. If there is a team you like, now would be the time to place your bets. Waiting until the Divisional Round could result in the odds moving unfavorably following more teams getting eliminated. If you are in a legal betting state, click our FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code link and bet $5 to win $250 in bonus bets! Those who aren’t in a legal state can sign up to bet on Super Bowl odds with our BetUS Sportsbook Promo Code link, which will get you up to $2,000 in bonus funds!
Now, let’s jump right into our NFL Power Rankings for Wild Card Weekend! At this point, these rankings are a measurement of how likely a team is to win the Super Bowl. This combines momentum, how talented they are, coaching/football IQ, and the overall health of their team.
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NFL Power Rankings For Wild Card Weekend
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1) Kansas City Chiefs (Last Week: 1) — +370 Odds to Win the Super Bowl
The only worry about the Kansas City Chiefs is coming off of their bye week sleepwalking. They didn’t play many of their key players last week, and they are off this week, so it is a long time to be waiting around without true competition. However, the time off allows them to self-scout and get healthy.
As long as their best self shows up to play, we could be looking at a three-peat. That is why the Chiefs stay at the top spot in the NFL Power Rankings.
2) Philadelphia Eagles (2) — +650
The Philadelphia Eagles did not earn a bye in the NFC, but they are the best team in that conference. This isn’t to take anything away from the Lions, but the Eagles are pretty healthy and are immensly talented. They may have the best defense in the league and the offense is loaded. Jalen Hurts is supposedly still in concussion protocol. They may not even need him for Wild Card Weekend, though it would be a surprise if he was not out there.
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3) Detroit Lions (3) — +320
The Detroit Lions earned the top seed in the NFC despite a ridiculous injury list. Everything that has been accomplished by this team is truly earned, Dan Campbell is proving to be one of the best leaders of men of this era, and both coordinators are in their respective bags right now as well. However, those injuries on defense will show up when there is a team capable of running in down their throats. If they avoid Philly, then Detroit may go the entire way.
4) Baltimore Ravens (4) — +550
When at their best, the Baltimore Ravens are really damn scary. However, the issue is that their best does not always show up, and historically they have not been at their best in the NFL Playoffs. Drawing a divisional opponent is also not great even with Pittsburgh on a downward spiral.
Playing an opponent three times is not an easy task, but if they escape Wild Card Weekend, this is a team that is built to go on a run. Good luck stopping MVP Lamar Jackson and King Henry.
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5) Buffalo Bills (5) — +600
The Buffalo Bills are great and all, but they are not built to win in the playoffs. They are soft in the middle, and they will run into teams that will out-physical them. While they should win this weekend, it wouldn’t be the most “Wild” thing if the Broncos run the ball, protect the ball, and pull off an upset. Josh Allen will need to be at his best this postseason in order for this team to make some noise.
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6) Minnesota Vikings (6) — +1400
The Minnesota Vikings are an extremely tough team to play when they have a lead. Brian Flores is able to dial up blitzes that can completely ruin the game, and the offense is able to run the play-action to its highest potential. However, when playing from behind, the defense is a bit more limited and the pressure is on Sam Darnold to lead this team down the field. This meant bad things in Week 18. Bad Sam Darnold will show up again at some point this postseason.
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7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10) — +2200
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not the most talented team in the NFL Playoffs, but they are playing good football right now. And yes, the Mayfield-Mike Evans connection gets all of the headlines. However, what is being glossed over is that Tampa has one of the best rushing attacks in the league as well. If they can protect the ball and play smart, there’s an argument to be made that they are the third-best team in the NFC.
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8) Los Angeles Rams (13) — +3500
The Los Angeles Rams are a boom-or-bust team. Offensively, there is no doubt that they are capable of putting up 40 points on anyone. Their entire receiving corps is talented, and Kyren Williams is a great weapon that hasn’t even been fully utilized as well. Matthew Stafford is one of the most talented players this league has ever seen, but he also will give opponents the opportunity to pick him off every single game. The defense isn’t strong enough to overcome these turnovers. If we see this offense clicking, they can beat anyone. However, they will play down to their opponent’s level as well.
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9) Washington Commanders (9) — +4000
No, the Washington Commanders defense is not that great. However, Jayden Daniels appears to be the real deal. Regardless of if he can keep it going into future seasons, his confidence is sky-high for good reason right now. The Commanders can move the ball on anyone, making them a dangerous team in our NFL Power Rankings.
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10) Los Angeles Chargers (11) — +2500
The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t beat any team this season that I would consider good. However, this is a solid football team that plays their own style of ball, which can be dangerous. Getting JK Dobbins back helps this offense greatly, though they really need an outside receiver still. The lack of offensive playmakers will be their demise, but they may play a couple of games before then.
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11) Denver Broncos (12) — +8500
No team gets after the passer better than the Denver Broncos. Their entire defense is terrific, but their offense does not have enough talent to take them the distance. Their backfield is an absolute mess, an they know it. The passing game is not incredibly sophisticated, but if Bo Nix can protect the football and move the chains with his legs when needed, this is a dangerous football team. There is not doubt that they can beat anyone in the playoffs. However, they could lose to just about anyone in the league on the right day as well. They are a season away from being truly solid.
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12) Pittsburgh Steelers (7) — +8500
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is great, but even they are blowing assignments down the stretch of this season. A rematch against an opponent they know inside and out may actually be the best-case scenario for them as a result of this, but this team is playing their worst football at the worst time. They need another playmaker on offense to make them a true threat on that side of the ball, and their defense needs to wake up.
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13) Green Bay Packers (8) — +2200
This Green Bay Packers team is young. That will be the talking point many run with, but the reality is that this Packers team is not that great. They don’t have a pass rush on defense, and Jordan Love’s best asset is the fact that his underthrown deep balls often draw penalties. Josh Jacobs is a beast and should see 25+ touches this weekend regardless of game script, but he, Romeo Doubs, and Tucker Kraft are not enough for this offense to overcome the defense’s weakness at cornerback and defensive line.
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14) Houston Texans (14) — +10000
The Houston Texans have not been good this season. Their offensive line is underperforming, especially in pass protection. CJ Stroud has taken a step backward as well, and the injuries to his receivers has not helped matters. The defense is solid, but the offense will not be enough for them to make a true run.
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