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NFL Playoff Standings 2025: Latest Team Records, Updated Postseason Bracket Odds

Zach BuckleyDec 30, 2024

Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season isn't even finished yet, but it's already been an eventful one.

Multiple teams punched their playoff tickets, including the Washington Commanders, who are officially playoff-bound for the first time since 2020 after rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels' game-winning two-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz on Sunday night. Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Rams wrapped up the NFC West, the Los Angeles Chargers secured their playoff spot and the Minnesota Vikings at least temporarily climbed atop the NFC standings.

The postseason field is close to crystalizing, which makes this a perfect time to break out the crystal ball and look forward to what might happen next. To do that, we'll examine the latest Super Bowl odds from DraftKings Sportsbook and identify intriguing wagers to consider after laying out the updated standings.

Updated NFL Standings

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 29: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 29: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

AFC

Division Leaders

1. Kansas City (15-1)

2. Buffalo (13-3)

3. Baltimore (11-5)

4. Houston (9-7)

Wild-Card Race

5. Pittsburgh (10-6)

6. Los Angeles Chargers (10-6)

7. Denver (9-7)

8. Miami (8-8)

9. Cincinnati (8-8)

Eliminated

10. Indianapolis (7-9)

11. New York Jets (4-12)

12. Las Vegas (4-12)

13. Jacksonville (4-12)

14. Cleveland (3-13)

15. Tennessee (3-13)

16. New England (3-13)

NFC

Division Leaders

1. Minnesota (14-2)

2. Philadelphia (13-3)

3. Los Angeles Rams (10-6)

4. Tampa Bay (9-7)

Wild-Card Race

5. Detroit (13-2)

6. Washington (11-5)

7. Green Bay (11-5)

9. Atlanta (8-7)

Eliminated

8. Seattle (9-7)

10. Dallas (7-9)

11. Arizona (7-9)

12. San Francisco (6-9)

13. New Orleans (5-11)

14. Chicago (4-12)

15. Carolina (4-12)

16. New York Giants (3-13)

Super Bowl Odds

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 25: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs steps back to pass during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 25: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs steps back to pass during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs +350 (bet $100 to win $350)

Detroit Lions +400

Buffalo Bills +600

Baltimore Ravens +650

Philadelphia Eagles +750

Minnesota Vikings +850

Green Bay Packers +1500

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3000

Los Angeles Rams +3500

Los Angeles Chargers +3500

Washington Commanders +4000

Pittsburgh Steelers +5500

Denver Broncos +6500

Houston Texans +7000

Miami Dolphins +25000

Cincinnati Bengals +30000

Intriguing Wagers to Consider

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens +650

While the Ravens have struggled to carry their regular season success over into the playoffs, they might be better balanced than they've been throughout Lamar Jackson's tenure. The addition of Derrick Henry gave defenses even more headaches with this rushing attack, while the passing game has perked up thanks to Jackson's improved efficiency (career-high 67.9 completion percentage, 39 touchdowns against four interceptions), Zay Flowers' continued development and the rise of the two-headed monster at tight end with Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely.

Minnesota Vikings +850

Regardless what happens between the Lions and 49ers on Monday night, the No. 1 seed belongs to the Vikings if they emerge triumphant from next week's trip to Detroit. Shouldn't this positioning and season-long performance be worth more than the sixth-best odds? Maybe oddsmakers are having trouble forgetting Sam Darnold's largely disappointing past, but the fact is he's top-five in passing yards (4,153, third) and touchdowns (35, fourth) and has a host of playmakers around him, plus a stingy defense providing ample support.

Green Bay Packers +1500

The Packers might be 0-5 against the Lions, Vikings and Eagles this season, but only one of those contests was decided by more than five points. Green Bay is also undefeated against everyone else, so clearly this is a really good-to-great team we're talking about. The Packers are top-10 in points scored (27.4, eighth) and points allowed (19.6, sixth) and third overall in turnover differential (plus-12).


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