Updated Super Bowl Odds for Every Team in the Playoff Race

As the NFL enters Week 16, 19 teams still have a chance to make it into the playoffs. As we've seen in recent years, once a team makes the playoffs, the Super Bowl is certainly within its reach.

The key to making a run at the Lombardi Trophy is getting hot at the right time. Winning games in September is nice, but winning games in December is necessary to gain momentum into the playoffs.

Today we bring you updated Super Bowl odds for every team left in the playoff race heading into Week 16.

Miami Dolphins: 500/1 Odds

Current Record: 6-8

Remaining Schedule: vs. Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots

Even if the Miami Dolphins sneak into the playoffs, which they'll need a lot of help doing, there is simply no way this team wins the Super Bowl this year.

While we've seen young quarterbacks make runs in the playoffs, we've never seen a quarterback as raw as Ryan Tannehill do that. There is quite a bit to like about what Tannehill brings to the field, but it is way too soon to seriously consider him beating a team like the New England Patriots in the playoffs.

This team certainly has talent and potential on both sides of the ball, but a Super Bowl run this year is out of the question.

St. Louis Rams: 250/1 Odds

Current Record: 6-7-1

Remaining Schedule: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at Seattle Seahawks

It's actually quite surprising that the St. Louis Rams are still in the playoff race in the NFC. While three of their six wins have come against current playoff or potential-playoff teams, they didn't look overly dominant in any of those wins.

What makes the Rams an interesting playoff and Super Bowl team is the ability they have to shut down opponents on offense. With Cortland Finnegan, Janoris Jenkins, Robert Quinn and Chris Long, St. Louis can get pressure on quarterbacks and force turnovers.

Unfortunately, the inconsistent play of Sam Bradford and lack of weapons on offense will keep this team from the any type of run in the playoffs. If the Rams do in fact sneak into the playoffs, look for them to make an exit in their first game.

New Orleans Saints: 175/1 Odds

Current Record: 6-8

Remaining Schedule: at Dallas Cowboys, vs. Carolina Panthers

I really hate giving Drew Brees these types of odds, but the New Orleans Saints just haven't been impressive in recent weeks.

After winning five of six in the middle of the season to get back on track, the Saints had lost three games in a row before winning in Week 15. The offense is still ridiculously explosive, as was evident by the 41 points put on the board last week.

However, Brees is making too many mistakes with the football (league-leading 18 interceptions), and the defense is still extremely suspect. New Orleans needs to win out, which will be difficult, and it needs a ton of help to even make the playoffs.

Should that happen, Brees and Co. have the potential to upset a team or two, but making it to the Super Bowl is just too much to ask of this team.

Indianapolis Colts: 150/1 Odds

Current Record: 9-5

Remaining Schedule: at Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Houston Texans

The Indianapolis Colts have been the surprise team of the season, as no one expected them to finish over .500. However, when you dig a little deeper, you see that their record is slightly misleading.

The combined record of the teams Indianapolis has beaten is only 50-76. The only two teams with winning records of that group are the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, who the Colts played early in the season.

The biggest concern for Indianapolis is the way it has played against the elite teams in the AFC. Against the New England Patriots and Houston Texans, Andrew Luck and Co. were outscored 88-41. 

Considering that Indianapolis will likely to have to beat one or both of those teams to make the Super Bowl, its odds aren't very good.

Washington Redskins: 125/1 Odds

Current Record: 8-6

Remaining Schedule: at Philadelphia Eagles, vs. Dallas Cowboys

With a win last week, the Washington Redskins now sit atop the NFC East. Considering the favorable schedule they possess, they'll likely find their way into the playoffs this year.

If Washington ends up in the playoffs, it'll be an extremely dangerous team for one reason: Robert Griffin III. No player has been as dynamic this year at the quarterback position, and he gives his team a chance to win every game.

What is also working in Washington's favor is that it is currently on a five-game winning streak. The Redskins have scored at least 30 points in four of those five games, showing just how potent they can be on offense.

The only real question surrounding this team is the defense. Will it be able to continue its high level of play into January? If it can, it'll be an extremely dangerous team.

However, the lack of playmakers in the secondary will ultimately push this team out of the playoffs sooner than later.

Chicago Bears: 100/1 Odds

Current Record: 8-6

Remaining Schedule: at Arizona Cardinals, at Detroit Lions

Had we been giving the Chicago Bears' odds a few weeks ago, they would have been much higher than 100-to-1. However, the Bears have lost five of their last six and could end up actually missing the playoffs after starting the season 7-1.

There are issues on both sides of the ball right now for the Bears. Jay Cutler continues to struggle successfully finding a consistent receiving option outside of Brandon Marshall. When teams take away Marshall, the entire Bears offense goes completely to waste.

On the defensive side of the ball, the loss of Brian Urlacher appears to be significant. They've been dominated in the middle of the field in their two games without him, both through the air and on the ground.

Things are moving in the wrong direction for the Bears to believe they're a true threat to win the Super Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings: 85/1 Odds

Current Record: 8-6

Remaining Schedule: at Houston Texans, vs. Green Bay Packers

The Minnesota Vikings currently hold the final wild-card spot in the NFC, but they also have the toughest remaining schedule. Both Houston and Green Bay will be playing for home-field advantage, making it very difficult for Minnesota to get an easy win.

However, when you have Adrian Peterson on your roster, any team becomes beatable. Peterson has been otherworldly over the past four weeks, averaging 171 rushing yards and a touchdown. With him playing so well, the Vikings can dominate time of possession and keep opposing offenses on the year.

The Vikings might be the scariest team in the playoffs because of Peterson. Of course, they'll have to get there first, which is still going to be extremely difficult.

Dallas Cowboys: 80/1 Odds

Current Record: 8-6

Remaining Schedule: vs. New Orleans Saints, at Washington Redskins

While the Dallas Cowboys have been known for crumbling in December in recent seasons, this year has been the exact opposite. They've won five of their last six games, including three straight this month.

What makes the current winning streak even more impressive for Dallas is the way it has been winning games. In their last three wins, the Cowboys have won by a combined nine points. Those were games that Tony Romo used to lose, but that isn't the case any longer.

This is a team that is gaining confidence with every game that passes. While their odds aren't great, I don't think they'll choke if given the opportunity like they have in years past.

Baltimore Ravens: 75/1 Odds

Current Record: 9-5

Remaining Schedule: vs. New York Giants, at Cincinnati Bengals 

While teams like the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers are getting hot at the right time, the same can't be said about the Baltimore Ravens.

They've lost three games in a row against one team already in the playoffs and two more in the thick of the playoff race. In those three losses, a number of problems have been brought to light for the Ravens.

For starters, Joe Flacco continues to prove that he is far from an elite quarterback. He's simply too inconsistent and makes too many mistakes for Baltimore to be a real threat in the playoffs.

On top of that, this Ravens defense isn't nearly as dominant as it has been in years past. It's struggling to stop both the run and pass, and age really seems to be catching up to its key players.

With two good teams remaining on the schedule, the Ravens could end up limping into the playoffs and making an early exit.

Pittsburgh Steelers: 70/1 Odds

Current Record: 7-7

Remaining Schedule: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, vs. Cleveland Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers are another team moving in the wrong direction as the season comes to a close. However, they have a better excuse than a team like the Baltimore Ravens for losing some games late in the season.

Ben Roethlisberger was injured in Week 10 and missed the next three games. While the Steelers have lost both games since Roethlisberger has returned, they're still waiting for Roethlisberger to get back to 100 percent.

Unfortunately, they won't be able to wait too much longer for Big Ben to get healthy. Another loss and the Steelers will need quite a bit of luck to make the playoffs.

However, if Pittsburgh wins out, it'll earn a playoff berth, and once Roethlisberger gets into the playoffs, he is always a major threat to make a run.

Cincinnati Bengals: 65/1 Odds

Current Record: 8-6

Remaining Schedule: at Pittsburgh Steelers, vs. Baltimore Ravens

The final two games of the season for the Cincinnati Bengals are like their own personal playoffs. To beat both the Steelers and Ravens would give Cincinnati a ton of momentum heading into January.

That, of course, is no easy task, but the Bengals certainly have the talent on their roster to do that. It all starts with A.J. Green, but this team is filled with talent along both sides of the ball.

Geno Atkins may be the best defensive tackle in the game of football now. Andy Dalton and BenJarvus Green-Ellis are becoming key parts of the offense. And who could forget about the stellar play of Rey Maualuga and Vontaze Burfict at the linebacker position?

Overall, the Bengals have a lot of talent but are still too young to be taken overly seriously as a Super Bowl threat.

New York Giants: 50/1 Odds

Current Record: 8-6

Remaining Schedule: at Baltimore Ravens, vs. Philadelphia Eagles

These odds may seem a little low for the defending Super Bowl champions, but the New York Giants are trending in the wrong direction right now. They've lost four of their last six, including an embarrassing 34-point loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15.

The struggles for New York seem to revolve around the play of Eli Manning. He isn't making the throws that he should be making, with four interceptions in his last two games.

The Giants can only go as far as Eli carries them. With him struggling down the stretch, it is hard to imagine them making a run similar to the one from last year.

Seattle Seahawks: 45/1 Odds

Current Record: 9-5

Remaining Schedule: vs. San Francisco 49ers, vs. St. Louis Rams

Few teams are playing as well as the Seattle Seahawks are playing right now. With their 50-17 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 15, the Seahawks have scored 108 points in their last two games.

It isn't just the offense in Seattle that has been dominant, either. In the last two weeks, Seattle has only given up 17 points to opposing offenses. It continues to play an aggressive style of defense that forces teams to make mistakes.

What really makes this team dangerous, however, is the combination of Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. With these two players, Seattle doesn't turn the ball over and can control the game in a number of ways.

The Seahawks have two tough games remaining on their schedule in order to lock up a wild-card spot, but if they make the playoffs, there isn't a team in the NFC that is going to be thankful to play them.

Atlanta Falcons: 20/1 Odds

Current Record: 12-2

Remaining Schedule: at Detroit Lions, vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yes, the Atlanta Falcons are tied for the best record in the NFL right now, but there are still major questions surrounding this team. For example, can Matt Ryan actually win a game in the playoffs?

His career record is 0-3 in playoff games, and he's lost both at home and on the road. Obviously Ryan is playing the best football of his career right now, but I still don't think you can trust this team until Ryan wins a playoff game.

They do have plenty of weapons to work with, as Julio Jones, Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez might be the best receiving trio in the league. If this offense can continue to play at a high level and Atlanta can get home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, this team could finally make a run.

Houston Texans: 15/1 Odds

Current Record: 12-2

Remaining Schedule: vs. Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts

Much like the Atlanta Falcons, the reason that the Houston Texans' odds may be surprisingly low is that this team simply doesn't have the playoff experience that the other teams have.

They've also struggled mightily against the top quarterbacks in the league. In games against Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, Houston has an 0-2 record. They were also outscored 84-38 in those two games.

If the Texans can't slow down elite quarterbacks, they'll have a difficult time even making it to the Super Bowl.

New England Patriots: 10/1 Odds

Current Record: 10-4

Remaining Schedule: at Jacksonville Jaguars, vs. Miami Dolphins

With their loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, the New England Patriots looked vulnerable for the first time in a long time.

The 49ers were able to pound the ball down New England's throat, control the clock and build a huge lead. While the Patriots ultimately made quite the comeback, they simply couldn't do enough to come away with the win.

The good news for New England is that it'll have two rather easy games to figure out the issues that San Francisco brought to light. The Patriots should enter the playoffs on a small winning streak and will be primed for another deep run.

San Francisco 49ers: 8/1 Odds

Current Record: 10-3-1

Remaining Schedule: at Seattle Seahawks, vs. Arizona Cardinals

For the entire 2012 season, the San Francisco 49ers have been known for their defense. However, on Sunday night San Francisco showed the world just how dangerous it can be on offense.

Since Colin Kaepernick was put into the starting lineup, the 49ers have seemed like a completely different team. They're still a run-first offense, but they now are a major threat to push the ball down the field through the air.

With Kaepernick getting Randy Moss and Michael Crabtree more involved in the offense, the 49ers have multiple threats to make plays after the catch. If they can figure out how to involve Vernon Davis more in the offense, this could become one of the most dangerous offenses in the league.

Combine San Francisco's recently potent offense with the best defense in the league, and you have one of the most dangerous teams heading into the playoffs.

Green Bay Packers: 5/1 Odds

Current Record: 10-4

Remaining Schedule: vs. Tennessee Titans, at Minnesota Vikings

With a win in Week 15 over the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers locked up the NFC North. After starting the season 2-3, the Packers have won eight of their last nine games and once again look like one of the best teams in the league.

It all begins with Aaron Rodgers, who continues to play at an MVP-level each week. However, the Packers are also starting to get some production from Alex Green, Ryan Grant and DuJuan Harris in the run game.

With Green Bay becoming healthier with each week that passes, it'll only get better over the final two games of the season. This team looks eerily similar to the team in 2010 that won the Super Bowl, and another deep run in the playoffs looks more and more likely with each week that passes.

Denver Broncos: 2/1 Odds

Current Record: 11-3

Remaining Schedule: vs. Cleveland Browns, vs. Kansas City Chiefs

No team has looked as good as the Denver Broncos have in recent weeks. They've won nine games in a row, including wins over the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. With two easy games remaining, this team should be riding an 11-game winning streak into the playoffs.

Peyton Manning looks like his old self and continues to become more familiar with his weapons in Denver. While many expected this team offense to take a hit when Willis McGahee was injured, Knowshon Moreno has stepped in beautifully and played extremely well in his absence. 

On defense, Von Miller continues to make a strong argument as to why he should win the Defensive Player of the Year award. With everything clicking at the right moment, the Broncos are the team to beat in the AFC and have the best odds to be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season.