Super Bowl 2015: Matchup Predictions and Odds for Entire Field
The end of the NFL regular season has shifted the focus to the playoffs and the discussion about which two teams will eventually earn their way to the 2015 Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona on Feb. 1.
With perennial contenders like the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots reaching the postseason and dark-horse contenders like the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers ready to make some noise, the race to the Super Bowl is wide-open.
Here are the Wild Card Round predictions, the odds for every team in the field and a preview of the most dangerous team in the playoffs.
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| Arizona at Carolina | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 4:35 p.m. ET | ESPN | Arizona |
| Baltimore at Pittsburgh | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 8:15 p.m. ET | NBC | Pittsburgh |
| Cincinnati at Indianapolis | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 1:05 p.m. ET | CBS | Indianapolis |
| Detroit at Dallas | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 4:40 p.m. ET | FOX | Dallas |
| 1 | New England Patriots | 12-4 | 3-1 |
| 2 | Denver Broncos | 12-4 | 6-1 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 11-5 | 14-1 |
| 4 | Indianapolis Colts | 11-5 | 28-1 |
| 5 | Cincinnati Bengals | 10-5-1 | 40-1 |
| 6 | Baltimore Ravens | 10-6 | 40-1 |
| 1 | Seattle Seahawks | 12-4 | 12-5 |
| 2 | Green Bay Packers | 12-4 | 6-1 |
| 3 | Dallas Cowboys | 12-4 | 17-2 |
| 4 | Carolina Panthers | 7-8-1 | 40-1 |
| 5 | Arizona Cardinals | 11-5 | 66-1 |
| 6 | Detroit Lions | 11-5 | 40-1 |
*Betting information via OddsShark.com (as of Dec. 29).
The Most Dangerous Team in the Postseason: Seattle Seahawks
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks started the season with a putrid 3-3 record, but managed to dominated the NFC for the remainder of the year and entered the playoffs as the No. 1 overall seed in the conference.
Seattle finished the season with nine wins in its last 10 games and was utterly dominant on the defensive side of the ball. The Seahawks finished the regular season first in passing yards allowed per game (185.6) and third against the run (81.5).
The team also allowed only 39 combined points over the final six games.
When asked by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times about leading the NFL in fewest points allowed once again, head coach Pete Carroll said, “I think that’s fricken awesome. That’s a big time accomplishment. To lead this league for 2 straight years in probably the yardage and points; that’s a big, big deal. That’s the players. It’s the same guys out there.”
ESPN Radio host Jim Moore shared some interesting facts about the team’s recent success:
As the defending Super Bowl champions, Seattle understands the pressure that comes with a deep playoff run.
With veterans like running back Marshawn Lynch and cornerback Richard Sherman leading the players who haven’t been down the championship road before, Pete Carroll and the coaching staff will be ready for anything that gets thrown their way.
The first-round bye is a huge boost to ensure everyone is healthy and rested both physically and mentally after a tough regular season. Add in the fact that the team earned home-field advantage throughout the postseason, and there is no doubt the Seahawks are the most dangerous team in the hunt for the Super Bowl.
*Stats via NFL.com.
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