NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Latest Outlook and 2015-16 Super Bowl Odds

Through five weeks, bettors have a pretty good idea which teams aren't going to the Super Bowl this year.

Through a combination of power rankings and the odds dished out from those in charge of such important matters in Las Vegas, it's easy to see where the best and the worst stand. In predictable fashion, it's the New England Patriots up top, the Detroit Lions on bottom (what is this, 2008?).

The rest isn't so cut and dry just yet, which presents some interesting opportunities and must-avoid traps, all bunched in the same list. Below, let's assign power rankings and look at how Las Vegas feels about each team. 

Week 6 NFL Power Rankings and 2015-16 Super Bowl Odds

Rank	Team	SB Odds
1	New England Patriots	7-2
2	Green Bay Packers	7-2
3	Cincinnati Bengals	14-1
4	Arizona Cardinals	18-1
5	Atlanta Falcons	16-1
6	Carolina Panthers	33-1
7	New York Jets	50-1
8	Dallas Cowboys	40-1
9	Denver Broncos	12-1
10	Buffalo Bills	40-1
11	Indianapolis Colts	18-1
12	Seattle Seahawks	7-1
13	Pittsburgh Steelers	40-1
14	Minnesota Vikings	50-1
15	San Diego Chargers	50-1
16	Philadelphia Eagles	33-1
17	New York Giants	33-1
18	St. Louis Rams	90-1
19	Miami Dolphins	150-1
20	Kansas City Chiefs	65-1
21	Chicago Bears	300-1
22	Oakland Raiders	175-1
23	Cleveland Browns	300-1
24	Baltimore Ravens	40-1
25	Houston Texans	300-1
26	Tennessee Titans	200-1
27	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	400-1
28	Jacksonville Jaguars	500-1
29	New Orleans Saints	150-1
30	San Francisco 49ers	300-1
31	Washington	125-1
32	Detroit Lions	200-1

Odds courtesy of Odds Shark.

Great Line to Bet: Arizona Cardinals (18-1)

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The payout isn't incredible, per se, but bettors would be hard-pressed to find a better situation than the Arizona Cardinals and actually impact the wallet or purse in a notable manner. 

Head coach Bruce Arians has the Cardinals on a roll. The feared NFC West? Child's play for the Cardinals, owners of a 4-1 record with the rest of the division touting five combined wins.

Carson Palmer is on fire under center with 1,316 yards and 13 touchdowns to three picks, while the man formerly known as CJ2K looks incredible at 5.1 yards per carry with 405 yards and two scores.

Adam Levitan of DraftKings.com provided some perspective on Palmer's play: 

With the Seattle Seahawks floundering, the division is Arizona's to lose. The team's four wins have come by at least 12 points, a sure sign few teams in the league can slow Palmer and Co.—especially when the upcoming slate is so favorable.

This line will only move to better protect the house, so jump on it while it still makes sense.

Forget About It: Chicago Bears (300-1)

Some might view this is an incredible high-upside roll of the dice.

It's not.

The logic is there: Even without top wideout Alshon Jeffery, the Chicago Bears sit at 2-3, winners of two straight, the last a stunning late victory in Kansas City.

It's great that quarterback Jay Cutler might get his weapons back, but the NFC North belongs to the undefeated Green Bay Packers, who went into the Windy City in Week 1 and cruised to a 31-23 victory.

In other words, the Bears are in serious danger of being swept by Green Bay. Other divisional contests won't be so easy. Detroit stinks, but Minnesota is better than last year, when the Vikings still managed to split the season series.

If the Bears hit a hot streak and survive a San Diego-St. Louis-Denver-Green Bay stretch starting in Week 9, then fine. But the outlook isn't great, and wins against the Oakland Raiders and one-win Chiefs shouldn't encourage bettors to throw down cash.

Underdog to Consider: Pittsburgh Steelers (40-1)

Nobody would debate the fact that the AFC North belongs to the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals, but a second postseason slot for the division isn't out of the question.

With the Cleveland Browns at 2-3 and Baltimore Ravens at 1-4, the hobbled Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to stick around in the postseason conversation, Ben Roethlisberger or not.

Pittsburgh's ability to hang with two three-win AFC East clubs stuck behind the New England Patriots hinges on a Michael Vick-led offense. Or rather, a Le'Veon Bell-led attack considering the star back still rushed for 129 yards and a score in a loss to Baltimore with Vick under center.

In time, Roethlisberger will return to rejuvenate an attack that even hung with the Patriots in Week 1. ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler provided an update on Big Ben's status:

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I'm hearing Roethlisberger has had no major setbacks in the first 11 days and has graduated to stationary bike work. He ditched the crutches in the first week of rehab, which is a good sign. Roethlisberger roamed the sidelines freely last week against Baltimore, four days after injury.

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Due to losses and the AFC as a whole, this line has taken a rather large dip in recent weeks.

In other words, it's a prime time to capitalize. Pittsburgh looked almost unstoppable with Big Ben under center, and remember, that was while Bell served a two-game suspension.

Bettors could make huge bank when they finally get on the field together.

Stats courtesy of NFL.com and are accurate as of October 12. All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus.