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NFL Playoff Picture: A Fresh Perspective for Week 13

 

 

NFL Playoff Bracket: Latest Update on the Playoff Race for Week 13


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After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6) triumphed over the Carolina Panthers (3-9) on Sunday, their playoff prospects experienced a significant boost.

Entering Week 13, the Buccaneers had a 46% chance of reaching the playoffs, according to Next Gen Stats available as of 9 a.m. ET on Sunday. Their victory against the Panthers, who only maintain a 1% chance of making the playoffs, elevated Tampa Bay’s odds to 59%.

Despite this increase, Tampa Bay would still fall short of a playoff spot as the NFC South champion, since the Atlanta Falcons (6-6) have beaten them twice this season. The Buccaneers face tougher competition for a wild-card chance, with the Washington Commanders currently holding the worst wild-card record at 8-5.

NFL Playoff Odds by Team

Out of the NFL’s 32 teams, BetMGM has provided playoff odds for 20, with 15 teams excluded because they’re either heavy favorites or underdogs:

 

â—¾ Favorites: Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles

â—¾ Underdogs: Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans

Playoff Odds for Teams Still Competing

Here are the BetMGM odds for teams still battling for a playoff position. A plus sign indicates the potential winnings on a $100 bet, while a minus indicates how much one must wager to win $100.

Arizona Cardinals: Yes +120, No -145

Atlanta Falcons: Yes -300, No +240

Baltimore Ravens: Yes -10000, No +1600

Cincinnati Bengals: Yes +350, No -450

Dallas Cowboys: Yes +2000, No -10000

Denver Broncos: Yes -165, No +140

Houston Texans: Yes -1600, No +850

Indianapolis Colts: Yes +275, No -350

Los Angeles Rams: Yes +380, No -500

Miami Dolphins: Yes +400, No -550

Minnesota Vikings: Yes -10000, No +1800

New Orleans Saints: Yes +1200, No -3000

Pittsburgh Steelers: Yes -1200, No +750

San Francisco 49ers: Yes +400, No -550

Seattle Seahawks: Yes +150, No -185

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Yes +110, No -130

Washington Commanders: Yes -200, No +165