Bills, 49ers lead 2026 NFL playoff odds: which teams are favored to make playoffs?
AFC contenders and Jacksonville’s rise
The Bills have the strongest odds to reach the playoffs in the AFC after starting 6-1. Last season’s AFC playoff teams were Denver, New England, Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, Houston, Buffalo and the Chargers.
Jacksonville is 5-2 and leads the AFC South with a comfortable division advantage. After beating Indianapolis, the Jaguars reached 14-3 over their past 17 regular-season games, their best such stretch since the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Their playoff odds moved from -700 to -2200.
NFC odds and Chicago’s surge
The 49ers are 6-1 and have the best NFC playoff odds at -2800. Last year’s NFC field included Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, Carolina, the Rams, San Francisco and Green Bay.
Chicago’s odds improved from -250 to -650. The Bears are second in their division and have lost to Minnesota and Green Bay, but they are 4-1 when Caleb Williams starts. Their wins include games at Carolina, Atlanta and Seattle, as well as a home victory over New England; the Seattle game ended 34-17.
Seattle faces a tougher path
The Seahawks have upcoming games against San Francisco and the Rams twice. Their playoff odds fell from -250 to -135 over the past week.
Key points
- The Bills lead the AFC playoff odds after a 6-1 start.
- The 49ers lead the NFC odds at -2800 and are 6-1.
- Jacksonville’s odds improved to -2200 as the 5-2 Jaguars lead the AFC South.
- Seattle’s odds dropped to -135 after three losses in its last four games.