The road to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans is already taking shape, and the bookmakers have delivered their first major verdict. Fresh off their back-to-back championship victories, the Kansas City Chiefs have been installed as the early favourites to achieve what no NFL team has ever done: win three consecutive Lombardi Trophies.
According to the latest odds from BetMGM, the Chiefs lead the pack at +600. This positioning is a testament to the enduring power of the Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid dynasty, which shows no signs of slowing down.
The Chief Challengers
Hot on their heels are the San Francisco 49ers, the very team Kansas City defeated in last season's epic Super Bowl showdown. The 49ers are given the next best chance at +650, as they look to run it back with a stacked roster that remains largely intact.
Not far behind, the Baltimore Ravens are priced at +900. Despite key departures on defence, the presence of the electrifying, reigning MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson ensures they remain a formidable force in the AFC.
The Best of the Rest
The landscape of contenders features several familiar powerhouses:
- Buffalo Bills: +1000
- Detroit Lions: +1200
- Cincinnati Bengals: +1200
- Philadelphia Eagles: +1600
- Miami Dolphins: +1600
- Green Bay Packers: +2000
- New York Jets: +2000
- Dallas Cowboys: +2000
The Bengals, with a healthy Joe Burrow back under centre, and the Lions, riding a wave of momentum from their deepest playoff run in decades, are particularly intriguing prospects at their value.
Longshots and Dark Horses
Further down the board, teams like the Houston Texans (+2500), Atlanta Falcons (+2500), and Los Angeles Rams (+2800) offer potential for a Cinderella story. The Texans, led by Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud, have rapidly emerged as a serious threat in the AFC South.
For those looking for a true flutter, the likes of the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals are all available at the long odds of +15000.
With the NFL Draft and free agency still to reshape rosters, these odds are far from static. But one thing is clear: all roads to the championship once again run through Kansas City.
