The 2026 NFL season begins on September 9 and runs through Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027. Betfinder tracks live NFL match odds, Super Bowl futures, leading contenders and the betting angles that change as the season develops.
Defending champion Seattle opens the season against New England in a Super Bowl LX rematch, while the wider outright market gives us an early view of which teams sportsbooks expect to challenge this time around.
2026 NFL Season – Quick Facts
NFL betting markets can change quickly once the season starts. Injuries, quarterback performance and early results can move both weekly lines and Super Bowl prices significantly.
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Live NFL Match Odds
Compare the latest NFL match odds across multiple sportsbooks. The table shows the best available price for each team, with the wider sportsbook comparison available by expanding each game.
NFL Match Odds
Buffalo Bills v Los Angeles Chargers
NFL
Buffalo Bills
1.30
Unibet (UK)
↑1.29
Los Angeles Chargers
3.75
Paddy Power
↓3.80
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| Outcome | Unibet (UK) | Paddy Power | Betway | Coral | Ladbrokes | Betfair Sportsbook | LeoVegas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.29 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.25 | 1.30 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3.60 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.70 | 3.70 | 3.75 | 3.60 |
Cleveland Browns v Carolina Panthers
NFL
Cleveland Browns
2.15
Betfred (UK)
↓2.18
Carolina Panthers
1.77
Betway
↑1.74
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| Outcome | Betfred (UK) | Betway | Coral | Ladbrokes | Unibet (UK) | 888sport | William Hill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 2.15 | 2.10 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.14 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
| Carolina Panthers | 1.70 | 1.77 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals
NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers
2.60
William Hill
↑2.50
Cincinnati Bengals
1.57
Betway
↑1.56
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| Outcome | William Hill | Betway | Unibet (UK) | 888sport | Coral | Ladbrokes | Betfair Sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2.60 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 1.50 | 1.57 | 1.54 | 1.50 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.53 |
Detroit Lions v New York Jets
NFL
Detroit Lions
1.34
Unibet (UK)
↓1.35
New York Jets
3.50
Betway
↑3.40
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| Outcome | Unibet (UK) | Betway | Betfred (UK) | Coral | Ladbrokes | LeoVegas | 888sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 1.34 | 1.30 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| New York Jets | 3.35 | 3.50 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.35 | 3.30 |
Indianapolis Colts v Houston Texans
NFL
Indianapolis Colts
2.10
Paddy Power
↓2.15
Houston Texans
1.80
Unibet (UK)
↓1.83
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| Outcome | Paddy Power | Unibet (UK) | Betway | Coral | Ladbrokes | LeoVegas | Betfair Sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 2.10 | 2.04 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.10 |
| Houston Texans | 1.73 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.73 |
Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots
NFL
Jacksonville Jaguars
1.67
Betway
↓1.69
New England Patriots
2.30
Unibet (UK)
↓2.35
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| Outcome | Betway | Unibet (UK) | Coral | Ladbrokes | Betfred (UK) | LeoVegas | William Hill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1.67 | 1.64 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.62 | 1.62 | 1.62 |
| New England Patriots | 2.25 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
Miami Dolphins v Kansas City Chiefs
NFL
Miami Dolphins
6.00
Betway
↑5.75
Kansas City Chiefs
1.17
Betway
↑1.15
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| Outcome | Betway | Coral | Ladbrokes | LeoVegas | Betfred (UK) | Unibet (UK) | Betfair Sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 6.00 | 5.75 | 5.75 | 5.60 | 5.50 | 5.40 | 5.50 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.16 | 1.14 |
New York Giants v Tennessee Titans
NFL
New York Giants
1.74
Betway
↓1.77
Tennessee Titans
2.18
Unibet (UK)
↓2.20
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| Outcome | Betway | Unibet (UK) | LeoVegas | 888sport | Betfred (UK) | Coral | Ladbrokes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 1.74 | 1.70 | 1.72 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Tennessee Titans | 2.10 | 2.18 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
Washington Commanders v Seattle Seahawks
NFL
Washington Commanders
4.25
Unibet (UK)
↑4.00
Seattle Seahawks
1.29
Betway
↓1.30
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| Outcome | Unibet (UK) | Betway | 888sport | William Hill | Betfred (UK) | LeoVegas | Coral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 4.25 | 3.75 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.90 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1.23 | 1.29 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.25 |
San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals
NFL
San Francisco 49ers
1.29
Betway
↑1.25
Arizona Cardinals
4.20
Unibet (UK)
↓4.30
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| Outcome | Betway | Unibet (UK) | Coral | Ladbrokes | Betfred (UK) | LeoVegas | 888sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1.29 | 1.24 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.22 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3.75 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.15 | 4.20 |
Best prices come from Betfinder's cached sportsbook scan for the UK bookmaker region. Select a fixture to compare the cached bookmaker grid. Odds can move quickly, so verify the live price before betting.
NFL odds can move quickly. Check the sportsbook before betting. You can also use our Dropping Odds Tracker to follow notable market moves or the Odds Scanner to look for unusual prices.
Live Super Bowl LXI Odds
The Super Bowl outright market runs throughout the season and can change sharply after injuries, trades, and significant results.
Compare the latest prices below:
Super Bowl LXI Odds
| Selection | Best Odds | Bookmaker | Market Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 8.00 | Bovada | 7.207 books |
| Buffalo Bills | 8.50 | BetRivers | 8.257 books |
| Seattle Seahawks | 11.00 | BetOnline.ag | 11.007 books |
| San Francisco 49ers | 12.00 | BetOnline.ag | 11.507 books |
| Baltimore Ravens | 13.00 | BetOnline.ag | 11.007 books |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 13.00 | FanDuel | 13.007 books |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 19.00 | BetOnline.ag | 18.007 books |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 19.00 | BetOnline.ag | 17.007 books |
| Detroit Lions | 23.00 | BetOnline.ag | 21.007 books |
| New England Patriots | 23.00 | FanDuel | 23.007 books |
| Denver Broncos | 26.00 | FanDuel | 23.007 books |
| Dallas Cowboys | 28.00 | FanDuel | 26.007 books |
| Houston Texans | 29.00 | BetOnline.ag | 23.007 books |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 29.00 | BetOnline.ag | 26.007 books |
| Minnesota Vikings | 34.00 | BetOnline.ag | 31.007 books |
| Chicago Bears | 36.00 | BetMGM | 34.007 books |
Best prices are taken from Betfinder's cached sportsbook scan for the US bookmaker region. Odds can move quickly and availability varies by country, so verify the live price before betting.
The best price can vary between sportsbooks, particularly outside the shortest-priced teams. Comparing the market matters because even a relatively small difference in decimal odds improves the potential return without changing the selection.
We have also taken an early look at the outright market in our 2027 Super Bowl picks, where Denver was the price that caught our attention at 20/1.
2026 NFL Super Bowl Contenders
Preseason Super Bowl prices give us a starting point rather than a prediction. The NFL season is volatile enough that the market can look very different after only a few weeks.
These are six teams worth watching as the 2026 season begins.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams begin the season at the head of the Super Bowl market after reaching the NFC Championship Game last season and adding more quality to an already strong roster.
Matthew Stafford remains central to the case. Los Angeles has enough talent to contend immediately, but Stafford is entering his age-38 season and any problem at quarterback would change the outlook quickly.
Strength: High-end talent on both sides of the ball
Watch: Matthew Stafford’s health and durability
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo once again starts among the leading AFC contenders.
The Bills have shown repeatedly that they can win enough regular-season games to put themselves in contention. The harder question for outright betting is whether the available Super Bowl price adequately reflects their repeated difficulty converting that position into a championship.
Strength: Elite quarterback play
Watch: Whether another strong season finally becomes a Super Bowl run
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle enters 2026 as the defending Super Bowl champion after beating New England in Super Bowl LX.
The Seahawks start their title defence against the Patriots on September 9, making the opening game the first season-opening Super Bowl rematch since 2016.
Repeating is difficult, but Seattle has already proved that its approach can survive a postseason run.
Strength: Championship-level core
Watch: Whether the market starts charging too much for last season’s success
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore remains prominent in the AFC outright market and has enough high-level talent to justify being treated as a genuine contender.
That does not automatically make the Ravens a good bet. At shorter prices, the margin for error becomes smaller and another inconsistent season would quickly make an early outright ticket look expensive.
Strength: High ceiling and established core
Watch: Converting talent into consistent results
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City enters this season in an unusual position by its recent standards: among the contenders, but not automatically sitting at the top of the Super Bowl market.
Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid remain an obvious reason to take the Chiefs seriously. A slightly bigger outright price may become interesting if the wider roster shows it can return to championship level.
Strength: Quarterback and coaching
Watch: Whether the supporting roster can close the gap on the current market leaders
Denver Broncos
Denver is already one of the more interesting teams on Betfinder’s radar.
The Broncos finished 14-3 in 2025 and went within one game of the Super Bowl, yet our earlier outright scan still placed them behind several AFC rivals.
That gap was enough for us to take the 20/1 available earlier in August, although Denver’s exceptional record in close games last season gives the market a legitimate reason to expect some regression.
Strength: Defense and an improving roster
Watch: Whether last season’s close-game success is repeatable
Our full reasoning is in our Denver Super Bowl betting analysis.
Other NFL Teams to Watch
The outright market extends well beyond six contenders.
Teams such as New England, Philadelphia, Green Bay, Detroit, Houston, Cincinnati, San Francisco, and the Los Angeles Chargers are close enough to the leading group that a strong opening month could change their Super Bowl prices considerably.
Rather than locking this page to a preseason ranking, the live futures table above provides a better way to track how that second tier moves during the season.
NFL Betting Markets
NFL sportsbooks offer hundreds of markets during the season, but most betting starts with a handful of core options.
Moneyline
A moneyline bet simply asks which team will win the game.
The important part is still the price. Picking the likely winner and finding a worthwhile bet are not necessarily the same thing.
Point Spread
The point spread gives one team a handicap.
For example, a team priced at -3.5 needs to win by at least four points to cover the spread. A team at +3.5 can lose by three and still cover.
Small differences matter because NFL games frequently finish around common margins such as three and seven points.
Game Totals
Totals markets focus on the combined number of points scored.
A game might be listed at 47.5 points, allowing you to bet Over or Under that figure.
Quarterback injuries, offensive line changes, weather and playing style can all affect totals, but price movement matters too. An attractive Over at 46.5 may be considerably less appealing after the market moves to 50.
Super Bowl and Season Futures
Futures markets include the Super Bowl winner, conference winners, divisions, playoff qualification, and regular-season win totals.
These markets give us more opportunity to compare long-term team strength against the available odds rather than simply trying to predict which team will finish with the best record.
Player Props
Player markets cover passing, rushing and receiving statistics, touchdowns and other individual performances.
They can be especially sensitive to injuries, depth-chart changes and expected playing time, making late information important.
NFL Betting Angles to Watch in 2026
NFL betting is rarely about finding one fixed rule that works all season. The most useful angles change with injuries, team performance, and the prices available, but these are five factors worth checking before betting on NFL games or futures.
Few major betting markets are as dependent on one position as the NFL.
An injury or quarterback change can alter the point spread, moneyline, and total almost immediately. That makes current team news particularly important before betting.
NFL teams only play 17 regular-season games, so individual results attract plenty of attention.
A convincing Week 1 victory doesn’t automatically make a team a better Super Bowl bet at a substantially shorter price. Equally, one poor performance doesn’t necessarily destroy a preseason case.
The question is whether the result revealed something meaningful or simply moved the market.
A schedule that looks difficult in August can look very different by November.
Injuries, quarterback changes and unexpected contenders alter the real strength of future opponents, so preseason schedule rankings should not be treated as permanent.
The best team isn’t automatically the best bet. An elite contender can be priced too short, while a weaker team can become interesting if the sportsbook price underestimates its actual chance.
That difference between prediction and price is where most of Betfinder’s NFL analysis will focus.
Two sportsbooks can agree that a team should be the Super Bowl favorite while offering different odds.
If exactly the same selection is available at 6.50 rather than 6.00, taking the bigger price gives you a better potential return without changing the bet.
This is one of the main reasons we built Betfinder’s live comparison tools.
Recent Super Bowl Champions
| NFL Season | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2019 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2018 | New England Patriots |
Seattle enters 2026 as the reigning champion and will begin its defence against the same New England team it beat in Super Bowl LX.
FAQs
The 2026 NFL regular season begins on September 9, when defending Super Bowl champion Seattle hosts New England. Week 18 takes place on January 9-10, 2027.
Super Bowl LXI takes place on February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Betfinder compares upcoming NFL match odds across supported sportsbooks in the live table above. Expand a game to compare the available prices before placing a bet.
Fourteen teams reach the NFL postseason, with seven qualifiers from the AFC and seven from the NFC.
This page focuses on NFL match odds and Super Bowl futures. Betfinder’s wider tools can also help identify sportsbook price differences and notable market movement across supported events.
Last editorial update: August 29, 2026.