The draft isn’t even close, but we already have playoff markets! This is sometimes a great way to get ahead of the curve and ahead of the books! Which teams did enough in free agency? Which teams are a lock for the playoffs, and who didn’t do enough? This is a fun way to build your portfolio of NFL futures, and they give you a bet to sweat throughout the year. Let’s take a look at the prices for the 2026 NFL playoff bets, focused solely on the NFC.
2026 NFL Playoff Bets For The NFC
LA Rams (-330)
The Rams are entering what is likely Matt Stafford’s last season of football. They feel like a lock to make the playoffs, barring injury, in my opinion. I want to lock them up in my NFC playoff bets. However, they’re -330, which is the most juiced playoff team in the NFC. Therefore, when I’m working them into my NFL futures, it’ll have to be in a parlay. More on that later.
Seattle Seahawks (-255)
Call me a hater, but I don’t have a lot of faith in the defending Super Bowl champions running it back. They lost some really good defensive players. Sam Darnold is another year older. They’ll be fighting the old ‘Super Bowl hangover’. I’ve been avoiding them in all my NFC playoff bets and NFL futures.
San Francisco 49ers (-180)
This team is either going to be healthy and push the Rams for the best record in the NFC. Or, CMC will siphon everybody’s health, and the team will only win eight games. I tend to think it’ll be the first case. Purdy, CMC, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Ricky Pearsall, and George Kittle, oh my! This team is loaded with talent, and they have a coach who continues to coach them into the playoffs during healthy years. I feel confident putting them in my NFC playoff bets.
Philadelphia Eagles (-175)
The Eagles may have a stranglehold on this division once more. The Giants aren’t quite there. The Cowboys always seem to shoot themselves in the foot or get injured. The Commanders may be the worst team in this division. That leaves the Eagles to rise to the top. There’s a reason they keep making the playoffs and making Super Bowls. Nick Siriani maximizes production out of these guys. They’re a lock to make the NFC playoffs, and I won’t hesitate to place money on them, despite the juice.
Green Bay Packers (-175)
Call me biased, given that I’m a big Bears fan. However, I just don’t think this Packers team is all that good. Jordan Love doesn’t move the needle for me, and this team didn’t do much at all in free agency. Micah Parsons will likely miss at least four games, if not more, and they don’t have the money to bring in big names. Their draft picks have been less than impressive the past couple of years, so I don’t trust them there either. I’m not placing any NFC playoff bets on the Packers at -175.
Chicago Bears (+100)
You just read I was a Bears fan. The returning NFC North Champions will have a much tougher go at it this year. The schedule is harder, and you’d expect a little bit of negative regression from all the come-from-behind wins. That’s fair. However, Ben Johnson is cooking something special with this team. For Bears fans who watched tough season after tough season, we aren’t backing down on belief now. The defense should be faster and better, meaning there won’t be the need for so many come-from-behind wins.
Tampa Bay Bucs (+110)
I’m a very loud Baker-backer. However, last year, he didn’t look his best. It’s possible all the offensive coordinator changes are finally catching up to him. He no longer has Mike Evans to bail him out on 50/50 balls either. As much as I like this Bucs team, I think you’ll get another 8-9 or 9-8 season out of them, and the Panthers will out-play them.
Dallas Cowboys (+110)
The Cowboys never seem to be able to get out of their own way. They may be good to make the playoffs, but then they seem to blow it. Therefore, I’m not messing with them. Dak Prescott seems to continue to miss a little more each year. He has an excellent receiving corps in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. However, there just doesn’t seem to be enough on this team to get them over their slump.
Minnesota Vikings (+160)
You’re telling me we may get Kyler Murray or JJ McCarthy, and I’m only getting +160 odds? This feels like it should be closer to the +220. I’d feel better switching the Vikings and Panthers prices. I’d still take the Panthers, and I’d still pass on the Vikings. The quarterback play won’t be good enough for them to sustain a winning season.
New Orleans Saints (+200)
I’m a Boise State fan, so you know I’m a Kellen Moore fan. However, this team just has so many needs. I’m not entirely sold on Tyler Shough, though it would be nice to see him succeed. With questionable talent at a lot of positions, they’d have to make major upgrades in the draft in order to be worth sprinkling money on.
Washington Commanders (+210)
I’m fairly convinced this team will finish fourth in the division. Don’t waste your money.
Carolina Panthers (+220)
This number feels slightly disrespectful. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been a Bryce Young hater since he was drafted. However, he started looking better last year. In fact, good enough that the Panthers won the division and made the playoffs. The NFC South hasn’t gotten much better, but the Panthers have made improvements. I think they make the playoffs for a second year in a row.
New York Giants (+290)
I like what the Giants are building. I just don’t think they’re there yet. If that defense can continue to come together and make plays, the offensive corps of Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and Malik Nabers is really exciting. However, I need one more year of development from Dart before I’m ready to place them in my NFC playoff bets.
Arizona Cardinals (+2000)
The Cardinals are 20/1 for a reason. I would not consider them for your NFL futures, unless it’s to finish with the fewest wins. Will they improve in the draft? Probably. However, that isn’t saying a whole lot.
NFC Playoff Bets Parlay
Here’s a fun parlay regarding NFC playoff bets that you can add to your NFL futures and sweat out. I’m taking Rams, 49ers, Eagles, Bears, and Panthers to make the playoffs at +1938. 19/1 is a fun sweat throughout the season.
