Eight teams in the NFL have experienced active postseason droughts for more than four seasons.
Which of the Jets, Broncos, Lions, Dolphins, Giants, Falcons, Panthers and Jaguars is most likely to end the playoff skid this season?
Here’s everything you need to know from a betting perspective on how likely these teams are to make the playoffs (all NFL odds by FOX Bet).
The New York Jets have made the playoffs the longest (11 seasons) since the postseason in 2010, and the playoff drought continues.
The Denver Broncos are next in the six-season skid.
Teams with a five-season playoff drought are the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and New York Giants.
Teams missing four seasons in the playoffs are the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Postseason Odds (FOX Bet) *
Broncos (7-10 in 2021, 4th in AFC West)
Yes: -138 (Bet $10 and win a total of $17.25)
No: +110 (Bet $10 to win a total of $21)
Win the Super Bowl: +1900 (Bet $10 to win a total of $200)
Dolphins (9-8, AFC East 3rd)
Yes: +135 (Bet $10 and win a total of $23.50)
No: -182 (Bet $10 and win a total of $15.49)
Win the Super Bowl: +3500 (Bet $10 and win a total of $360)
FALCONS (7-10, 3rd in NFC South)
Yes: +800 (Bet $10 to win a total of $90)
No: -1250 (Bet $10 and win a total of $10.80)
Win the Super Bowl: +15000 (Bet $10 and win a total of $1,510)
Giants (4 wins, 13 losses, 4th in NFC East)
Yes: +220 (Bet $10 to win a total of $32)
No: -303 (Bet $10 and win a total of $13.30)
Win the Super Bowl: +9000 (Bet $10 and win a total of $910)
Jaguars (3-14, 4th in AFC South)
Yes: +400 (Bet $10 to win a total of $50)
No: -667 (Bet $10 and win a total of $11.50)
Win the Super Bowl: +10000 (Bet $10 to win a total of $1,010)
JETS (4 wins, 13 losses, AFC East 4th)
Yes: +5500 (Bet $10 to win a total of $65)
No: -1000 (Bet $10 to win a total of $11)
Win the Super Bowl: +15000 (Bet $10 and win a total of $1,510)
Lions (3-13-1, 4th in NFC North)
Yes: +350 (Bet $10 to win a total of $45)
No: -667 (Bet $10 and win a total of $11.50)
Win the Super Bowl: +10000 (Bet $10 to win a total of $1,010)
PANTHERS (5-12, 4th in NFC South)
Yes: +425 (Bet $10 to win a total of $52.50)
No: -667 (Bet $10 and win a total of $11.50)
Win the Super Bowl: +8000 (Bet $10 and win a total of $810)
* = as of August 29, 2022
To determine which team is doing the best to end the futility of the playoffs, we assembled a FOX sports betting version of the Algonquin Round Table.
FOX Sports betting analysts Jason McIntyre, Sam Panayotovich (aka Sammy P), Geoff Schwartz and FOX Sports NFL writer Eric Williams share their thoughts on picking a disastrous team to make the playoffs this season. increase.
Surprisingly (or maybe not), each of the four chose a different franchise. Welcome to the NFL World of Parity!
Could Baker Mayfield lead the Panthers to the NFC playoffs?
Madden’s simulation this season believes the Panthers will make it to the playoffs as the NFC’s wild card team. If the Panthers make the playoffs around Baker his Mayfield, skip Bayless’ answer.
Jason McIntyre: Denver Broncos
McIntyre rocks the fence wide, saying Denver is not only a bottom-to-top contender in the AFC West, but also a potential Super Bowl LVII berth.
why? McIntyre notes that last season the Broncos lost seven games against his team in the playoffs. Denver also acquired Russell Wilson in a trade with the Seahawks. Russell Wilson is a Pro Bowl quarterback who has made nine appearances, played in two Super Bowls and won one.
“Russell Wilson is a big upgrade from game manager Teddy Bridgewater (now in Miami), and the trickle-down effect will be huge.” , and finished 20th in DVOA (defensive adjustment over average), but added pass rusher Randy Gregory and run stopper DJ Jones.
“Injuries have plagued the Broncos for the last two years. With that in mind, you team is ripe for a potentially big turnaround.
“It’s a tough December schedule, but the Broncos finished 11-6.”
Pick: Broncos (-138 FOX Bet, wager $10 and win a total of $17.25) make the postseason
Pick: Broncos (+130 on FOX Bet, bet $10 and win $23 total) Win at least 10.5 games
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Sam Panayotovic: Detroit Lions
Detroit has become a popular long-shot bet on the Super Bowl winner as bettors spot a case of Lions fever.
Panajotovic isn’t quite there, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lions move up the standings in NFC North.
“Lions are better than you think,” said Sammy P. “Management has done a great job from the trenches and Pro Football Focus believes Detroit’s offensive line could be one of the best in the league.
“Assuming quarterback Jared Goff has plenty of time to pitch, look to Eamon La St. Brown, DJ Chark, TJ Hockenson and rookie Jameson Williams to play in space. Star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson has stepped up a decent pass rush and could pave the way for Detroit to sneak into the wild card game if the Packers or the Vikings can’t make it.”
Pick: Lions (+350 FOX bets, wager $10 and win a total of $45) make the postseason
Jeff Schwartz: Carolina Panthers
Baker Mayfield has been in trouble in Cleveland, but Schwartz said the 2018 No. 1 pick will allow Carolina to upgrade to the most important position in the sport.
“A healthy and motivated Baker Mayfield is the best quarterback the Panthers have had under Matt Ruhl,” Schwartz said. Yes, and there’s no better choice for NFC’s 7th seed.
Schwartz also wants Mayfield to win Comeback Player of the Year.
PICK: Panthers (+425 FOX bets, bet $10, win total $52.50) make the postseason
Eric Williams: Jacksonville Jaguars
Williams said he expects Jacksonville to improve as 2021 No. 1 quarterback Trevor Lawrence continues to grow in the job.
“The Jaguars made a huge upgrade on offense and defense during the offseason,” Williams said. “Trevor Lawrence is talented, led by a Super Bowl-winning coach named Doug Pederson, and they play in the AFC’s weakest division, the AFC South.”
PICK: Jaguar (+400 on FOX Bet, wager $10 and win a total of $50) make the postseason
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