NFL Odds to Make Playoffs in 2026: Commanders, Falcons Headline Sleepers
Summer is here, and while the kickoff to the NFL season is still months away, the best betting sites have dozens of futures bets to choose from.
One of the most popular offseason markets is NFL odds to make the playoffs during the 2026-27 campaign. You can place a 'Yes' or 'No' bet on any team and get great value before Week 1 begins.
NFL odds to make playoffs in 2026: Frontrunners
Not surprisingly, the teams that did well last season have the best odds to make the playoffs. For example, at BetMGM Sportsbook, some of the teams with the best odds to make the postseason include the Los Angeles Rams (-500), Buffalo Bills (-350), defending champion Seattle Seahawks (-250), Los Angeles Chargers (-210), and New England Patriots (-180).
Even three teams that failed to make the playoffs last season have good odds: the Baltimore Ravens (-350), Kansas City Chiefs (-210), and Detroit Lions (-220).
However, let’s check out some teams that may be in line for a playoff push and offer great value following disappointing seasons.
Sleeper picks to make NFL playoffs
While it's easy to bet on the teams with the shortest odds to make the NFL playoffs, the true value lies in the lower-tier teams.
We break down a few of the best bets for those seeking value in NFL playoff futures.
Washington Commanders
| Yes | No |
| +225 | -275 |
The Commanders missed out on the playoffs in 2025 after a surprising run to the NFC title game the previous season. Jayden Daniels missed many games after winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and still has a lot of work to do. He is back and healthy, with a better chance of remaining so behind a rebuilt, solid offensive line.
While there are still issues in the Nation’s Capital, Daniels is a young and dynamic player, and in his only full season, he took the Commanders to the conference title game.
Atlanta Falcons
| Yes | No |
| +240 | -300 |
The Falcons finished 8-9 last season, the same as the NFC South-winning Carolina Panthers, but lost out on a playoff berth due to the tiebreaker.
They are in the weakest division in football, have a stud RB/WR duo in Bijan Robinson and Drake London, and Tua Tagovailoa may rejuvenate his career in Atlanta with a quarterback competition with Michael Pennix Jr.
Atlanta made some solid offseason moves and will be in contention in the NFC South, where no team had a winning record last season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
| Yes | No |
| +180 | -220 |
He’s back! Aaron Rodgers is returning for his final season and played pretty well last year, leading Pittsburgh to the playoffs.
Mike McCarthy is the new head coach, and the team now has a legit receiver duo after trading for Michael Pittman Jr. to play alongside DK Metcalf. Jalen Ramsey was added to the defense, and the revamped team is in win-now mode in Rodgers’ swan song.
Carolina Panthers
| Yes | No |
| +225 | -275 |
Carolina made the playoffs last season at 8-9, but doesn't have good odds to get back. However, as mentioned earlier, they are in the weakest division in the NFC South, and Bryce Young was pretty good last year.
The team had a good offseason, picking up solid players on both sides of the ball, and their defense has playmakers all over the field.
Las Vegas Raiders
| Yes | No |
| +550 | -1000 |
Ok, taking a flyer here with the Raiders. Yeah, they are the Raiders and play in the killer AFC West, but there is optimism. The organization has become more structured, and they have a revamped coaching staff.
Las Vegas has young building blocks on offense in tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty. Star defensive end Maxx Crosby is also still in the fold.
The team took Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL Draft and also signed veteran Kirk Cousins. The team added talent on both sides of the ball, and while a long shot to make the playoffs, Vegas is heading in the right direction.
