Odds to Win the 2012 NFL Super Bowl XLVI
New England Patriots Early Favorites for 2012 NFL Super Bowl XLVI
Despite their early exit from the NFL Playoffs this season the New England Patriots are once again favored to win the 2012 Super Bowl to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 5th, 2012. The Patriots went 14-2 in the regular season and their young defense struggled in their NFL Divisional Playoff game against the New York Jets.
The following are the odds posted as of January 20th by the Las Vegas Hilton Superbook on all 32 teams with a brief synopsis on their pre draft chances to advance to and win Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th 2012.
Carolina Panthers 300-1
Ron Rivera takes over as the incoming coach for the Carolina Panthers and it will be a long season for the first time head coach. Rivera orchestrated the impressive San Diego Chargers defense in 2010 and the former Chicago Bears Super Bowl winner will bring his tenacity and grit to this team. Look for the Panthers to draft a defensive player with the first overall pick.
Buffalo Bills 200-1
The Buffalo Bills were a team in transition for the 2010 NFL season. They maintained a great attitude despite suffering bad break after bad break in the 2010 NFL season. CJ Spiller will have to step up this season after a disappointing rookie season. Ryan Fitzpatrick was a pleasant surprise in 2010 and he may have what it takes to be a top 15 NFL quarterback in the 2011 NFL season.
Seattle Seahawks 100-1
Talk about no respect! The Las Vegas Hilton Superbook has posted the Seattle Seahawks as the third longest shot to win the 2012 Super Bowl. Matt Hasselbeck will be a year older and Pete Carroll will have to capitalize on his teams run to the NFL Divisional Playoffs. Is 100-1 a good bet on Seattle? The short answer is no.
Denver Broncos 60-1
John Elway has taken over as the general manager fro the Denver Broncos and his first course of action was to hire former Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox. Fox was a steal after his Carolina Panthers went into a rebuilding mode in the 2010 NFL season. Fox will have to make a decision on Tim Tebow as the starting quarterback and he will have to decide if he wants to trade or keep Kyle Orton.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
St Louis Rams 60-1
Sam Bradford and a new offensive coordinator could be trouble if they build up their receiver depth through free agency and the NFL Draft. Bradford had a fantastic rookie season with a rag tag assortment of receivers in the 2010 NFL season. Look for the St Louis Rams to improve in 2011 and once the NFL Divisional odds are posted they may be a good bet to win the NFC West. Stay tuned.
Washington Redskins 60-1
Mike Shanahan is ripping this team down and reinventing it for the 2011 NFL season. He has ousted his two highest paid stars on the team and is working towards a goal for this team but no one but Shanahan knows what that goal is. Shanahan will focus on making his team in his image with his second NFL Draft since arriving in the nations capitol. The Washington Redskins will finish in the basement once again in the NFC East.
Jacksonville Jaguars 60-1
David Garrard had one of his best seasons as an NFL quarterback and having Maurice Jones-Drew in the back field never hurts a quarterback that loves to set up the play action pass. Defense will be the focus of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL Draft and the will focus on finding some great secondary players.
Cincinnati Bengals 60-1
Carson Palmer is at the end of his career and Terrell Owens and Chad Ocho Cinco will depart from theCincinnati Bengals as well. The NFL Draft will be interesting this year for the Cincinnati Bengals since they need help in every facet of their team.
Cleveland Browns 60-1
Mike Holmgren is not a general manager to take lightly. His team is in the toughest division in the NFL and he will mold this team accordingly. He already has a good combination of offensive weapons. He has a power running back in Peyton Hillis and a wide receiver/wildcat option with Joshua Cribbs. Look for the Cleveland Browns to surprise teams again in the 2011 NFL season and notch a few more victories but they are still rebuilding.
Tennessee Titans 60-1
Detroit Lions 50-1
Matt Stafford has the potential to be a top ten NFL quarterback in the future but he will be growing into his skin in the 2011 NFL season. The Detroit Lions were a good play as underdogs last season but the sportsbooks will be making tighter lines on them in the 2011 NFL season. The Detroit Lions will be in Super Bowl form in one more year.
Oakland Raiders 50-1
The Oakland Raiders went 6-0 in the AFC West but they only won two games outside of their division. They lost two heart breakers in 2010 but they have a their core of coaches remaining with the team despite losing head coach Tom Cable. Oakland Raiders fans would be remiss if they do not take a shot on the Oakland Raiders at 50-1 and non fans might be smart to throw a small wager on this team.
San Francisco 49ers 40-1
Jim Harbaugh has inherited a strong team on both sides of the ball but it may be a little much to ask of Harbaugh to get this team to the Super Bowl and win. Check back later for odds to win the NFL Divisional titles. The 49ers will once again be a good pick to win the NFC West Division if they can secure a good quarterback.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40-1
Raheem Morris made an incredible run in the 2010 NFL season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 10 games and played well within the competitive NFC South Division. The 2011 NFL season will not be as kind to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Look for the Bucs to falter in 2011. They will win only eight to nine games as their divisional rivals adjust to them.
Minnesota Vikings 30-1
The Minnesota Vikings are in need of a quarterback and if they can secure a top ten quarterback they have an opportunity to make deep run in the competitive NFC North. Both sides of the ball have talent for the Minnesota Vikings and they are worth a look at 30-1. Take a shot at the Minnesota Vikings at 30-1 to win the 2012 NFL Super Bowl.
Miami Dolphins 30-1
The Miami Dolphins were a team in disarray as the 2010 NFL season came to a close. Tony Sparano was in jeopardy of being replaced when the season ended as the Dolphins courted Jim Harbaugh for the head coaching job. The Dolphins may win 8-9 games in 2011 but they have no chance to make a run in the NFL Playoffs.
Houston Texans 30-1
Defense will be the key for this team and the addition of Wade Phillips as the defensive coordinator will be a major addition. Take the Houston Texans at 30-1 to in the 2012 Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
The 2010 run of the Kansas City Chiefs was an aberration and they will return to form in the 2011 NFL season. The running game will still be the Chiefs calling card but they will need to improve their play calling against the better teams in the NFL.
Indianapolis Colts 18-1
Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts suffered through an exorbinant amount of injuries in the 2010 NFL season and they still made their way to within one point of making it to the NFL Divisional Playoffs. Look for Peyton Manning and the Colts to rebound in the 2011 NFL season with much better offensive production.
They will also focus on nabbing a solid run stopping safety in the 2011 NFL Draft to learn from oft injured veteran Bob Sanders. The Indianapolis Colts are a good bet at 18-1 win the 2012 NFL Super Bowl.
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Tony Romo will be back and healthy to begin the 2011 NFL season and this will make the Dallas Cowboys and their talented offense an instant favorite to contend for for the 2012 Super Bowl. 15-1 is a good early number on the Cowboys and they are a team that can win 12 to 13 games in the 2011 NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys are the best bet at 15-1 to win the 2012 Super Bowl
Chicago Bears 15-1
The Chicago Bears made a deep run into the NFL Playoffs but they must learn to create more offensive chances under the new offense of Mike Martz. It is a growing process under new OC Martz and they could get better offensively and match the out put of their devastating defense.
Atlanta Falcons 15-1
The Atlanta Falcons must improve their defense if they want to advance deep into the NFL Playoffsand make a Super Bowl run during the 2011 NFL season. Matt Ryan is still developing as an NFL quarterback but the offense will not be what holds this team back. The Falcons are a couple of seasons away from a Super Bowl win.
New Orleans Saints 15-1
New York Giants 15-1
Eli Manning and the New York Giants were inconsistent in the 2010 NFL season. They won ten games and they were one win away from making the NFL Playoffs. They have plenty of opportunity to make the NFL Playoffs and win an NFL Wild Card Playoff game but they have no chance of winning Super Bowl XLVI.
Philadelphia Eagles 12-1
Michael Vick is an exciting quarterback to watch but he cannot take the punishment fro 17 weeks and get his team to the next level. Andy Reid as shown he is not very good with his decision making under pressure which leads to one conclusion. He has no chance of winning the Super Bowl in 2012 or beyond.
San Diego Chargers 12-1
Norv Turner is another coach that will never win the Super Bowl. The team is talented and Phillip Rivers is a potential NFL MVP candidate every season. This talented team will never overcome their deadpan coach Norv Turner aka "Deputy Droopy Dog."
New York Jets 12-1
Rex Ryan has overcome the handicap of Mark Sanchez as his quarterback the last two seasons. If he does not make a change at quarterback in the 2011 NFL season it will be too much to overcome. This aggressive and hard hitting defense can only do so much to push this team to the next level. At 12-1 the odds are too short on the New York Jets.
Baltimore Ravens 12-1
The Baltimore Ravens offense never found themselves in the 2010 NFL campaign. Joe Flacco is a decent quarterback but he will never be an elite quarterback. If John Harbaugh wants to advance in the NFL Playoffs he may want to test the waters and find out if there is a veteran quarterback with a few years left in his career. Until then the Baltimore Ravens are an NFL Playoff team and nothing more.
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was their strong suit in the 2010 NFL season. Believe it or not the defense may be better next season with Aaron Smith back in the lineup. Ben Roethlisberger will be a starter for the entire season and speedster Mike Wallace will have one more year of experience under his belt. The Steelers may be a good cover bet but 10-1 is a prohibitive futures bet.
Green Bay Packers 8-1
New England Patriots 5-1
5-1 on a futures bet? The sportsbooks are looking to fleece New England Patriots fans with this number. Tom Brady and his New England Patriots offense will see simple defensive schemes in the 2011 NFL season much like the New York Jets strategy. Never bet any future below 10-1.
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The following are the odds posted as of January 20th by the Las Vegas Hilton Superbook on all 32 teams with a brief synopsis on their pre draft chances to advance to and win Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th 2012.
Carolina Panthers 300-1
Ron Rivera takes over as the incoming coach for the Carolina Panthers and it will be a long season for the first time head coach. Rivera orchestrated the impressive San Diego Chargers defense in 2010 and the former Chicago Bears Super Bowl winner will bring his tenacity and grit to this team. Look for the Panthers to draft a defensive player with the first overall pick.
Buffalo Bills 200-1
The Buffalo Bills were a team in transition for the 2010 NFL season. They maintained a great attitude despite suffering bad break after bad break in the 2010 NFL season. CJ Spiller will have to step up this season after a disappointing rookie season. Ryan Fitzpatrick was a pleasant surprise in 2010 and he may have what it takes to be a top 15 NFL quarterback in the 2011 NFL season.
Seattle Seahawks 100-1
Talk about no respect! The Las Vegas Hilton Superbook has posted the Seattle Seahawks as the third longest shot to win the 2012 Super Bowl. Matt Hasselbeck will be a year older and Pete Carroll will have to capitalize on his teams run to the NFL Divisional Playoffs. Is 100-1 a good bet on Seattle? The short answer is no.
Denver Broncos 60-1
John Elway has taken over as the general manager fro the Denver Broncos and his first course of action was to hire former Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox. Fox was a steal after his Carolina Panthers went into a rebuilding mode in the 2010 NFL season. Fox will have to make a decision on Tim Tebow as the starting quarterback and he will have to decide if he wants to trade or keep Kyle Orton.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
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The Arizona Cardinals have been ripped asunder from their Super Bowl season just few short years ago. Larry Fitzgerald is the best player on the team and now the Cardinals will need to find a quarterback to get the ball to their high powered wide receivers. At 60-1 the Arizona Cardinalsare a good bet to win the Super Bowl if they acquire a good starting quarterback otherwise they are a pass. St Louis Rams 60-1
Sam Bradford and a new offensive coordinator could be trouble if they build up their receiver depth through free agency and the NFL Draft. Bradford had a fantastic rookie season with a rag tag assortment of receivers in the 2010 NFL season. Look for the St Louis Rams to improve in 2011 and once the NFL Divisional odds are posted they may be a good bet to win the NFC West. Stay tuned.
Washington Redskins 60-1
Mike Shanahan is ripping this team down and reinventing it for the 2011 NFL season. He has ousted his two highest paid stars on the team and is working towards a goal for this team but no one but Shanahan knows what that goal is. Shanahan will focus on making his team in his image with his second NFL Draft since arriving in the nations capitol. The Washington Redskins will finish in the basement once again in the NFC East.
Jacksonville Jaguars 60-1
David Garrard had one of his best seasons as an NFL quarterback and having Maurice Jones-Drew in the back field never hurts a quarterback that loves to set up the play action pass. Defense will be the focus of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL Draft and the will focus on finding some great secondary players.
Cincinnati Bengals 60-1
Carson Palmer is at the end of his career and Terrell Owens and Chad Ocho Cinco will depart from theCincinnati Bengals as well. The NFL Draft will be interesting this year for the Cincinnati Bengals since they need help in every facet of their team.
Cleveland Browns 60-1
Mike Holmgren is not a general manager to take lightly. His team is in the toughest division in the NFL and he will mold this team accordingly. He already has a good combination of offensive weapons. He has a power running back in Peyton Hillis and a wide receiver/wildcat option with Joshua Cribbs. Look for the Cleveland Browns to surprise teams again in the 2011 NFL season and notch a few more victories but they are still rebuilding.
Tennessee Titans 60-1
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Jeff Fisher will be back to coach the Tennessee Titans which means he won the battle against Vince Young. Look for Fisher to search for a quarterback in the 2011 NFL season and look for Tennessee to once again struggle in the 2011 NFL season. Detroit Lions 50-1
Matt Stafford has the potential to be a top ten NFL quarterback in the future but he will be growing into his skin in the 2011 NFL season. The Detroit Lions were a good play as underdogs last season but the sportsbooks will be making tighter lines on them in the 2011 NFL season. The Detroit Lions will be in Super Bowl form in one more year.
Oakland Raiders 50-1
The Oakland Raiders went 6-0 in the AFC West but they only won two games outside of their division. They lost two heart breakers in 2010 but they have a their core of coaches remaining with the team despite losing head coach Tom Cable. Oakland Raiders fans would be remiss if they do not take a shot on the Oakland Raiders at 50-1 and non fans might be smart to throw a small wager on this team.
San Francisco 49ers 40-1
Jim Harbaugh has inherited a strong team on both sides of the ball but it may be a little much to ask of Harbaugh to get this team to the Super Bowl and win. Check back later for odds to win the NFL Divisional titles. The 49ers will once again be a good pick to win the NFC West Division if they can secure a good quarterback.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40-1
Raheem Morris made an incredible run in the 2010 NFL season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 10 games and played well within the competitive NFC South Division. The 2011 NFL season will not be as kind to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Look for the Bucs to falter in 2011. They will win only eight to nine games as their divisional rivals adjust to them.
Minnesota Vikings 30-1
The Minnesota Vikings are in need of a quarterback and if they can secure a top ten quarterback they have an opportunity to make deep run in the competitive NFC North. Both sides of the ball have talent for the Minnesota Vikings and they are worth a look at 30-1. Take a shot at the Minnesota Vikings at 30-1 to win the 2012 NFL Super Bowl.
Miami Dolphins 30-1
The Miami Dolphins were a team in disarray as the 2010 NFL season came to a close. Tony Sparano was in jeopardy of being replaced when the season ended as the Dolphins courted Jim Harbaugh for the head coaching job. The Dolphins may win 8-9 games in 2011 but they have no chance to make a run in the NFL Playoffs.
Houston Texans 30-1
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Matt Schaub and the Houston Texans will be much more comfortable with their new found running game in the 2011 NFL season. Schaub will be able to play action pass with Arian Foster in the back field and a healthy Andre Johnson will be a huge asset for the Houston Texans. Defense will be the key for this team and the addition of Wade Phillips as the defensive coordinator will be a major addition. Take the Houston Texans at 30-1 to in the 2012 Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
The 2010 run of the Kansas City Chiefs was an aberration and they will return to form in the 2011 NFL season. The running game will still be the Chiefs calling card but they will need to improve their play calling against the better teams in the NFL.
Indianapolis Colts 18-1
Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts suffered through an exorbinant amount of injuries in the 2010 NFL season and they still made their way to within one point of making it to the NFL Divisional Playoffs. Look for Peyton Manning and the Colts to rebound in the 2011 NFL season with much better offensive production.
They will also focus on nabbing a solid run stopping safety in the 2011 NFL Draft to learn from oft injured veteran Bob Sanders. The Indianapolis Colts are a good bet at 18-1 win the 2012 NFL Super Bowl.
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Tony Romo will be back and healthy to begin the 2011 NFL season and this will make the Dallas Cowboys and their talented offense an instant favorite to contend for for the 2012 Super Bowl. 15-1 is a good early number on the Cowboys and they are a team that can win 12 to 13 games in the 2011 NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys are the best bet at 15-1 to win the 2012 Super Bowl
Chicago Bears 15-1
The Chicago Bears made a deep run into the NFL Playoffs but they must learn to create more offensive chances under the new offense of Mike Martz. It is a growing process under new OC Martz and they could get better offensively and match the out put of their devastating defense.
Atlanta Falcons 15-1
The Atlanta Falcons must improve their defense if they want to advance deep into the NFL Playoffsand make a Super Bowl run during the 2011 NFL season. Matt Ryan is still developing as an NFL quarterback but the offense will not be what holds this team back. The Falcons are a couple of seasons away from a Super Bowl win.
New Orleans Saints 15-1
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The New Orleans Saints had a bad season and still had plenty of chances late in their loss to the 7-9Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Wild Card Playoffs in the 2010 NFL season. Drew Brees will still be a top five quarterback and NFL MVP candidate in 2011 but the Saints will have to find some quick fixes in the NFL Draft on defense. Make a small wager on the New Orleans Saints to win the 2012Super Bowl as a cover bet. New York Giants 15-1
Eli Manning and the New York Giants were inconsistent in the 2010 NFL season. They won ten games and they were one win away from making the NFL Playoffs. They have plenty of opportunity to make the NFL Playoffs and win an NFL Wild Card Playoff game but they have no chance of winning Super Bowl XLVI.
Philadelphia Eagles 12-1
Michael Vick is an exciting quarterback to watch but he cannot take the punishment fro 17 weeks and get his team to the next level. Andy Reid as shown he is not very good with his decision making under pressure which leads to one conclusion. He has no chance of winning the Super Bowl in 2012 or beyond.
San Diego Chargers 12-1
Norv Turner is another coach that will never win the Super Bowl. The team is talented and Phillip Rivers is a potential NFL MVP candidate every season. This talented team will never overcome their deadpan coach Norv Turner aka "Deputy Droopy Dog."
New York Jets 12-1
Rex Ryan has overcome the handicap of Mark Sanchez as his quarterback the last two seasons. If he does not make a change at quarterback in the 2011 NFL season it will be too much to overcome. This aggressive and hard hitting defense can only do so much to push this team to the next level. At 12-1 the odds are too short on the New York Jets.
Baltimore Ravens 12-1
The Baltimore Ravens offense never found themselves in the 2010 NFL campaign. Joe Flacco is a decent quarterback but he will never be an elite quarterback. If John Harbaugh wants to advance in the NFL Playoffs he may want to test the waters and find out if there is a veteran quarterback with a few years left in his career. Until then the Baltimore Ravens are an NFL Playoff team and nothing more.
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was their strong suit in the 2010 NFL season. Believe it or not the defense may be better next season with Aaron Smith back in the lineup. Ben Roethlisberger will be a starter for the entire season and speedster Mike Wallace will have one more year of experience under his belt. The Steelers may be a good cover bet but 10-1 is a prohibitive futures bet.
Green Bay Packers 8-1
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Aaron Rodgers must stay healthy for the Green Bay Packers to succeed. Teams will be throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Rodgers in the 2011 NFL season and he will suffer more than a few nagging injuries. The Green Bay Packers will make another deep run in 2011 and they will win 10 or more games but they are not a good bet to win the Super Bowl. New England Patriots 5-1
5-1 on a futures bet? The sportsbooks are looking to fleece New England Patriots fans with this number. Tom Brady and his New England Patriots offense will see simple defensive schemes in the 2011 NFL season much like the New York Jets strategy. Never bet any future below 10-1.
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