The 2025-26 NFL regular season has concluded following an eventful Week 18, and the league now shifts focus to the playoffs. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has emerged as the frontrunner for the NFL MVP award, while the Seattle Seahawks have clinched the top seed in the NFC and are considered favorites for the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
As the playoffs approach, here are the betting odds for the divisional round games at BetMGM and a comprehensive overview of the NFL playoff field:
The odds for the upcoming NFL wild-card games are as follows:
On Saturday, January 10:
– No. 5 Los Angeles Rams are favored by 10 points against the No. 4 Carolina Panthers, with an over/under set at 45. The Panthers are expected to cover the spread.
– The No. 7 Green Bay Packers face the No. 2 Chicago Bears, who are favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under of 46.5; the Bears are also projected to cover this spread.
On Sunday, January 11:
– The No. 6 Buffalo Bills will go up against the No. 3 Jacksonville Jaguars, who are favored by 1.5 points. The over/under is 51.5, with expectations for the Bills to cover.
– The No. 6 San Francisco 49ers take on the No. 3 Philadelphia Eagles, where the Eagles are favored by 5.5 points and the over/under is set at 44.5, with the 49ers likely to cover.
– The No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers are facing the No. 2 New England Patriots, who are favored by 3.5 points with an over/under of 45.5; the Patriots are expected to cover.
On Monday, January 12:
– The No. 5 Houston Texans are favored by 3 points against the No. 4 Pittsburgh Steelers, with the over/under at 38; the Texans are expected to cover this spread as well.
The playoff field for the NFC and AFC is as follows:
NFC:
1. Seattle Seahawks (14-3)
2. Chicago Bears (11-6)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)
4. Carolina Panthers (8-9)
5. Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
6. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
7. Green Bay Packers (9-7-1)
AFC:
1. Denver Broncos (14-3)
2. New England Patriots (14-3)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
5. Houston Texans (12-5)
6. Buffalo Bills (12-5)
With the playoffs set to unfold, fans can expect thrilling matchups as teams vie for a shot at the title. The stakes are high, and every game promises to be filled with excitement and intense competition. It’s a hopeful time for teams and fans alike as they chase their Super Bowl dreams.