The NFL offseason is heating up, and while training camps are still two months away, the buzz around Super Bowl 61 is already reaching a fever pitch. According to major sportsbooks like BetMGM, DraftKings, and Caesars Sportsbook, the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks have emerged as the clear favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next season.

It's no surprise to see the Rams leading the pack. After falling just short in a thrilling NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, Los Angeles returns with virtually their entire core intact. That continuity makes them a formidable contender—and a team worth watching closely as you gear up for the season.

Speaking of the defending champions, the Seahawks are right on the Rams' heels as favorites to repeat. However, Seattle has seen some key departures, most notably Super Bowl LX MVP running back Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. That loss could shift the balance in the NFC, but the Seahawks' championship pedigree keeps them in the conversation.

Over in the AFC, the Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills are the teams to beat. Despite a disappointing season last year, Kansas City remains a powerhouse, with the Ravens and Bills nipping at their heels. The AFC is shaping up to be a brutal battleground, and any of these three could emerge as a serious Super Bowl threat.

Don't sleep on the sleepers, either. The San Francisco 49ers split their regular-season series with the Rams last year and are poised to make noise. The Dallas Cowboys have overhauled their defense, signaling a win-now mentality. And the Philadelphia Eagles—who handed the Rams one of the most thrilling losses of 2025—will once again be a dangerous opponent.

Finally, keep an eye on the Denver Broncos. They were a Bo Nix injury away from a Super Bowl appearance last season, and the big question is: which team will be this year's surprise Cinderella story?