Maybe the NFL preseason does matter after all? The Philadelphia Eagles have arguably looked like the best team in the league through two exhibition games, and it seems like gambling sites have taken notice. Based on the latest 2016 NFL playoff odds from Bovada, the Eagles have the seventh best chance of qualifying for the post-season.
When it comes to the NFC, the Eagles rank fourth overall. The Seattle Seahawks (No. 2), Green Bay Packers (No. 4), and Dallas Cowboys (No. 6) all have better odds in that order. Bovada seems to think the NFC East division crown will be a toss up between the Eagles and Cowboys, which seems safe to assume for now. Elsewhere in the division, the New York Giants rank 21st and Washington is 29th.
The Eagles' playoff odds seem about right. There are definitely reasons to be optimistic about this team. At the same time, there are still some question marks which prevent Philadelphia from being considered a top favorite.
Here's the complete list of odds for all 32 NFL teams.
Will the New England Patriots make the playoffs?
***Currently off the board
Will the Seattle Seahawks make the playoffs?
Yes -800 (1/8)
No +500 (5/1)
Will the Indianapolis Colts make the playoffs?
Yes -600 (1/6)
No +400 (4/1)
Will the Green Bay Packers make the playoffs?
Yes -550 (2/11)
No +375 (15/4)
Will the Denver Broncos make the playoffs?
Yes -300 (1/3)
No +240 (12/5)
Will the Dallas Cowboys make the playoffs?
Yes -175 (4/7)
No +145 (29/20)
*Will the Philadelphia Eagles make the playoffs?*
Yes -150 (2/3)
No +120 (6/5)
Will the Baltimore Ravens make the playoffs?
Yes -130 (10/13)
No EVEN (1/1)
Will the Pittsburgh Steelers make the playoffs?
Yes -130 (10/13)
No EVEN (1/1)
Will the Cincinnati Bengals make the playoffs?
Yes EVEN (1/1)
No -130 (10/13)
Will the Kansas City Chiefs make the playoffs?
Yes +120 (6/5)
No -150 (2/3)
Will the Miami Dolphins make the playoffs?
Yes +120 (6/5)
No -150 (2/3)
Will the New Orleans Saints make the playoffs?
Yes +130 (13/10)
No -160 (5/8)
Will the Atlanta Falcons make the playoffs?
Yes +135 (27/20)
No -165 (20/33)
Will the Arizona Cardinals make the playoffs?
Yes +145 (29/20)
No -175 (4/7)
Will the Carolina Panthers make the playoffs?
Yes +145 (29/20)
No -175 (4/7)
Will the Houston Texans make the playoffs?
Yes +150 (3/2)
No -180 (5/9)
Will the Detroit Lions make the playoffs?
Yes +155 (31/20)
No -190 (10/19)
Will the San Diego Chargers make the playoffs?
Yes +160 (8/5)
No -200 (1/2)
Will the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs?
Yes +175 (7/4)
No -215 (20/43)
Will the New York Giants make the playoffs?
Yes +175 (7/4)
No -215 (20/43)
Will the Minnesota Vikings make the playoffs?
Yes +225 (9/4)
No -285 (20/57)
Will the St. Louis Rams make the playoffs?
Yes +250 (5/2)
No -325 (4/13)
Will the New York Jets make the playoffs?
Yes +350 (7/2)
No -500 (1/5)
Will the San Francisco 49ers make the playoffs?
Yes +400 (4/1)
No -600 (1/6)
Will the Chicago Bears make the playoffs?
Yes +500 (5/1)
No -800 (1/8)
Will the Cleveland Browns make the playoffs?
Yes +500 (5/1)
No -800 (1/8)
Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make the playoffs?
Yes +500 (5/1)
No -800 (1/8)
Will the Washington Redskins make the playoffs?
Yes +700 (7/1)
No -1400 (1/14)
Will the Jacksonville Jaguars make the playoffs?
Yes +800 (8/1)
No -1600 (1/16)
Will the Oakland Raiders make the playoffs?
Yes +900 (9/1)
No -2000 (1/20)
Will the Tennessee Titans make the playoffs?
Yes +1000 (10/1)
No -2500 (1/25)