The Seahawks are sitting pretty at +470 odds to win the NFC Championship, according to DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 29. That puts our guys in a seriously strong position, especially when you compare it to the absolute chaos happening in the AFC. While some contenders are falling apart, the road to Super Bowl LXI for our Emerald City squad is looking brighter by the week.
AFC Powers Are Flexing Early, But There’s Some Worry
Out in the AFC, it’s no shock to see some familiar names at the top. The Buffalo Bills, at a dominant 3-0, are favored to win the conference with +350 odds. They’ve been to the playoffs seven seasons in a row, but they haven’t seen a Super Bowl since ’94. Close behind are the Ravens at +420. After missing the playoffs last year with an 8-9 record, Lamar Jackson looks healthy and ready, a major boost for them since their last AFC title in 2013. Then there are the Chiefs, climbing from +770 at the season’s start to +440 after their own 3-0 run. K.C. or the Patriots have pretty much owned the AFC title in eight of the last 10 seasons, with the Chiefs taking three of the last four. It shows you the kind of consistency these teams have, but also the challenge for anyone new to break through.
West Coast Woes and NFC’s Tight Race
Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, some major contenders are absolutely imploding. The Chargers, at 0-3, are one of the biggest stories of the season for all the wrong reasons. They’re averaging just 14.7 points per game, and even with Mike McDaniel running the offense, Justin Herbert has only three touchdowns against four interceptions. It’s rough out there for them. The defending AFC champion Patriots are also struggling at 1-2, taking a brutal blowout loss to Jacksonville in Week 3. Drake Maye, who finished second in MVP voting last season, has only one touchdown and six picks this year, dropping their odds from +760 to +990. Back in the NFC, it’s a tight race at the top, but our Seahawks are right there. The Rams and 49ers lead the way at +400 each, but our Hawks at +470 are hot on their heels, ahead of the Vikings (+870) and Eagles (+920). It’s shaping up to be a wild ride, and every game counts.
This early season form means everything. Our Seahawks are looking strong in the NFC, and with some of the AFC’s usual suspects stumbling, the path to that conference title feels more open than ever. Keep your eyes glued to the field, because our boys are pushing for something big.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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