A year ago at this time, the odds for the Chicago Bears to win the Super Bowl were +4000, and they stayed at that number all offseason. This year, following Chicago’s (11-6) NFC North-winning campaign and an offseason already brimming with hope and anticipation, our partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have the Bears at +2700.
Overall, those are the 15th-best odds to win Super Bowl LXI, and among just the NFC teams, it’s the seventh-best.
Here’s how FanDuel lists the NFC odds, with their place among all teams in parentheses.
Seattle Seahawks: +750 (1)
Los Angeles Rams: +800 (2)
Green Bay Packers: +1300 (5)
Philadelphia Eagles: +1500 (7)
Detroit Lions: +1600 (8)
San Francisco 49ers: +1800 (11)
Chicago Bears: +2700 (15)
These will surely fluctuate as money starts rolling in and as free agency potentially alters the NFL landscape, but I can’t really argue with the early odds.
The Super Bowl champion Seahawks should have the best odds in the NFL. The Rams are a perennial contender, and quarterback Matthew Stafford just announced he’s returning.
The Packers are another team always in the mix, and they’ll be getting Micah Parsons back in 2026. The Eagles, while seemingly a ticking time bomb of personalities, always find a way to compete.
The Lions had a down 2025, but are a prime candidate to bounce back. The 49ers are another perennial contender with five postseason appearances in the last six years.
Which brings us to the Bears. While 2025 was remarkable, they need to prove it wasn’t a fluke before getting the benefit of the doubt. They need to show growth in Ben Johnson’s second year, and Caleb Williams needs to continue his ascent towards the top 10 at the position. If you think that’s going to happen, you can get Caleb at +1800 to win the 2026 regular-season MVP award, which are the 11th-best odds.
What are your thoughts on these early odds?