As usual, the new Super Bowl champion opened as the favorite to repeat in the following season. Following a dominant 29-13 win over the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks opened as the Super Bowl LXI favorite. By contrast, the New England Patriots totally turned off gamblers with their performance and are not in the top tier of chalk.
Following the Seahawks in gamblers’ esteem are their hated NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. Next on the board are the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles.
Of course, with the long regular season ahead, the rosters will change, dramatically in some cases, so gamblers could find more or less value now on the teams that they prefer. Odds will fluctuate with each trade, free agent signing, and after the 2026 NFL Draft.
2026-27 Super Bowl LXI Championship Odds:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | +750 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +800 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +1200 |
| Buffalo Bills | +1200 |
| Green Bay Packers | +1300 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +1500 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +1500 |
| Detroit Lions | +1600 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +1600 |
| New England Patriots | +1700 |
| San Francisco 49ers | +1800 |
| Denver Broncos | +2000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +2000 |
| Houston Texans | +2000 |
| All Other Teams | +2700 or higher |
Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks secured their second franchise title behind a dominant defensive performance nicknamed the “Dark Side.” Seattle sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye six times and forced three turnovers. At the same time, running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after recording 135 rushing yards and over 150 yards from scrimmage. Seahawks kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals.
Quarterback Sam Darnold led the Seattle offense with a turnover-free performance. As the 2026 offseason begins, the Seahawks face significant roster and organizational changes following their title win. In turn, Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak confirmed on February 9 that he is leaving to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Seattle stars Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are both eligible for major extensions that could exceed $30 million per year. Also, key contributors scheduled to become free agents include Rashid Shaheed, Kenneth Walker III, and Coby Bryant. Finally, owner Jody Allen is expected to put the franchise up for sale in 2026, with a projected valuation between $7 billion and $8 billion.
As a result of their championship, the Seahawks will host the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game on September 10, 2026, as the defending champions. Potential opponents for the season opener include the New England Patriots (a Super Bowl rematch), the Kansas City Chiefs, or NFC West rivals like the Rams or the 49ers.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots enter the 2026 offseason with a promising but challenging outlook following their loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Despite the defeat, the team finished the 2025 season with a dominant 14–3 record and the AFC East title in their first year under head coach Mike Vrabel. Second-year QB Drake Maye finished as an All-Pro and the league’s MVP runner-up, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. He is viewed as the franchise cornerstone heading into 2026.
The Patriots boasted the NFL’s #4 scoring defense (18.8 PPG) and #8 total defense in 2025. Retaining defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is a priority, though his future is uncertain due to health concerns. Correlate that the biggest weakness exposed in the Super Bowl was the offensive line, which allowed the most sacks in a single playoff run in NFL history. Rebuilding the left side of the line is a top priority for 2026. Of major concern, the Patriots face a significantly tougher schedule in 2026 after having the league’s easiest slate in 2025.