Now that the 2021 NFL draft is complete, attention shifts towards the approaching season. For fortunate teams, there lies a golden opportunity to compete for Super Bowl LVI.
Nevertheless, the chances of the Washington Football Team winning the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the year are highly unlikely.
An extremely distant possibility.
In the previous week, the WFT made their first selection in the NFL draft by choosing Jamin Davis, a highly regarded linebacker from the University of Kentucky. They also added Samuel Cosmi, an offensive tackle from the University of Texas, as their second-round pick, and Benjamin St-Juste, a cornerback from the University of Minnesota, in the third round. These players could be valuable additions to a team that unexpectedly clinched the NFC East title in 2020.
Despite receiving favorable grades from major media outlets, including A-, B+, B+, and B, Washington’s chances of winning the Super Bowl are not viewed optimistically by oddsmakers.
After the NFL draft, the WFT’s odds to win the 2022 Super Bowl have improved to +6,600 (66-1). Among the 31 NFL teams, only seven have longer odds of winning an NFL championship.
Super Bowl LVI odds for Washington Football Team
Despite a modest 7-9 record, Washington secured a division championship last season, boasting one of the top defenses in the NFL. Unfortunately, their playoff journey ended with a first-round defeat against the Buccaneers, who ultimately went on to become the Super Bowl champions.
The WFT experienced a tumultuous year, both on and off the field, particularly in the quarterback position. Alex Smith, Dwayne Haskins Jr., Taylor Heinicke, and Kyle Allen all had their fair share of playing time.
Washington’s offseason acquisition of veteran QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has the potential to bring stability to the team in the upcoming season. However, despite his experience, oddsmakers do not have high expectations for Washington’s performance in the coming season.
The majority of sportsbooks in Virginia are offering +5,000 odds for the Washington Football Team to emerge victorious in the upcoming Super Bowl, scheduled for Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Nevertheless, BetMGM stands out by providing the highest potential payout, with odds of +6,600 for the WFT.
By placing a $10 bet on Washington to win the Super Bowl, you would earn an impressive net profit of $660, given the favorable odds.
The following outlines the approach taken by each of the seven current VA sports betting operators in regards to setting Washington Football Team (WFT) betting futures.
| To win Super Bowl LVI | To win NFC | To win NFC East | To make playoffs (yes/no) | Wins total (over/under) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | +6600 | +3000 | +300 | n/a | 8 (-130/+110) |
| BetRivers | +5000 | +2200 | +275 | +154/-190 | 8 (-139/+115) |
| DraftKings | +5000 | +2200 | +275 | +154/-190 | 8 (-139/+115) |
| FanDuel | +5000 | +2700 | +270 | n/a | n/a |
| Unibet | +5000 | +2200 | +275 | +154/-190 | 8 (-139/+115) |
| WilliamHill | +5000 | +2500 | +275 | +160/-190 | 8 (-135/+115) |
| WynnBET | +5500 | +2500 | +225 | n/a | n/a |
Additionally, it is worth noting that the sportsbooks provide various futures bets for the WFT and other NFL teams.
Other NFL futures beyond Super Bowl LVI
Besides placing bets on Super Bowl 56, bettors have the opportunity to wager on the Washington Football Team through other NFL futures.
Here is a summary of those bets:
- Chances of winning the NFC
- In order to emerge victorious in the NFC East,
- To make the playoffs
- Wins total
All of them are quite easy to understand.
According to BetMGM, Washington has the second-best chances (+300) of winning the NFC East this season. The Dallas Cowboys are considered the favorites, with odds ranging from +100 to +115 at most sportsbooks. Interestingly, BetRivers has slightly higher odds (+130) for the Cowboys to win the division. Following them are the New York Giants, with odds varying from +310 to +500, and the Philadelphia Eagles, with odds ranging from +425 to +600.
Regarding the NFC conference title, the WFT has slim chances of winning. At BetMGM, the highest potential payout is offered with +3000 odds. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+350), Green Bay Packers (+550), and Los Angeles Rams (+550) are considered the top contenders for the NFC title at that particular sportsbook.
Furthermore, there is an option to place a straightforward bet on whether the WFT will reach the playoffs. The most favorable odds for a “yes” bet can be found at William Hill, where the odds stand at +160.
A commonly favored wager in the NFL is the season-wins total bet. In this type of bet, oddsmakers establish a forecasted number of wins for each NFL team, and bettors must determine whether the actual total will surpass or fall short of that mark. At present, Washington is anticipated to achieve an 8-8 record. The “over 8 wins” bet is currently offered at -130 odds on BetMGM, while the “under 8 wins” option is available at +115 odds on DraftKings, Unibet, William Hill, and BetRivers.
Other NFL futures of note
What is the current status of the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Tennessee Titans for the upcoming 2021-2022 NFL season? Let’s briefly assess their performance after the NFL draft.
Baltimore Ravens
- In 2020, the team achieved an 11-5 record, securing the second place position in the AFC North. Unfortunately, their playoff journey came to an end in the divisional round, facing defeat against the Buffalo Bills.
- The 2021 NFL draft highlighted some top picks, including No. 27 Rashod Bateman from Minnesota, No. 31 Odafe Oweh representing Penn State as an outside linebacker, and No. 94 Ben Cleveland from Georgia as a guard.
- The Super Bowl winning odds are +1500 at WynnBET, BetRivers, DraftKings, and Unibet.
- The AFC winning odds are +700 according to WynnBET.
- At DraftKings, the AFC North odds are as follows: Baltimore Ravens are listed at +120, Cleveland Browns at +150, Pittsburgh Steelers at +400, and Cincinnati Bengals at +2,000.
- The Baltimore Ravens, known for their dominance on Draft Day, have capitalized on their two first-round picks and appear ready for a prosperous 2021-2022 season. Head coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson will aim to guide the team to a fourth consecutive season with double-digit wins, as they enter the preseason as the favored team in the AFC North.
Carolina Panthers
- Summary of 2020: Ended the season with a record of 5-11, securing the third position in the NFC South.
- The 2021 NFL draft has selected the following players as top picks: Jaycee Horn (CB, South Carolina) at number 8, Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR, LSU) at number 59, and Brady Christensen (OT, BYU) at number 70.
- FanDuel has set the odds of winning the Super Bowl at +7000.
- FanDuel offers a +3400 odds for winning the NFC.
- At FanDuel, the odds for the NFC South teams are as follows: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are favored at -170, the New Orleans Saints are at +270, the Atlanta Falcons are at +700, and the Carolina Panthers are the underdogs with odds of +1,200.
- Season outlook: Carolina’s 2021 draft class received accolades following a challenging year that ended with a disappointing 2-9 streak. However, translating the potential of their talented roster into victories may prove to be a gradual process for head coach Matt Rhule. Consequently, Carolina faces an uphill battle as the least likely contender for the NFC South title this season.
Tennessee Titans
- In 2020, we had an impressive record of 11-5 and secured the top spot in the AFC South. However, our journey came to an end in the wild card round of the playoffs when we faced a formidable opponent, the Baltimore Ravens.
- The top NFL draft picks of 2021 include Caleb Farley (CB, Virginia Tech) at No. 22, Dillon Radunz (OT, North Dakota State) at No. 53, and Monty Rice (LB, Georgia) at No. 92.
- The chances of winning the Super Bowl are set at +4,000 according to BetMGM and WynnBET.
- The AFC winning odds are +2,000 according to BetMGM.
- At Unibet, the odds for winning the AFC South are as follows: the Indianapolis Colts are listed at +100, the Tennessee Titans at +125, the Jacksonville Jaguars at +750, and the Houston Texans at +2200.
- Heading into the 2021 season, the Titans have high hopes despite their disappointing playoff loss to the Ravens in 2020. The team’s 2020 draft received mostly positive feedback, which has increased expectations for head coach Mike Vrabel, QB Ryan Tannehill, and standout RB Derrick Henry.
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