2026 Super Bowl LX Preview: Early Odds, Contenders & Printable Playoff Bracket

2026 Super Bowl LX Preview

Super Bowl LX is set for Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. We have the 2026 Super Bowl LX Preview, early odds, and more for you. With the 2026 NFL playoff bracket now locked after an intense Week 18, the path to the Lombardi Trophy is clear. The Denver Broncos (AFC No. 1) and Seattle Seahawks (NFC No. 1) earned first-round byes, while Wild Card weekend kicks off January 10-12 with six high-stakes matchups.

Early futures odds have shifted slightly since the bracket finalized, with road favorites emerging and a few sleepers gaining steam. Below, we break down the top contenders, current Super Bowl odds (consensus as of January 5, 2026 from DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM), key storylines, and provide a free printable full playoff bracket.

Current Super Bowl LX Odds (Top 12 Contenders)

Here are the current Super Bowl LX Odds for you. The Broncos are currently the overall favorite, while Carolina is the longest shot to win the Super Bowl this year. 

RankTeamOddsNotes
1Denver Broncos+350AFC No. 1 seed, bye, elite defense
2Seattle Seahawks+450NFC No. 1 seed, dominant at home
3New England Patriots+600Hosting Wild Card, experienced coaching
4Philadelphia Eagles+700Strong defense, favorable NFC path
5Houston Texans+800Rolling hot, potential road warrior
6Jacksonville Jaguars+900Home favorite vs. Bills, 8-game streak
7Los Angeles Rams+1000Stafford magic, big road favorite
8Pittsburgh Steelers+1200Physical style, Tomlin playoff pedigree
9Chicago Bears+1400Breakout season, hosting Packers
10San Francisco 49ers+1600Resilient despite injuries, tough road
11Los Angeles Chargers+2000Herbert explosiveness, upset potential
12Carolina Panthers+2500Young squad, hosting Rams Saturday

Odds subject to change-shop lines for best value.

Top Contenders & Key Storylines

  • Denver Broncos (+350): The clear favorite after locking the AFC’s top seed. A stout defense and balanced offense make them the team to beat, especially with a guaranteed home game in the Divisional Round.
  • Seattle Seahawks (+450): Dominant in the NFC, they get a bye and home-field throughout until a potential Super Bowl. Their run game and secondary could carry them deep.
  • Houston Texans (+800): The biggest mover post-bracket-now road favorites on Monday night vs. Pittsburgh. If they keep rolling, a favorable AFC path opens up.
  • Los Angeles Rams (+1000): Massive road chalk vs. Carolina. Matthew Stafford in playoff mode makes them a legitimate threat to return to the Super Bowl stage.
  • Dark Horses: Jacksonville Jaguars (home dominance) and Pittsburgh Steelers (classic Tomlin resilience as home dogs).

Path to Super Bowl LX

The playoff format features re-seeding after Wild Card weekend:

  • Highest remaining seeds host in Divisional Round (Jan. 17-18).
  • Conference Championships Jan. 25.
  • Super Bowl LX Feb. 8 (NBC broadcast, 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff).

Early projections favor an AFC heavyweight (Broncos or Texans) vs. an NFC West or East winner (Seahawks, Eagles, or Rams).

Download Your Printable Playoff Bracket

Track every matchup from Wild Card to the Super Bowl:

Perfect for pools, office challenges, or following along at home.

The road to Levi’s Stadium starts this weekend-expect chaos, upsets, and plenty of drama. Who are you taking to hoist the Lombardi Trophy?

Check back for Divisional Round previews, updated odds, and more as the playoffs unfold. Go to SportsBrackets.net for all your printable schedules and brackets!

Updated January 5, 2026. Odds via major sportsbooks.

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  • Laurie joined the Sports Brackets and HockeySchedules.net team last year. She loves hockey and college football. Her favorite NHL team is the Boston Bruins. For college sports, she's a big fan of Minnesota and the Big Ten.