Super Bowl 56 is in the books with the Rams beating the Bengals to kick off 2022 in the NFL. Looking back at the preseason odds for both teams before the 2021 regular season, they would have paid off nicely as respective bets to win the NFC and AFC championships.Los Angeles was 12-1 to win the Super Bowl after trading for Matthew Stafford last season. Cincinnati was 75-1 to make the Super Bowl with Joe Burrow coming off a major knee injury.With futures betting back to being the main focus of the NFL action now, it's time to find some
Jake Odorizzi Jersey value picks ahead of the 2022 season. Based on the , here are the sleeper teams to target early for winning the NFC or AFC and Super Bowl 57:MORE: Best NFC sleeper bets for Super Bowl 57Packers (13-1 to win NFC, 16-1 to win Super Bowl)There's some uncertainty over the future of Aaron Rodgers, which is why the Broncos, with former Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as head coach, are 11-1 to win the AFC and 20-1 to win the Super Bowl. Those surprise odds are tied no doubt to rumors Rodgers opting for Denver.But expect Green Bay to do everything it can to stick with Rodgers for at least one more season after three consecutive 13-win campaigns with him under Matt LaFleur. Take advantage of the Packers' lower number while you can, as they remain a strong overall team in the wide-open, weaker NFC. They are better positioned to finish a run with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers out of the picture.Cowboys (15-1 to win NFC, 18-1 to win Super Bowl)There's the Packers getting a break with the Bucs. It will be challenging for the Rams to return to the Super Bowl and the 49ers, who upset the Cowboys in the wild-card round, will be undergoing a quarterback transition to second-year QB Trey Lance.Dallas didn't lose key coaches and can also fortify player personnel. Dak Prescott will be more dangerous and the defense is a big-play group. Like the Packers, they offer great value as a team ready to bust through big time.Vikings (20-1 to win NFC, 51-1 to win Super Bowl)The Sean McVay coaching tree is on fire after Super Bowl 56 after his Rams beat Zac Taylor's Bengals
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Nelson Cruz Jersey can't be ruled out to finally put the talented defense together into a championship-level unit with Chase Young returning. Washington also can land a rookie QB who can pay immediate dividends in an offense where he's supported by Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson, Logan Thomas and others.There was no original intention to pick two teams each from the NFC North and NFC East, but that's where the best values can be found away from the mighty NFC West and meek NFC South.Best AFC sleeper bets for Super Bowl 57Ravens (11-1 to win AFC, 21-1 to win Super Bowl)Lamar Jackson and Baltimore just went through an injury-riddled non-playoff season, stamped by i sues in both backfields. There also was an unusual combination of struggles from the defensive front seven and offensive line, two things that been signature Ravens strengths over the years with John Harbaugh.The Ravens know they have an MVP QB when he's on point pa sing and running and Jackson should be even more into the groove in Greg Roman's offense. The running game also will love having J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards back. Just behind the favorites that include the Chiefs, Bills and Bengals, the Ravens are worth targeting.Chargers (13-1 to win AFC, 21-1 to win Super Bowl)The Chargers just mi sed the playoffs behind the Chiefs in 2021. They have to be mentioned because of having an elite young gun QB in Justin Herbert and a coach a sociated with McVay in Brandon Staley. Herbert in the tournament would be scary, because he can got hot and carry the team with a little more offseason help.The other Los Angeles team needs to fix the glaring weakne s of run defense. But the young talent and veteran pop helps the Chargers profile as being only a few pieces away.Patriots (13-1 to win AFC, 22-1 to win Super BowlRemember when the Patriots were the No. 1 seed and may thought Bill Belichick would pull it off and get them back to the Super Bowl
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