NFL Playoff Power Rankings 2023: Every Team’s Real Chance to Win Super Bowl 57

The 2022-2023 NFL Playoffs are here. Fourteen teams (7 in the AFC, 7 in the NFC) are still chasing Super Bowl 57 by playing in the league’s annual championship tournament.

But seeding and BetMGM odds aside, how do the current field playoff teams stack up against each other in the race to take home the ring? We look at all the possibilities.

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NFL Playoff Power Rankings 2023

1. Kansas City Chiefs (AFC No. 1 seed)

The Chiefs (+350 at BetMGM) will always be a win-all threat thanks to Patrick Mahomes, who is likely to win his second regular season MVP award. Kansas City has diversified its offense with more effective power running and ball dispersion in the passing game. On defense, the Chiefs held up well against runs and made up for some coverage concerns with the AFC’s most productive pass rush.

2. San Francisco 49ers (NFC 2nd seed)

The 49ers (+550) are a true team returning to the Super Bowl after winning the conference in three years. They can do everything offensively around the rookie’s block his purdy, using his block and diverse skills his player. With Nick Bosa and Fred Warner setting the tone at the front seven, they could be downright dominant defenses. The only concerns are Purdy’s inexperience and some holes in the secondary.

3. Philadelphia Eagles (NFC No. 1 seed)

The Eagles (+500) were domineering en route to the Super Bowl for much of the season, but Gardner Minshew had to start, and a two-game losing streak before Week 18 put them in some slump both defensively and offensively. I ran into some obstacle. With Jalen Hurts back, they can move the ball and score level on target, but their championship run could come down to consistent defense against both passes and runs .

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4. Buffalo Bills (AFC No. 2 seed)

The Bills (+400) had a predictably deep and nasty scoring defense, backing it up with a massive power rush attack well-packed by Josh Allen. Their passing game has been disappointing at times, with more mistakes and less explosive play. But Allen could be hot again in the playoffs with big arms, and the pass defense could also clean up better on the back end.

5. Cincinnati Bengals (AFC No. 3 seed)

The Bengals (+750) made Joe Burrow a successful elite passer in the AFC Championship season. They don’t mind being a team in a limited rush because it fits their identity, and they’re big guys looking to attack again. Cincinnati can still stop runs, but they need to get more out of their pass rush to make enough plays to complete a conference title repeat.

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6. Los Angeles Chargers (AFC No. 5 seed)

The Chargers (+2500) are peaking offensively and defensively at just the right time, winning five in a row and making the playoffs. They were torn to the Jaguars by Justin Herbert in Week 3, but their defense is now ready to play right out. Herbert and Austin Ekeler have plenty of ability to score the extra points they need. Los Angeles could be in the top three of the AFC sweat if they can cool Jacksonville down the road.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC 4th seed)

The Buccaneers (+2500) and offense are down more than 11 points per game from last season when they averaged just under 30 points. This pass first offense. Defense can also be a big factor if we can rediscover our advantage over the run.

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8. Dallas Cowboys (NFC 5th seed)

The Cowboys (+1100) were rolling as the highest-scoring offense in the NFC because they are well-rounded, methodical, and have the potential to make big plays if needed. Based on Tony Pollard, Ezekiel Elliot, and Rush Attack. Dak Prescott says he’s trapped by CeeDee Lamb and others passing by, but can’t afford to keep a key turnover. Defenses need to be sloppy against runs and coverage, so they rely less on making big plays in the lead.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars (AFC No. 4 seed)

The Jaguars (+5000) have seen significant offensive improvements with Christian Kirk, Travis Etienne Jr, Zay Jones and Evan Engram to boost Trevor Lawrence in his second year under Doug Pederson. But their young playmaking his defense has done more in key situations lately, and in three of the past four he’s joined the scoring fun with a TD. In addition to his five-game winning streak in the second half, Pederson’s Super Bowl 51 pedigree makes him a winner in a dangerous division, like the Bengals last year.

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10. Minnesota Vikings (NFC 3rd seed)

The Vikings (+3000) were needed against the Bears team’s Shell through Week 18 to get their first explosive win since Week 1. They were battle-tested in their first season under offensive-minded Kevin O’Connell, but it doesn’t bode well that the Eagles and Cowboys were among the teams that routed them. Unstable from the round.

11. Baltimore Ravens (AFC No. 6 seed)

The Ravens (+4000) still have defense as the playoff calling card. They are dominant on runs and can give up passing yards, but their combination of pass rushing and coverage can be tough at crucial times. I need a spark beyond the attack. They hope Lamar Jackson’s knee is good enough to provide running and passing after a long pre-playoff layoff.

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12. Miami Dolphins (AFC No. 7 seed)

The Dolphins (+5000) rescued the season, ending a five-game losing streak with a strong defensive performance against a bad Jets offense. They hope they can get his QB upgrade from rookie Skyler Thompson to either Tua Tagovailoa or Teddy Bridgewater heading into the playoffs. Against the Bills’ explosive offense and a defense that can stifle a pass-leaning offense, that may not be enough soon.

13. Seattle Seahawks (NFC No. 7 seed)

The Seahawks (+5000) were the last team to qualify for the playoffs and quickly put themselves through a tough test on their way home to red-hot division rivals San Francisco, who dominated two matchups in the regular season. rice field. But they have Geno Smith’s capable QB play, rookie Kenneth Walker III’s strong running game, and formidable pass defense. Pete Carroll’s team are playing with a lot of house money and play like they have nothing to lose, but some run defense issues and red zone issues could mean a short stay. I have.

14. New York Giants (NFC No. 6 seed)

The Giants (+6000) had a big breakthrough season under offensive rookie coach Brian Dabor, with Daniel Jones being the biggest beneficiary of anything in the playoffs. Jones is a gamer with running and passing, even with limited support for big plays from Sequon Barkley and his receivers. However, backed by their currently struggling pass defense, a porous run defense could hasten their exit.