NFL Playoff Odds 2017: Super Bowl Lines for AFC, NFC Contenders After Week 16

Even though the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys still have to play in a Monday night game that will have serious playoff implications in the NFC, the NFL’s playoff picture has gotten much clearer after Week 16. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers used a last-second Antonio Brown touchdown to clinch the AFC North on Sunday night with a win over the Baltimore Ravens. It also clinched a playoff berth for the Kansas City Chiefs in the process. 

In the NFC, the New York Giants punched their ticket to the playoffs, but they backed in thanks to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.

With just one week of play left to go, let’s take a look ahead to Super Bowl LI and the current odds for each of the contending teams, courtesy of OddsShark.

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New England Patriots (2-1)

They’ve faced their fair share of obstacles, yet the New England Patriots continue to be the elite organization in the AFC and arguably all of football.

Quarterback Tom Brady started his season late due to the four-game Deflategate suspension and didn’t miss a beat:

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He has a 10-1 record with 3,278 passing yards and 25 touchdowns compared to just two interceptions this season as he garnered his 12th Pro Bowl nomination.

With home-field advantage all but locked up, the Patriots have to like their chances as long as Brady is under center at Gillette Stadium, as B/R took a look at his stats heading into Week …

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