They did the impossible – entered as 60-1 longshots and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. Yet hours after their Super Bowl LX triumph, the Seattle Seahawks are getting ZERO respect from oddsmakers.
The Ultimate Snub: Longest Preseason Favorite Odds EVER
The Seahawks open as co-favorites for Super Bowl LXI at +950 alongside their NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. If those numbers hold into the 2026 season, it will mark the longest odds for a preseason favorite in modern NFL history (since 1977), according to ESPN Research.
Think about that. The defending champions – fresh off a dominant 29-13 beatdown of the Patriots – aren’t even clear favorites to repeat. The field is WIDE open.
Top Contenders: Who Dares Challenge the Champs?
- Seattle Seahawks: +950
- Los Angeles Rams: +950
- Buffalo Bills: +1100
- Philadelphia Eagles: +1300
- Baltimore Ravens: +1300
- New England Patriots: +1300
An instant rivalry ignites in the NFC West, with the Rams matching Seattle’s odds. Meanwhile, the heartbroken Patriots – runners-up just yesterday – sit at +1300 despite proving they belong among the elite.
Parity or Disrespect? The Debate Is ON
Critics call it blatant disrespect to a team that just shocked the world. Fans see proof of the NFL’s brutal parity – repeating is nearly impossible in today’s game. One thing is clear: bettors who fade the champs could cash huge… or watch Seattle silence the doubters all over again.
The offseason drama starts NOW. Will Seattle fuel up for a historic repeat, or will chaos crown a new king?
