NFL Playoff Odds Shift as Injuries Derail Contenders' Postseason Hopes
Updated odds from DraftKings Sportsbook highlight how major quarterback injuries have heavily impacted the postseason chances of teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.
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Key points
- Eagles odds dropped to -20000 to miss the playoffs after Jalen Hurts' season-ending injury.
- Ravens sit at -750 following a thumb injury to Lamar Jackson, leading to a trade for Jacoby Brissett.
- DraftKings Sportsbook tracks significant movement across multiple franchises as the postseason race heats up.
As the NFL season progresses, several franchises find their playoff aspirations slipping away due to mounting injuries at the most crucial position. According to latest figures from DraftKings Sportsbook, teams missing their star signal-callers are seeing massive shifts in their postseason outlooks. The Philadelphia Eagles moved to -20000 to miss the playoffs following a seven-game losing streak, compounded by a season-ending injury to quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Philadelphia started the year strong at 2-0, but the team has faltered badly, currently sitting in fourth place in the NFC East. Similarly, the Baltimore Ravens have seen their odds lengthen significantly to -750 to miss the postseason. Baltimore has struggled following a thumb injury to Lamar Jackson that is expected to sideline him long-term. To address the vacancy, the Ravens recently traded for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett while Tyler Huntley remains out with his own injury.
Other traditional contenders are also feeling the pressure on the boards as the season reaches its middle stretch. Teams like the Dallas Cowboys (-265) and Cleveland Browns (-400) face steep odds to qualify for the postseason, reflecting tight divisional races and inconsistent performances. Meanwhile, squads such as the Buffalo Bills (+2400) and San Francisco 49ers (+2500) remain much stronger favorites to secure playoff berths.
What to watch next: Monitor how newly acquired and backup quarterbacks perform in upcoming weeks as teams attempt to salvage their fading postseason bids.
Source Fox Sports — foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-odds-to-miss-playoffs ↗
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