The favorites to win Super Bowl 57 in 2023
The next Super Bowl will be in 2023, and it’s going to be held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. Several contenders from different regions are competing for the ultimate prize. As a result, most punters are deeply skeptical about which team can win the finals. This article analyses the top five teams that NFL betting experts believe have enough talent to hoist the 2023 Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs
The chiefs defeated Buffalo Bills in a thrilling game during the divisional playoffs. However, the team lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, who shuttered their dreams of winning the AFC Championship.
The team’s main strengths include an improved offensive line and the presence of experienced players like Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Travis Kelce. Its quarterback is also one of the best since it has world-class defenders like Patrick Mahomes.
Unfortunately, Kansas City Chiefs have some weaknesses that can impede their progress as they give a shot at the trophy. First, the move to hand over Tyreek Hill to Miami Dolphins seems to have left a hole in the team’s offense. The player is among the finest wide receivers in the competition due to his speed and stamina. Hill played a big role in helping the Chiefs win its previous matches, and the squad is yet to find a perfect replacement.
Secondly, the coach signed JuJu Smith-Schuster, who is known to have bad relationships with some players and fans because he is a little bit cocky. Although he is a good player, critics claim that his behavior might negatively impact teamwork and the team’s performance.
Nonetheless, the team remains a powerhouse since it has appeared in four consecutive AFC Championships. Statistics show that Kansas City Chiefs have a good history, and they can win the Super Bowl.
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills appeared in four Super Bowls events between 1991 and 1994 but lost all the games. However, the team can win the 2023 tournament since it has been performing well in the last few years. In the 2021-22 season, it won the AFC East division for the 13th time but failed to win the playoffs.
Nonetheless, it is among the Super Bowl 57 favorites, and it’s preseason odds are at +650. Apart from performance, the team has many talented players, such as Josh Allen, a successful quarterback in NFL.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers showed outstanding performance during the offseason by winning most of their matches. However, they faced a major setback when Rob Gronkowski retired, and Chris Godwin suffered a knee injury.
Currently, the team has a good roster with a solid defense and an aggressive offense. Fans are confident that the team has what it takes to win the 2023 playoff final. Buccaneers is a strong contender since its odds stand at +700 in most sportsbooks.
Los Angeles Rams
Many fans view the Rams as the favorite contender to win the next Super Bowl since they are the reigning champs. The Rams had a good record last season, surprising many bettors who thought the team was an underdog. Although it has won most games, its dominance in the NFL is somehow fading.
In most sportsbooks, the team’s odds are slightly lower than those of previous defending champions. The team’s dominance is affected due to a major transition in the defensive lineup. For instance, Von Miller, a great defender, has moved to Buffalo Bills. The player was instrumental in the Rams’ success in the previous season and post-season, and the trade can affect the team’s defense.
Aaron Donald was another key player in the squad due to his speed. Unfortunately, the player announced his retirement since he wanted to spend time with his children. The absence of the duo has decreased the team’s pass-rush defense, negatively influencing its odds.
Luckily, the Rams have one of the best offensive lineups led by Matthew Stafford. Besides, Cooper Kupp is still on the roster due to a three-year extension of his contract. The two players have the best connections in NFL, positively impacting the team’s offense during gameplay. Statistics show that Stafford has one of the highest passing touchdowns and passing yards in history.
Similarly, Kupp had impressive receiving yards in 2021, becoming the fourth player to receive the Triple Crown since 1970. The two players make the Rams one of the top-five teams when it comes to offense.
Green Bay Packers
Most NFL fans believe that the Packers have underperformed in the last three seasons. The team has the most talent in the league since it has won 39 regular-season games in the three years. Despite having one of the strongest squads, it failed to make an appearance in the last three Super Bowl finals.
Green Bay’s future odds at the beginning of the offseason were +1400 but improved to +1000 when Aaron Rodgers returned to the squad. Rodgers had previously helped the Packers qualify for 12 playoffs and win one Super Bowl. Therefore, his return might improve team morale and players’ performance as they make a run for the finals.
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