Kansas City Chiefs – 18 States
Nearly half of the country thinks Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will win their second Super Bowl in three seasons. Mahomes is not slowing down, and with the Chiefs retooling their offensive line, it’s hard to bet against them.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 14 States
The southeastern states believe the Buccaneers will run it back, especially with all 22 starters returning. Normally, that’s not the formula of winning a title, but based on what Brady has done in his 20-year career, nobody should bet against him.
Green Bay Packers – 4 States
If Rodgers didn’t return to the Packers this season, no states would pick them to win. The Packers have reached the NFC Championship game the last two seasons and have the talent on both sides of the ball to get back for the third consecutive year.
Baltimore Ravens – 3 States
The Ravens have won the AFC North two of the last three years and have won at least 10 games the last three seasons. If Lamar Jackson can stay healthy, the Ravens will be in the mix in January.
Seattle Seahawks – 3 States
Russell Wilson led the Seahawks in the Super Bowl win in 2013, and the team reached the big game again the following year. There have been a number of changes with the Seahawks over the years, but Wilson always finds a way to get his team to the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills – 2 States
The Buffalo Bills reached the AFC Championship game because quarterback Josh Allen had an MVP-type season. In year four, Allen should continue to improve, which means the Bills will continue to rule the AFC East.
Rest of the Field
Pittsburgh Steelers – 2 States
Cleveland Browns – 1 State
Tennessee Titans – 1 State
Dallas Cowboys – 1 State
Los Angeles Rams – 1 State