VIP 2008 Superbowl Lines

VIP.com has updated its NFL Super Bowl odds. This list has certainly shrunk with just the playoff teams remaining, and it looks like at least 10 of these squads have a legitimate chance to win the whole thing. Odds to win the Super Bowl are in parenthesis.

1) San Diego Chargers, 14-2 (12:5)

A 14-2 season and a ten game winning streak speak for itself, but no one is ready to anoint this team just yet. Having Marty Schottenheimer at the helm, and a playoff rookie at quarterback, are the two main reasons why.

2) Baltimore Ravens, 13-3 (19:4)

Baltimore’s defense is every bit as good as the 2000 team that won the Super Bowl. Plus, quarterback Steve McNair and the offense are a heck of a lot more balanced than the Trent Dilfer led squad. You have to like the Ravens chances this year.

3) Chicago Bears, 13-3 (5:1)

Chicago’s Super Bowl hopes rest on two words, Rex Grossman. The Bears quarterback has not shown that he can play three solid games in a row. The good news is that the Chicago defense is usually good enough to compensate for him.

4) New Orleans Saints, 10-6 (8:1)

New Orleans is very fortunate to be playing in the NFC and earning a bye. The Saints have actually played better on the road this year than at home, and they will likely give the Bears all they can handle if they meet in the NFC championship game.

5) New England Patriots, 12-4 (17:2)

Almost all of the key players on this team have Super Bowl experience, and New England will not be intimated by playing on the road, where they went 7-1 this year. A mediocre passing attack may be the only thing holding this team back.

6) Indianapolis Colts, 12-4 (10:1)

The Colts were not able to make the Super Bowl last year with home field advantage and a far superior defense. Still, any team with quarterback Peyton Manning is dangerous, and perhaps the Colts will fare better as an underdog.

7) Philadelphia Eagles 10-6 (12:1)

Star quarterback, Donovan McNabb goes down to injury, and backup Jeff Garcia leads the team to a Super Bowl victory. It sounds like a Hollywood script, but it could be the real life story of this Eagles team that is peaking at the right time.

8) Seattle Seahawks, 9-7 (25:1)

The defending NFC champions haven’t played like it all year, although injuries did play a large part. Even with the key parts healthy, the Seahawks still look like they lack the “Eye of the Tiger”. A first round playoff win could change all that though.

9) Dallas Cowboys, 9-7 (28:1)

Despite their recent swoon, Dallas has the best chance of the Wild Card teams to win three straight road games and make the Super Bowl. That is what the World Champion Steelers did last year, but Dallas must get their act together quick.

10) New York Giants, 8-8 (35:1)

The Giants are lucky to even be in the playoffs at 8-8, but their talent level exceeds their record. Eli Manning struggled in his only playoff appearance last year, and he will need to be near perfect for this team to have a chance.

11) Kansas City Chiefs, 9-7 (50:1)

Kansas City is the true surprise team in the playoffs as no one expected Denver to lose to San Francisco at home last week. Still, a visit to Indianapolis this week could mean the Chiefs are “one and done.”

12) New York Giants, 10-6 (55:1)

Kudos all around for the Giants, who exceeded everyone’s expectations. This team could prove to be a year away from serious contention.

13) Arizona Cardinals (30:1)

Arizona’s young talent gives cause for optimism. But new coach, Ken Whisenhunt needs to change the culture of a team that went just 16-32 under Dennis Green.

14) Atlanta Falcons (35:1)

New coach, Bobby Petrino has decided to sink or swim next year with Michael Vick. The good news is they do have the talent to make it all the way to the Super Bowl.

15) New York Jets (40:1)

The Jets seem undervalued in these odds after a great first year under Coach Eric Mangini. Now, Mangini and his young squad need to avoid the sophomore jinx.

16) Miami Dolphins (40:1)

Nick Saban has taken the Alabama job, leaving Cam Cameron to clean up his mess. There is good veteran talent left, but the Dolphins need to start getting younger.

17) Washington Redskins (40:1)

The Redskins are low in cap room and draft choices for next year. Coach Joe Gibbs is still living off his three Super Bowl wins, but fans are slowly running out of patience.

18) Tennessee Titans (50:1)

Tennessee finished last season by winning six out of seven. With an array of young talent, and a perfect coach to teach them in Jeff Fisher, this is a great sleeper team.

19) Buffalo Bills (50:1)

The Bills are already being talked about nationally as a team to watch. They have some key free agents, but will be in good shape if J.P. Losman continues to improve.

20) Green Bay Packers (50:1)

Brett Favre will return to the Packers after a surprising 8-8 season. The question is whether he has enough left in the tank to get this young team to the next level.

21) St. Louis Rams (50:1)

The Rams started the season at 4-1, lost seven of eight games, then won their last three. If they can develop consistency, they can compete in the weaker NFC.

22) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (50:1)

Tampa Bay dipped from 11-5 in 2005 to 4-12 in 2006. Improvement is a given, but they are playing in the NFC South conference with four potentially good teams.

23) Minnesota Vikings (60:1)

The Vikings had the NFL’s number one run defense, but that is a little misleading as teams preferred to pass on them. The offense also needs vast improvement.

24) San Francisco 49ers (60:1)

The 49ers are not near their glory days of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, but this team is playing with pride again, and that is reason for optimism by the Bay.

25) Houston Texans (60:1)

Coach Gary Kubiak is putting his stamp on the Texans, but it will take at least next year to figure out what direction they are actually heading.

26) Cleveland Browns (60:1)

Romeo Crennel established himself as one of the best coordinators in football, but with a 10-22 head coaching record with the Browns, the jury is still out.

27) Detroit Lions (75:1)

Offensive coordinator, Mike Martz did a great job getting the Lions’ passing game to improve. All other phases of the game are in need of a big upgrade.

28) Oakland Raiders (150:1)

The NFL’s worst team is at least rewarded with the top pick in the draft. If they take a quarterback like JaMarcus Russell though, the impact in 2007 will be minimal.

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