Back in early September, many of us would have been poring over the NFL futures markets, looking at where sportsbooks had positioned each team before the season began.

While not every sportsbook agreed on the betting favorite, it was abundantly clear that four teams – the Eagles, Bills, Ravens, and Chiefs – were the four standout contenders for the Super Bowl.

They were clustered together at the top of the betting markets, and while others, such as the Packers, Lions, and Commanders, were respected, those four were placed out on their own in betting terms.

Of course, things always change once the season gets underway. Some teams tipped to do well will flop, whereas others predicted to have a poor season will surprise.