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The 8 best way-too-early picks to win the 2026 Super Bowl

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** ORG XMIT: 776260012 ORIG FILE ID: 2198620391

Jalen Hurts said "this is only the beginning" Sunday night after the Philadelphia Eagles dethroned the Kansas City Chiefs as Super Bowl champions.

"The end ain't coming anytime soon," he told reporters.

We'll be the judge of that.

Betting odds for the 2026 Super Bowl are live and it's never too early to find value in which teams might be next to climb the mountaintop. Here's a look at the top eight picks (today) to win it all next year, with odds from BetMGM.

8. Detroit Lions (+800)

Dec 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts after the Buffalo Bills scored a touchdown on their first play after recovering an onside kick attempt by the Lions in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts after the Buffalo Bills scored a touchdown on their first play after recovering an onside kick attempt by the Lions in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

The Lions are still on the short list of contenders, though I'm less bullish on them at odds this short after both coordinators bolted for head-coaching jobs.

7. Washington Commanders (+2000)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 26: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 26: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

When you can get a conference finalist at these odds, you have to take it, but a step back isn't out the question for Washington if it doesn't nail the offseason. The Commanders won in spite of some flaws they desperately need to address. That's before we get around to seeing how Jayden Daniels and Kliff Kingsbury respond to defensive adjustments in year two.

6. Green Bay Packers (+2000)

Dec 23, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff arms New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff arms New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

I like the foundation in place for Green Bay. They need consistency from Jordan Love and maybe a big wide receiver threat -- and the defense could use some reinforcements too. But this is a team still trending up in my eyes.

5. Buffalo Bills (+750)

Nov 17, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts to scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881033 ORIG FILE ID: 20241117_tbs_fb5_218.JPG
Nov 17, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts to scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881033 ORIG FILE ID: 20241117_tbs_fb5_218.JPG

The Bills have a chance to build on a wildly successful 2024 with a strong offseason, but they have to find a big playmaker for both sides of the ball. Regardless, Josh Allen gives them a chance.

4. Houston Texans (+2500)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: Denico Autry #96 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack against the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776262419 ORIG FILE ID: 2193469510
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: Denico Autry #96 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack against the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776262419 ORIG FILE ID: 2193469510

The Texans are higher on this list than expected because I like the value on their odds a little better than some other teams. Their defense is great, they play in a weak division and C.J. Stroud will be better with a better offensive line.

3. Kansas City Chiefs (+750)

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

It's easy to feel down about the Chiefs after the Super Bowl, but we can't forget they were a 15-2 team. As long as they address the offensive line in the offseason, they'll be great again.

2. Baltimore Ravens (+700)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes in front of teammate Lamar Jackson #8 against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 07, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151463 ORIG FILE ID: 2183680405
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes in front of teammate Lamar Jackson #8 against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 07, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151463 ORIG FILE ID: 2183680405

The Ravens have some things to address in the offseason, but if Derrick Henry is back to flank Lamar Jackson next year, I like their chances to remain among the NFL's elite teams.

1. Philadelphia Eagles (+650)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Jalen Hurts might be right. Philadelphia's biggest loss this offseason might end up being offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, which isn't insignificant, but with so many great players returning, you feel like they'll be able to adjust and remain a dominant force in the NFL.

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