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If you wanted a reason to be optimistic about the Falcons' chances of making the Super Bowl next year...well, Vegas isn't gonna give you that. Sorry.
The Falcons are considered 40-1 to win the Super Bowl, placing in them in the august company of teams like the Lions, Saints, Bears, and Giants. That's not an inspiring list, and I think I could quibble with it a little bit, but the Falcons still have a lot to prove.
Your early favorites are the Seahawks, Patriots, and Steelers (??), with the Panthers and Broncos clocking in a little lower than anticipated.
| Team | Odds | Team | Odds | Team | Odds | Team | Odds |
| Seahawks | 8-1 | Broncos | 20-1 | Giants | 40-1 | Dolphins | 50-1 |
| Patriots | 8-1 | Vikings | 20-1 | Washington | 40-1 | Titans | 50-1 |
| Steelers | 8-1 | Colts | 20-1 | Eagles | 40-1 | Jaguars | 50-1 |
| Packers | 10-1 | Chiefs | 20-1 | Bears | 40-1 | Raiders | 50-1 |
| Cardinals | 10-1 | Jets | 30-1 | Lions | 40-1 | Chargers | 50-1 |
| Bengals | 12-1 | Bills | 30-1 | Saints | 40-1 | Buccaneers | 50-1 |
| Panthers | 12-1 | Ravens | 30-1 | Falcons | 40-1 | 49ers | 60-1 |
| Cowboys | 14-1 | Texans | 40-1 | Rams | 50-1 | Browns | 200-1 |
Who do you think will win the Super Bowl in 2017?