2024-25 NFL NFC Championship Odds and Predictions  

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After 18 weeks of regular season action, the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs have finally arrived. Seven teams have qualified to compete for the NFC Conference Championship and earn a spot in Super Bowl 59.

As of this writing, the #1 seed Detroit Lions are the odds-on favorite to win the NFC. However, the #2 seed Philadelphia Eagles are closely behind them in the race for the conference title. In fact, some pundits feel that the Eagles have the easier path to winning the NFC.

Over in the AFC Conference, it appears to be a three-team race with the Kansas City Chiefs leading the pack. The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are just behind the Chiefs according to the odds and expert picks.  

With that said, let’s take a look at the latest NFC Championship odds, courtesy of the top sports betting sites, and make our 2024-25 AFC Championship predictions. 

NFC Championship Odds 

The Detroit Lions are still the odds-on favorites to win the NFC, but there is solid value with the Philadelphia Eagles as we start the Playoffs. The Vikings and Packers both saw their odds dip from mid-season to the Wild Card Round. Surprisingly, the Commanders enter as the longshots despite a solid record a plenty of talent on both sides of the ball.

NFC Playoff Teams

The following NFL teams have made the NFL Playoffs and are vying for the 2024-25 NFC Championship:

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions finished 15-2 on the season and won 14 of their last 15 games on the season. During the final week, they beat the Minnesota Vikings to wrap up the NFC North and the #1 seed in the conference. It was an epic showdown between two teams that were both 14-2 coming into the final game.

The Lions desperately needed the first round bye due to numerous key injuries. There’s a chance that some of those players could return in the Divisional Round game.

With that said, the Lions have arguably the best offense in the league with numerous rankings in the Top 5 for major offensive categories. Detroit is 1^st in points (33.2 ppg), 2^nd in yards (409.5 ypg), 1^st in TDs per game (4.1), 4^th in third down conversion (47.57%), 3^rd in TD red zone ratio (69.44%), 2^nd in passing (263.2 ypg), and 6^th in rushing (146.4 ypg).

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs showed in the final weekend of the regular season why he’s the most electric back in the league. With the Lions using him as the primary back, due to Montgomery’s injury, this offense is even scarier. Not to mention, they’re so well-balanced that you can’t key in on just one aspect or one player.

The Lions’ defense is their weak link right now due to injuries. Specifically, the pass defense allows 244.00 passing yards per game which is the 3^rd most in the league.

Only the Eagles can keep pace with the Lions in the postseason. Are those two teams on a collision course for an NFC Championship game showdown?

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles finished 14-3 on the season and wrapped up the NFC East division. They also closed out the regular season winning 12 of their last 13 games.

Like the Ravens in the AFC, Philly is arguably the most balanced team on both sides of the ball. However, the Eagles have a better defense than the Ravens. In fact, they have the best defense in the NFC which should help them fight for the conference spot in the Super Bowl.

Offensively, the Eagles are like Detroit with an elite running and passing attack. Eagles feature the #2 rushing attack at 179.3 ypg. Saquon Barkley has been stellar this season and is the primary catalyst for this offense.

However, don’t let the stats fool you with Philly’s passing attack. They chose to run the ball 55% of the time, which led the NFL. So, their passing numbers are down from last year. Yet, they still feature AJ Brown, Smith, Goedert and a Top 10 QB in Jalen Hurts.

Defensively, the Eagles are better than Detroit and any other team in the conference. They allow just 17.8 ppg which is the second lowest in the league. They also allow the fewest yards (278.4 ypg), third lowest 3^rd down conversion (35.55%), and the third lowest TDs per game (1.9).

Additionally, Philly is #1 against the pass at 174.2 ypg. They’re 10^th against the run at 104.2 ypg. Opposing teams have had some success on the ground against Philly, but this defense tends to make more plays by time the game is done than their opposition.

Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have had a fantastic season going 14-3 and defying all preseason expectations. Sam Darnold has played at an MVP level and this team has been one of the best all year long.

The only teams they lost to this season were the Rams and the Lions twice. The second loss to Detroit in Week 18 snapped a nine game winning streak.

The Vikings open the Playoffs with a road contest at Los Angeles in the Wild Card Round. It was in late-October that the Rams beat the Vikings on a Thursday Night Football game. I don’t see that happening again. In fact, I like the Vikings to get revenge.

Minnesota has a decent running game with Aaron Jones, but their bread and butter is in the passing attack. They feature arguably the best wide receiver in the league with Justin Jefferson. Additionally, Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson are two excellent receiving weapons.

However, this all comes down to how well the Vikings can protect Sam Darnold. The passing attack finished 6^th in the league at 237.8 ypg. When Darnold has time, he excels. However, the Vikings give up the 10^th most sacks at 2.9 per game.

Defensively, Minnesota has a deceptively good unit. They’re 5^th in scoring at just 19.5 ppg and 2^nd against the run as they allow just 93.4 ypg. Additionally, Minnesota is great on third downs as they rank 4^th at 35.62% per game.

Where the Vikings have struggled is stopping the pass. They give up 5^th most passing yards at 242.0 ypg. This will get them in trouble versus the elite teams like Detroit and Philly. It might even cause problems for them versus the Rams if they don’t get after Stafford.

Minnesota has been a great story all year long. Will this fairy tale season take them to the Super Bowl?

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers (11-6) return to the Playoffs as a Wild Card team for the second straight season. Last year, they made some noise and almost got past the 49ers in the Divisional Round. This year, they’re looking to go further with a better team.

The Packers saw QB Jordan Love take another step closer to elite level of playing as he and Josh Jacobs made this a Top 10 offense.

Green Bay was 8^th in scoring (27.1 ppg), 5^th in total yards (370.5 ypg), 10^th in red zone TD ratio (59.42%), 8^th in TDs per game (3.1), 5^th in rushing (146.8 ypg), and 12^th in passing (223.6 ypg). Their offense kept them in many games this season and will be a strength of theirs in the Playoffs.

Defensively, this team allowed 6^th fewest points (19.9 ppg), 5^th fewest yards (314.5 ypg), and are 7^th against the run (99.4 ypg). Their pass defense ranks in the middle of the league at 215.2 yards per game allowed. So, it’s not as if this team has glaring weaknesses.

With those stats, the Packers should have a better record. Yet, they lost to the top teams in the NFC as they were swept by the Vikings and the Lions. They also lost to the Eagles in Week 1 of the season.

Losing to the three best teams in the NFC doesn’t bode well for the Packers’ postseason chances. Not to mention, they face the Eagles in the opening round of the Playoffs with an injured Jordan Love and without Christian Watson. Green Bay is probably a year away from being a true contender.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Like Sam Darnold, you have to give Baker Mayfield some love for an excellent season. There were many moments where he willed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory including in the final week of the season when the Bucs captured the NFC South Division.

You might be surprised at just how good this Tampa Bay offense really is. In fact, they have arguably the best offense flying under the radar out of all 14 teams that qualified for the Playoffs. Don’t believe me?

Tampa Bay is 4^th in scoring (29.5 ppg), 3^rd in total yards (399.6 ypg), 1^st in third down conversions (50.93%), 4^th in red zone touchdown ratio (66.67%), 4^th in TDs per game (3.5), 4^th in rushing (149.2 ypg), and 3^rd in passing (250.4 ypg).

This is a Top 5 offense across the board and yet, nobody would’ve thought that without looking at the numbers.

Defensively, Tampa is great against the run as they rank 4^th in the league allowing only 97.8 yards per game. Their pass defense is the third worst in the league as they give up 243.9 ypg.

Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams finished 10-7 on the season and won the NFC West Division with another late-season run. After losing to Philly, the Rams were 5-6 and looking like they wouldn’t make the Playoffs for a second year in a row.

Yet, that’s when Sean McVay worked his magic along with getting Kupp and Nacua back from injuries. The Rams would go on a five-game winning streak to rocket up to the top of the NFC West and take the division in surprising fashion.

Offensively, the Rams are super talented and well-balanced, provided that the offensive line holds up. They’ve played well over the second half of the season, but it was a rough start to this o-line during the first two months of the year.

Stafford and the passing attack ranks 10^th in the league at 227.5 ypg. They have a solid 1-2 combo with Nacua and Kupp. Additionally, they can run the ball with Williams despite what the numbers say. Sure, LA is a pass heavy team, but they do have the talent in the backfield to make this offense scarier.

Defensively, the Rams have been up and down all year. They don’t excel in any specific category as they rank 15^th to 20^th in just about every major defensive stat. For example, they’re 17^th in scoring (22.7 ppg), 22^nd in run defense (130 ypg), and 20^th in pass defense (222.8 ypg).

This team will go as far as Stafford and McVay can take them. Don’t be surprised if they stun some teams in the Playoffs.

Washington Commanders

Like the Vikings, the Washington Commanders (12-5) greatly exceeded all preseason expectations. If the Eagles weren’t as good as they are, then the Commanders would’ve won the division. In fact, they did beat Philly in late-December.

Washington finished the regular season on a five-game winning streak and are poised for great things in the future. In fact, they could be a dark horse for the Playoffs in the NFC.

Jayden Daniels will win the Offensive Rookie of the Year as Washington has their franchise QB for the next 15 years. Daniels helped lead this offense to elite levels.  

They finished 5^th in scoring (28.5 ppg), 7^th in yards (369.6 ypg), 6^th in TDs scored per game (3.2), 6^th in 3^rd down conversions (45.62%), 1^st in 4^th down conversions (86.96%), and were 3^rd in rushing (154.1 ypg).

Yet, u have to factor in Daniels to this rushing attack because he finished the season with 891 rushing yards on the season. He can extend plays and is so much like Lamar Jackson.

Washington’s defense does have some weaknesses. Their run defense gives up the third most yards per game at 137.5 ypg. However, their pass defense is gives up the 3^rd fewest yards at 189.5 ypg. They also have the 5^th best pass rush with a 7.98% sack rate.

If Washington can establish the run, play with a lead, and put the opposition in obvious passing downs, then they are a real threat to win that game against anyone in the NFC.

NFC Wild Card Matchups

The following is a quick breakdown of the NFC Wild Card games:

Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This is going to be an exciting matchup between two teams that aren’t expected to go far in the postseason but that do have the potential to do so.

I think this game is going to be a fun one to watch and very competitive. With that said, I give the edge to the Bucs at home. Tampa Bay’s strengths match up well against Washington’s weaknesses.

Tampa is great at stopping the run on defense and they can run the ball against Washington’s inferior rush defense. Additionally, if it’s a shootout, Baker Mayfield can sling the ball with anyone especially Daniels. I like the Bucs to pull this game out by a field goal.

Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are destined to clash with the Lions for a spot in the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, Green Bay is coming in with some key injuries. Even at full strength, I don’t see the Packers beating Philly on the road.

The Eagles offense will plow through the Packers defense. Additionally, Philly’s top-notch defense will make things difficult for Jordan Love and company.

I think Barkley will outduel Jacobs and this Eagles team will win by a touchdown or more.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams

This is the best game for Wild Card weekend. These teams are closely matched. Minnesota lost at Los Angeles already this season. It’s the only loss they have outside of two defeats versus Detroit.

I like the Vikings in this matchup. I think they will make the appropriate adjustments from the first game to beat the Rams in Los Angeles.

I also think Darnold will keep pace with Stafford, but that Minnesota’s pass defense will make more plays than LA’s. Taking the Vikings to win by three points or less.

NFC Championship Predictions: Who Wins The NFC?

In the preseason, I picked the Philadelphia Eagles to win the NFC. The addition of Barkley was the reason why. Adding one of the best running backs to an already stacked offense just makes this team even scarier. However, I didn’t expect the defense to bet his good.

This is what I said at the beginning of the season:

“As for the winner, I’m taking the Eagles and the value that comes with their +650 betting odds. This team has an easier schedule, a loaded roster, a desire to vindicate themselves from last year’s debacle, and the leadership to get them back into the Super Bowl from the ownership to the front office to the veterans on the field.”

When you have an elite offense paired with an elite defense, solid leadership, and motivation, that’s a recipe for success. In fact, it’s a recipe to win the NFC and possibly even the Super Bowl.

I think we get the inevitable Lions vs. Eagles matchup in the NFC title game. However, Philly’s defense will perform better than Detroit’s and that will be the difference in this matchup. Both offenses will be explosive, but Philly’s defense will make more plays and cause more turnovers to win the NFC Championship.

Bet: Philadelphia Eagles (+325) 

Previous NFC Championship Prop Bets

The following prop bets were listed throughout the season. You can look back at our predictions for these NFL props and how we thought the NFC Conference would play out.

Which Team Will Finish as the NFC #1 Seed?

With the way things are unfolding, the #1 seed should come down to the Lions and Eagles. Currently, the Lions are 9-1 and the Eagles are 8-2.

I picked the Eagles to win the NFC and I think one of the reasons why is because they end up as the #1 seed and secure home field advantage throughout the Playoffs.

I believe that the Eagles have an easier schedule over the final two months of the season. Sure, the Rams, Ravens and Steelers are tough games but Philly could win all three.

They already beat the Commanders, so I think they will be favored in that matchup. Additionally, they close out the season against the lowly Cowboys and Giants. I fully expect the Eagles to win the NFC East and possibly finish 13-4 or 14-3.

The Lions play the Bears twice, the Packers, Bills, 49ers and Vikings. Despite Chicago’s struggles over the last month, they’re still a team that’s capable of beating the Lions, especially if you believe that they turned the corner following the firing of their offensive coordinator.

Furthermore, the Bills are every bit as good as the Lions, the 49ers will be desperate for a Wild Card spot and should still be mathematically alive in this Week 17 matchup, the Packers and Vikings both want revenge against their divisional rival.

I can see Detroit finishing 14-3 or 13-4 following this final stretch of games. I can also see them going 15-2 and only losing against Buffalo or the final week against Minnesota.

The Lions offer no betting value (-250) and have a tougher schedule than Philly who still provides solid value with their +325 odds.

Bet: Philadelphia Eagles (+325) 

To Reach 2024-25 NFC Championship Game 

Since I picked the Eagles to finish with the top seed, it gives them a higher chance of making the NFC Championship game because they will have home field in the Playoffs and a first-round bye.  

Joining the Eagles in the NFC Championship game should be the 49ers. This team is far too talented to get tripped up in earlier NFC Playoff rounds. With Super Bowl experience, a solid QB, balance on both sides of the ball, and plenty of playmakers all over the field, San Francisco can almost punch their ticket for an NFC Championship game spot as early as October.  

We’re going to get a rematch from the 2022-23 NFC Championship game where the 49ers came up short due to injuries to their quarterbacks.  

Bet: San Francisco 49ers (-140), Philadelphia Eagles (+260) 

Which NFC Division Wins The 2024-25 NFC Championship? 

• NFC West (+140) 

• NFC North (+225) 

• NFC East (+280) 

• NFC South (+800) 

It’s clear that the NFC South will be the weakest division in the NFC this year. In fact, it might just be the worst division in all of football. The NFC East will be a two-team race between the Cowboys and the Eagles, which I believe Philly wins.  

The NFC North is going to beat each other up all year long and it will be a war of attrition as to which team wins. The NFC West has the 49ers head-and-shoulders above the rest, but don’t be surprised if the Rams make some noise this year.  

With that said, I like the Eagles to finish as the top seed in the NFC and to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. At +280 odds, the NFC East is my pick for this NFL prop bet. The cherry on the top is the solid value that it provides as the third longest option for this wager.  

Bet: NFC East (+280)