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The 2023 NFL season began over four months ago with 32 teams aiming to hoist a Lombardi Trophy in February. Time flew by, and just four teams remain in the race for Super Bowl LVIII. Three squads are alive on Conference Championship Sunday by no surprise, and one preseason darling exceeded expectations to get here.
As we know, not all four teams have an "even" chance to win a ring moving forward, so let's take a look at the betting odds for each team that is set to play on Sunday.
Who is favored to win Super Bowl 58? Who is the biggest underdog entering the Conference Championship Round according to DraftKings Sportsbook? Let's dive in below.
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San Francisco 49ers (+145)
The 49ers earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC by winning seven of their final eight games in which starters played. The 42-19 drumming of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13 seemingly marked the start of San Fransico's dominant run and the end of the Eagles' excellence.
After the first-round bye, the Niners stumbled early against the Green Bay Packers. Kyle Shanahan's squad trailed for the majority of the second half before taking a lead with just over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. From there, they forced a Jordan Love interception to seal a win and a trip to the NFC Championship Game.
San Fran remains the favorite to win the Super Bowl, mostly because of the well-rounded roster Shanahan and general manager John Lynch built. The 49ers are looking for their eighth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history with a win over the Detroit Lions.
THERE GOES CMC 🗣️
📺: #GBvsSF on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yDUx5ZutVa pic.twitter.com/IrtSbb65yf— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024
Baltimore Ravens (+190)
After a 3-2 start to the 2023 campaign, Baltimore ripped off 10 wins over the next 11 games. The Ravens' 13 wins led all teams this year, and each of their four losses came by seven or fewer points -- even in Week 18 with their top players resting.
All four teams in the AFC North finished above .500, making their season even more impressive. Additionally, Baltimore handled three of the NFC's best teams (49ers, Lions, Rams) by a combined score of 108-56.
In the AFC Divisional Round, Lamar Jackson racked up 252 total yards and four touchdowns to rout the Texans 34-10, earning his first trip to the AFC Championship Game. Oh yeah, and the Ravens' defense did not allow an offensive touchdown against C.J. Stroud. That unit is special.
LAMAR MAKING IT LOOK EASY 😤#HOUvsBAL pic.twitter.com/yNU3satse7
— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs (+380)
Kansas City walked into Buffalo as a 2.5-point underdog. Patrick Mahomes an underdog? Really? Surprise, surprise, the Kansas City offense looked as good as it has all year, posting 7.7 yards per play and scoring 27 points in just 47 plays.
Travis Kelce broke his cold streak and caught five passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns, and Isiah Pacheco had an efficient 15-carry, 95-yard day capped off by a touchdown. All-Pro defensive lineman Chris Jones drove left tackle Dion Dawkins into Josh Allen's lap and saved a potential go-ahead touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter.
Chris Jones saves KC from the go ahead TD. Allen had Shakir. Jones bull rushes Dawkins into Allen so he can’t put anything on the throw. Chamarri owes Jones a gift basket or something. #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/pbXJg3y51w
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) January 23, 2024
When it mattered most, the Chiefs' star players showed up, and Mahomes will now play in his sixth AFC Championship Game in his sixth year as a starter. Kansas City is a 3.5-point underdog at Baltimore this Sunday, setting up a fantastic matchup with a trip to Las Vegas on the line.
Detroit Lions (+750)
For the first time since 1991, the Detroit Lions are headed to the NFC title game. The Barry Sanders-led Lions lost to the Washington Redskins in a 31-point blowout that year, so hopefully, the matchup with the San Francisco 49ers in 2024 will bring new fortunes.
Goff to St. Brown gives the @Lions a two-TD lead!
📺: #TBvsDET on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/frRD38ClOq pic.twitter.com/5OywSGQMOW— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024
Quarterback Jared Goff led Detroit to a 12-5 season, and the Lions were one of the most consistent teams all year. They never lost two games in a row and held a lead in the NFC North from start to finish. In the playoffs, they won close games against Matthew Stafford and Baker Mayfield, setting up a blockbuster matchup with Brock Purdy and the Niners' fantastic skill players.
Deebo Samuel (shoulder) could miss Sunday's game, and the Lions were the No. 1 ranked run defense during the regular season, so Detroit has a fighting chance to beat the 49ers on their home field this weekend. Goff won't have to play in frigid temperatures, which has seemingly been an issue at times during his career.
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