How Many Undefeated Teams Will There Be in the NFL This Year?
It’s that time of year again! Football season is in full swing and everyone is wondering how many undefeated teams there will be in the NFL this year. We’ll take a look at the odds and make some predictions.
Introduction
As the 2019 NFL season approaches, there is much speculation about which teams will have successful campaigns and which ones will fall short. One topic of particular interest is how many teams will go undefeated throughout the regular season.
based on Vegas odds, it is estimated that there is a 1 in 9 chance that no team will finish the regular season undefeated. This means that the probability of at least one team being undefeated is relatively high. In fact, out of the past 10 NFL seasons, there have been at least one team each year that has gone undefeated through the first 13 weeks of the season.
The New England Patriots have been the most successful team in recent years when it comes to going undefeated, as they have done so on three occasions (2007, 2010, and 2016). However, each time they were unable to complete a perfect season and ended up losing in the Super Bowl.
So far this offseason, the Patriots have been favored to win Super Bowl LIV with odds of +650, which means a $100 bet would net you a $650 profit if they were to win it all. The Rams (+700), Saints (+700), Chiefs (+750), and Chargers (+1200) round out the top five favorites.
Last Year’s Results
In the 2018-2019 NFL season, there were four teams that made it through the regular season with zero losses: the New England Patriots, the New Orleans Saints, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Of those four teams, only the Patriots were able to make it to the Super Bowl, where they ultimately lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
This Year’s Predictions
There are a lot of variables that go into making a prediction for how many undefeated teams there will be in the NFL this season. First, let’s take a look at the teams that have the best chance to go undefeated. The New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs all have Super Bowl-caliber rosters and should be able to win most of their games. The New Orleans Saints also have a very good team, but they will likely have to battle the Rams for the top spot in the NFC, so they might not be able to run the table. In the AFC, there are a few other teams that could make a run at an undefeated season, like the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers, but it will be tough for them to compete with the Patriots and Chiefs.
Now, let’s look at some of the factors that could impact how many undefeated teams there are this season. One is injuries. Every team deals with injuries, but some teams are more injury-prone than others. The Steelers are always dealing with key players getting hurt, and they might not have enough depth to overcome those injuries this season. The Seahawks also seem to be beset by injuries every year, and they could struggle to stay afloat if they can’t stay healthy. Another factor is tough schedules. Some teams have an easier road to an undefeated season than others. The Patriots have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL this year, which gives them a good chance to go undefeated. On the other hand, teams like the Chargers and Cowboys have some tough opponents on their schedules and will need to be at their best to come out unscathed.
Ultimately, predicting how many undefeated teams there will be in the NFL this year is a bit of a crapshoot. Injuries and tough schedules can trip up even the best teams, so it’s impossible to say for sure how many teams will make it through the regular season unscathed. That being said, we predict that there will be two or three undefeated teams this year, with the Patriots and Rams being the most likely candidates.
Conclusion
As of right now, there are no undefeated teams in the NFL. The New England Patriots came the closest to being undefeated, but they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.
