As the 2024 NFL season approaches, sportsbooks have released their over/under win totals for all 32 teams. While making bold predictions is tempting, let’s take a fun look at each franchise’s history and how it might relate to this year’s lines. Buckle up for a wild ride through the NFL’s past as we examine these NFL Over Under win totals!
AFC East
Buffalo Bills (10.5)
The Bills went to four straight Super Bowls in the early ’90s… and lost them all. Will this be the year they finally break through, or are they destined to be the NFL’s eternal bridesmaids?
Miami Dolphins (9.5)
Don Shula’s 1972 Dolphins remain the only perfect team in NFL history. With a 9.5 line, perfection isn’t on the table, but can they channel some of that ’72 magic?
New England Patriots (4.5)
From dynasty to doormat? This is the Patriots’ lowest preseason win total since before Tom Brady was drafted. The ghost of Bill Belichick looms large.
New York Jets (9.5)
The last time the Jets won 10+ games, Mark Sanchez was their quarterback and “butt fumble” wasn’t in the NFL lexicon. How times change!
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens (11.5)
Did you know the Ravens have never had back-to-back losing seasons? That’s quite a feat for a franchise named after a poem about existential dread.
Cincinnati Bengals (10.5)
The Bengals went from worst to first in 2021, then regressed in 2023. They’re the NFL’s own roller coaster – appropriate for a team named after a big cat.
Cleveland Browns (8.5)
The Browns have finished with exactly 8 wins only once in their entire history. They seem to prefer extremes – either really good or… well, you know.
Pittsburgh Steelers (7.5)
Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season as head coach. This line suggests oddsmakers think that streak might be in jeopardy. Et tu, Vegas?
AFC South
Houston Texans (9.5)
The Texans have only two 10+ win seasons in their history. Both times, they lost in the divisional round of the playoffs. Third time’s the charm?
Indianapolis Colts (8.5)
From Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning to Andrew Luck, the Colts have a history of franchise QBs. Is Anthony Richardson next in line?
Jacksonville Jaguars (8.5)
The Jags have been to the playoffs as many times as they’ve had 1-win seasons (3 each). Talk about feast or famine!
Tennessee Titans (6.5)
Remember when this franchise was the Houston Oilers? They’re hoping to strike oil again after a down year.
AFC West
Denver Broncos (5.5)
John Elway won as many Super Bowls (2) as the Broncos have had in the last seven years. Denver’s hoping for a Mile High resurrection.
Kansas City Chiefs (11.5)
Before Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs hadn’t won a Super Bowl since 1970. Now they’re going for a three-peat. How the tables have turned!
Las Vegas Raiders (6.5)
The Raiders have moved cities more times (3) than they’ve made the playoffs (1) in the last 20 years. Here’s hoping for their fans that they’ve found a stable home in Vegas.
Los Angeles Chargers (8.5)
The Chargers once lost a playoff game despite their running back scoring 4 TDs and their QB throwing for 400+ yards. If any team can defy expectations (good or bad), it’s them.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys (10.5)
America’s Team hasn’t been to a conference championship game since 1995. That’s a whole generation of fans who’ve never seen the Cowboys truly contend.
New York Giants (6.5)
The Giants have won a Super Bowl more recently than they’ve won 11+ games in a season. Go figure!
Philadelphia Eagles (10.5)
The City of Brotherly Love has seen the Eagles go from last place to the Super Bowl and back again in recent years. Philly gonna Philly.
Washington Commanders (6.5)
Washington has had like 5 different names since their last Super Bowl win. Maybe this latest rebrand will be the charm?
NFC North
Chicago Bears (8.5)
The Monsters of the Midway haven’t lived up to their nickname lately. Their last 12-win season was with Lovie Smith at the helm. Feel old yet?
Detroit Lions (10.5)
The Lions have never played in a Super Bowl. Could this be the year the curse is broken? Or will Lucy pull the football away from Charlie Brown once again?
Green Bay Packers (9.5)
From Bart Starr to Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have been spoiled at QB. The Jordan Love era begins in earnest.
Minnesota Vikings (6.5)
The Vikings are 0-4 in Super Bowls, all of which happened before 1977. Is it finally time to plant their flag at the NFL’s summit?
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons (9.5)
28-3. Need we say more? The Falcons are hoping to finally exorcise those demons and soar to new heights.
Carolina Panthers (5.5)
The Panthers have never had back-to-back winning seasons. They’re due, right? …Right?
New Orleans Saints (7.5)
The Saints went from perennial punchline to perennial contender under Drew Brees. Can they recapture that magic in the post-Brees era?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7.5)
The Bucs won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady, then promptly returned to mediocrity without him. The circle of NFL life continues.
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals (6.5)
The Cardinals’ franchise is so old, it predates Arizona’s statehood. They’re hoping some of that longevity translates to on-field success.
Los Angeles Rams (8.5)
The Rams went all-in to win a Super Bowl and succeeded. Now they’re seeing if they can rebuild on the fly. “It’s a bold strategy, Cotton.”
San Francisco 49ers (11.5)
The 49ers have been to two Super Bowls in the last five years… and lost both. They’re the new millennium’s Buffalo Bills.
Seattle Seahawks (7.5)
Pete Carroll is gone, taking his chewing gum with him. It’s a new era in Seattle, for better or worse.
As you ponder these over/under lines, remember: in the NFL, expect the unexpected (unless, of course, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes win the whole thing). After all, this is a league where a team once made the playoffs with a losing record. Anything can happen!
Sources for NFL Over Under Win Totals: A Historical Rollercoaster
The Athletic
Analytics.Bet
Fox Sports
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NFL Over/Under Win Totals: A Historical Rollercoaster
As the 2024 NFL season approaches, sportsbooks have released their over/under win totals for all 32 teams. While making bold predictions is tempting, let’s take a fun look at each franchise’s history and how it might relate to this year’s lines. Buckle up for a wild ride through the NFL’s past as we examine these NFL Over Under win totals!
AFC East
Buffalo Bills (10.5)
The Bills went to four straight Super Bowls in the early ’90s… and lost them all. Will this be the year they finally break through, or are they destined to be the NFL’s eternal bridesmaids?
Miami Dolphins (9.5)
Don Shula’s 1972 Dolphins remain the only perfect team in NFL history. With a 9.5 line, perfection isn’t on the table, but can they channel some of that ’72 magic?
New England Patriots (4.5)
From dynasty to doormat? This is the Patriots’ lowest preseason win total since before Tom Brady was drafted. The ghost of Bill Belichick looms large.
New York Jets (9.5)
The last time the Jets won 10+ games, Mark Sanchez was their quarterback and “butt fumble” wasn’t in the NFL lexicon. How times change!
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens (11.5)
Did you know the Ravens have never had back-to-back losing seasons? That’s quite a feat for a franchise named after a poem about existential dread.
Cincinnati Bengals (10.5)
The Bengals went from worst to first in 2021, then regressed in 2023. They’re the NFL’s own roller coaster – appropriate for a team named after a big cat.
Cleveland Browns (8.5)
The Browns have finished with exactly 8 wins only once in their entire history. They seem to prefer extremes – either really good or… well, you know.
Pittsburgh Steelers (7.5)
Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season as head coach. This line suggests oddsmakers think that streak might be in jeopardy. Et tu, Vegas?
AFC South
Houston Texans (9.5)
The Texans have only two 10+ win seasons in their history. Both times, they lost in the divisional round of the playoffs. Third time’s the charm?
Indianapolis Colts (8.5)
From Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning to Andrew Luck, the Colts have a history of franchise QBs. Is Anthony Richardson next in line?
Jacksonville Jaguars (8.5)
The Jags have been to the playoffs as many times as they’ve had 1-win seasons (3 each). Talk about feast or famine!
Tennessee Titans (6.5)
Remember when this franchise was the Houston Oilers? They’re hoping to strike oil again after a down year.
AFC West
Denver Broncos (5.5)
John Elway won as many Super Bowls (2) as the Broncos have had in the last seven years. Denver’s hoping for a Mile High resurrection.
Kansas City Chiefs (11.5)
Before Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs hadn’t won a Super Bowl since 1970. Now they’re going for a three-peat. How the tables have turned!
Las Vegas Raiders (6.5)
The Raiders have moved cities more times (3) than they’ve made the playoffs (1) in the last 20 years. Here’s hoping for their fans that they’ve found a stable home in Vegas.
Los Angeles Chargers (8.5)
The Chargers once lost a playoff game despite their running back scoring 4 TDs and their QB throwing for 400+ yards. If any team can defy expectations (good or bad), it’s them.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys (10.5)
America’s Team hasn’t been to a conference championship game since 1995. That’s a whole generation of fans who’ve never seen the Cowboys truly contend.
New York Giants (6.5)
The Giants have won a Super Bowl more recently than they’ve won 11+ games in a season. Go figure!
Philadelphia Eagles (10.5)
The City of Brotherly Love has seen the Eagles go from last place to the Super Bowl and back again in recent years. Philly gonna Philly.
Washington Commanders (6.5)
Washington has had like 5 different names since their last Super Bowl win. Maybe this latest rebrand will be the charm?
NFC North
Chicago Bears (8.5)
The Monsters of the Midway haven’t lived up to their nickname lately. Their last 12-win season was with Lovie Smith at the helm. Feel old yet?
Detroit Lions (10.5)
The Lions have never played in a Super Bowl. Could this be the year the curse is broken? Or will Lucy pull the football away from Charlie Brown once again?
Green Bay Packers (9.5)
From Bart Starr to Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have been spoiled at QB. The Jordan Love era begins in earnest.
Minnesota Vikings (6.5)
The Vikings are 0-4 in Super Bowls, all of which happened before 1977. Is it finally time to plant their flag at the NFL’s summit?
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons (9.5)
28-3. Need we say more? The Falcons are hoping to finally exorcise those demons and soar to new heights.
Carolina Panthers (5.5)
The Panthers have never had back-to-back winning seasons. They’re due, right? …Right?
New Orleans Saints (7.5)
The Saints went from perennial punchline to perennial contender under Drew Brees. Can they recapture that magic in the post-Brees era?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7.5)
The Bucs won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady, then promptly returned to mediocrity without him. The circle of NFL life continues.
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals (6.5)
The Cardinals’ franchise is so old, it predates Arizona’s statehood. They’re hoping some of that longevity translates to on-field success.
Los Angeles Rams (8.5)
The Rams went all-in to win a Super Bowl and succeeded. Now they’re seeing if they can rebuild on the fly. “It’s a bold strategy, Cotton.”
San Francisco 49ers (11.5)
The 49ers have been to two Super Bowls in the last five years… and lost both. They’re the new millennium’s Buffalo Bills.
Seattle Seahawks (7.5)
Pete Carroll is gone, taking his chewing gum with him. It’s a new era in Seattle, for better or worse.
As you ponder these over/under lines, remember: in the NFL, expect the unexpected (unless, of course, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes win the whole thing). After all, this is a league where a team once made the playoffs with a losing record. Anything can happen!
Sources for NFL Over Under Win Totals: A Historical Rollercoaster
The Athletic
Analytics.Bet
Fox Sports
Related Content to NFL Over Under Win Totals: A Historical Rollercoaster
Sports Betting Addiction Is on the Rise
ESPN BET | The Sports Leader Is All-In on Sports Betting
The Legalization of Sports Betting in North Carolina | Big Money
Content Disclaimer: Our articles and podcasts, including those on sports betting, are for entertainment and informational purposes only and are not intended to promote or endorse betting. If you choose to bet, we urge you to do so responsibly. Help is available for those facing challenges with gambling. Contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit ncpgambling.org. North Carolina residents can also find resources at More Than a Game. If you need immediate assistance, call 1-800-GAMBLER. For more details, see our full disclaimer.