As the days tick over, Super Bowl 58 edges ever closer. Two rounds of playoff football are left before the NFL offers its ultimate prize in Las Vegas.
Eight teams are still standing, hoping it’s them that will hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy on February 11. But which teams have the best chance of winning it all? Here is DAZN’s breakdown of the eight remaining contenders.
The Ravens are the best team in the NFL. They confirmed it during the regular season with a 13-4 record. No team posted a better record than John Harbaugh’s side.
Moreover, Baltimore had crushing wins over the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. They swatted aside all challengers.
With a ferocious defense, a superstar quarterback, a Hall of Fame kicker and a head coach with one Super Bowl title already under his belt, the Ravens own all the right ingredients.
Moreover, they are fresh after having a bye into round two and will enjoy home-field advantage. The Ravens are the big favourites to win it all.
The 49ers have been knocking on the Super Bowl door for several seasons. They reached the Super Bowl in the 2019-20 season. They have played and lost in the last two NFC Championship games. Kyle Shanahan’s team is a proven side with plenty of playoff experience and world-class talent.
The Niners are the best team in the NFC. They recorded a 12-5 record, better than anyone else in the conference. Superstars such as Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa are some of the best players in the league.
Like the Ravens, San Francisco will play their playoff games at home. That makes them favourites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
However, their Christmas Day loss to the Ravens is why they are second on this list.
After battling various on-field and off-field travails, the Buffalo Bills are still standing, just two games away from their first Super Bowl since the mid-90s. The Bills have hit form at the right time; they have won six consecutive games, and quarterback Josh Allen is playing his best football.
Similarly to San Francisco, the Bills have knocked on the door for several seasons. With a tough defense, a high-powered offense, and a desire to do something special, the Bills are legitimate contenders to go all the way.
