Still clocking as a top-10 team in Super Bowl odds makes sense, after all, for a team with Joe Burrow at quarterback. Even during a down season last year, the team won nine games and came up short in a handful of others that were close.

Now that the bulk of the NFL offseason is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a new look at some NFL playoff predictions for 2025. We have our typical Super Bowl favorites and long shots, but there are also a few surprises thrown in to impact a competitive playoff picture.