It's funny how the NFL season lines up: the start of the new year brings a similar "Back to School" vibe. Unlike when I used to stuff my backpack with fresh notebooks, erasable pens (remember those?) and lunch, I'm not filled with the dread of sitting in a classroom all day. Instead, it's giddiness for what the new season may bring and the twists and turns that we're bound to go through.
Last year was the perfect example of how unpredictable the league can be. Both Seattle and New England had +6000 odds at this time last year to win Super Bowl LX. To put that into perspective, that'd be like if either the Commanders or the Colts (both currently +6000) win Super Bowl LXI this February.
Before we get ready to strap in for what should be a heck of a ride this season, I want to pat myself on the back and maybe embolden you to pay even more attention to this little gambling window on the internet this season. In this very post a year ago, I gave you a future parlay to place before Week 1: the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos to make the playoffs, which paid out +362 at the time. Not only did those two cash that playoff future, but they were the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences.
The regular season was modest: I went 118-151-3 ATS and 167-104-1 SU, but I was profitable with my Locks of the Week (48-42 ATS). Where I really cooked, however, was in the playoffs, going 9-4 ATS and 11-2 straight-up. That included an almost perfect assessment of Super Bowl LX.
I knew the blowout was coming from Seattle and had them easily covering the 4.5-point spread. I almost even got the final score exactly right, as I predicted a 30-17 win by the Seahawks, and they actually won the Super Bowl, 29-13. So, here's hoping I carried that strong playoff momentum into the offseason and into the 2026 season.
Whether you're fading or following, I'm happy to have you along for the ride. Oh, and how about we run it back with another future parlay to place before Week 1, shall we? Broncos and Saints to make the playoffs at +386.
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