NFL’s final 4 playoff teams, ranked by their chances of winning Super Bowl 60

SB Nation • January 19, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

The Seattle Seahawks are ranked No. 1 due to their balanced team with a dominant defense led by Mike Macdonald and a versatile offense that doesn’t rely solely on key players like Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
The Los Angeles Rams hold the No. 2 spot, boasting a potent offense led by Matthew Stafford and strong coaching from Sean McVay, though they need to perform better to surpass the Seahawks in the NFC Championship.
The New England Patriots are No. 3, with second-year QB Drake Maye showing promise despite some issues, and a confident team under coach Mike Vrabel that is favored in the AFC.
The Denver Broncos are ranked No. 4 primarily due to the injury