An Early Look at the Favorites for Super Bowl LIX

In the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs' thrilling win of the Super Bowl LVIII, the last confetti falls, but we're never too early to make assessments about the next NFL season. There are some teams that have already been tipped as title favorites by some sports betting apps for the Lombardi Trophy, and this will motivate their squads to start with their off-season training.

You can expect that the team that won the championship recently and still has a good chance of winning it again is the Chiefs themselves, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs may have the most accurate quarterback in the league and also have a strong group of backup quarterbacks, and they will certainly return to the spotlight.

One thing we can expect is that the quest of the Chiefs for consecutive titles will be accompanied by the most formidable enemies. Although they have seen a marked improvement in their defense, there are some shortfalls still present, and they will be losing some critical players to free agency. Moreover, the AFC West division is still one of the strongest divisions, including the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers, with their strong rosters that are promising for the next season.

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The Buffalo Bills also belong to this group of teams showing up on the list of favorites on most American sports betting apps. The chemistry of wide receiver Stefon Diggs and quarterback Josh Allen has been producing spectacular results. They are truly a dangerous force in the AFC, as they have a killer offense and a great defense.

Nevertheless, Sean McDermott as the head coach of the Bills, has also not been able to put aside the struggles and bring the championship to the team. The Bills will fall short of their high expectations if they are unable to overcome their historical postseason adversities.

The San Francisco team is expected to rebound from their Super Bowl loss in the NFC. The 49ers defended their status as one of the most consistent teams in the league, a standing they maintained throughout the season with the help of a very effective running game, and a very strong defense despite the painful loss. However, the team's fate will largely depend upon quarterback Brock Purdy, who led the team to the Super Bowl, and is expected to play a major role in the upcoming season.

The 49ers' injuries could cause all their efforts to be in vain, and they might not make it to next year's Super Bowl. Besides, the NFC West remains a tough division because not only the Rams but also the Seahawks can have good seasons that may impress everyone.

Other early favorites notably have been the Cincinnati Bengals, who have been to the AFC Championship Game for two straight years but may be at a disadvantage now that they have lost some of their best players through free agency; and the Philadelphia Eagles, who were in the Super Bowl just a few seasons ago and have a talented young core.

With the off season coming and the teams making crucial decisions about their players, the list of Super Bowl contenders will definitely be changing. How these groups evolve and can they become the ones to challenge for the Lombardi Trophy by 2024 is a question to be answered in the time to come.