Only 12 NFL teams still have a legit shot at winning the Super Bowl
- With three weeks to go in the NFL regular season, there are just 12 teams left with a realistic shot at winning Super Bowl LV.
- The Chiefs are the heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl according to FiveThirtyEight, with several other contenders still hoping for a shot at the title.
- For the rest of the league, it might be time to start studying up for the 2021 NFL Draft.
With just three weeks left in the NFL season, the postseason picture becomes clearer with every game that goes final.
But while 14 teams will make the playoffs this year, according to the number-crunchers at FiveThirtyEight, only 12 teams in the NFL still have a realistic (at least 1%) chance of winning Super Bowl LV.
Take a look below to see which teams are set to make a run at a title.
12. Cleveland Browns
Record: 9-4
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 1%
Week 14 result: Lost to the Ravens, 47-42
Week 15 opponent: at New York Giants
One thing to know: Cleveland nearly pulled off an improbable comeback win against the Ravens, only to have Lamar Jackson storm back in the final seconds. With the loss, the Browns still have some work to do before their spot in the postseason is secured, but they have a favorable schedule through the rest of the year, with games against the Giants, Jets, and Steelers to close out the season.
11. Tennessee Titans
Record: 9-4
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 2%
Week 14 result: Beat the Jaguars, 31-10
Week 15 opponent: vs. Detroit Lions
One thing to know: Derrick Henry ran for 215 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, further establishing himself as the most productive running back in the league. Henry leads the NFL with 1,532 yards on the season. The closest player to him is Dalvin Cook, with 1,352. Only one other player, James Robinson, has cleared the 1,000-yard mark.
10. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 9-4
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 2%
Week 14 result: Beat the Jets, 40-3
Week 15 opponent: at Washington Football Team
One thing to know: The Seahawks are currently tied with the Rams atop the NFC West standings, but according to FiveThirtyEight, they have just a 36% chance of winning the division. This is mostly due to the tough schedule Seattle will have to navigate through the final weeks of the season, with games against the Washington Football Team, Rams, and 49ers still yet to be played.
9. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 9-4
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 3%
Week 14 result: Beat the Raiders, 44-27
Week 15 opponent: vs. Houston Texans
One thing to know: Philip Rivers has hit his stride over the past few weeks for the Colts, averaging 284 passing yards per game and throwing 10 touchdowns to just two interceptions over his past five games. With a solid defense and a solid group of skill position players surrounding him, Rivers and the Colts should be a tough out in the postseason.
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 8-5
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 3%
Week 14 result: Beat the Vikings, 26-14
Week 15 opponent: at Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know: The Buccaneers pulled out of a two-game tailspin with a win over the Vikings last weekend. At 8-5, they'll need a fiery finish to the season to have any hope of catching the Saints in the NFC South, but with just one more win through the final three games of the year, they'll all but lock up their spot in the postseason.
7. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 8-5
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 3%
Week 14 result: Beat the Browns, 47-42
Week 15 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
One thing to know: Lamar Jackson pulled off some late-game magic for the Ravens after unexpectedly leaving the game in the fourth quarter to deal with cramps. After the game, Jackson stressed to fans at home that he was not pooping. Whatever you say, Lamar.
6. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 9-4
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 5%
Week 14 result: Beat the Patriots, 24-3
Week 15 opponent: vs. New York Jets
One thing to know: Rookie running back Cam Akers has developed into a huge part of the Rams offense over the past two weeks, including an incredible 171-yard performance on 29 carries last week against the Patriots. The Rams have shown in the past how dangerous a team they can be when they have a solid rushing attack. If Akers can keep up his pace of play, they could find themselves competing for the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in three years.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 11-2
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 5%
Week 14 result: Lost to the Bills, 26-15
Week 15 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: After going undefeated through the first 11 games of the season, the Steelers have now dropped two straight games and are searching for answers. Even worse, with their loss to Washington last weekend, the Steelers ceded the top see in the AFC to the Kansas City Chiefs, and with it, the sole first-round bye in the conference heading into the playoffs.
4. Buffalo Bills
Record: 10-3
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 7%
Week 14 result: Beat the Steelers, 26-15
Week 15 opponent: at Denver Broncos
One thing to know: Buffalo had a well-rounded win against the Steelers on Sunday, playing solid defense and letting their offense control much of the game. On the right day, the Bills can beat any team in the NFL.
3. Green Bay Packers
Record: 10-3
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 12%
Week 14 result: Beat the Lions, 31-24
Week 15 opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: Aaron Rodgers is making a late push for his third MVP award, with 13 touchdowns to just one interception over his past four games. It's a two-person race between him and Patrick Mahomes for the trophy, but with a few strong games to finish the year, it's there for the taking for Rodgers.
2. New Orleans Saints
Record: 10-3
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 23%
Week 14 result: Lost to the Eagles, 24-21
Week 15 opponent: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
One thing to know: Last week, the New Orleans Saints briefly took over as the favorites to win the Super Bowl, according to FiveThirtyEight. However, with the loss to the Eagles on Sunday, they have now dropped back into second in the standings. The eventual return of Drew Brees should help the offense find its footing again.
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 12-1
Chance at winning Super Bowl: 33%
Week 14 result: Beat the Dolphins, 33-27
Week 15 opponent: at New Orleans Saints
One thing to know: There's no other way to put it: the Kansas City Chiefs are the team to beat. They'll face off against the Saints in what could be a Super Bowl preview this weekend. A win there, and it's unclear if anyone will be able to stop the Chiefs en route to their second straight Lombardi Trophy.