Despite earning first victory, Colts continue sliding in Super Bowl futures odds

The Indianapolis Colts began the season as one of the favorites to bring home the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 50. Three weeks later they’re quickly turning into a longshot.

The Colts notched their first win of the season on Sunday, rallying to defeat Tennessee 35-33. But oddsmakers were less than impressed (the ongoing spat between coach Chuck Pagano and GM Ryan Grigson likely isn’t helping either), dropping Indianapolis from 16-1 to 20-1 when the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook released updated Super Bowl futures on Monday.

The Colts opened the season with 8-1 odds, behind only Seattle and Green Bay. Now, heading into Monday night’s Packers-Chiefs game, seven teams have better odds and Indianapolis is on equal footing with Carolina, which opened the season at 60-1.

Other notable movement:

  • The Steelers slid to 30-1 after Ben Roethlisberger’s knee injury. They were previously 20-1. Initial reports said the starting quarterback is expected to be out 4-6 weeks, but Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Monday there was no timetable for his return.
  • The Saints have gone from 30-1 to 200-1 in the wake of three straight losses and Drew Brees’ shoulder injury.
  • The winless Bears are also without their starting quarterback and have spiraled to the longest odds (1,000-1) in the league. Jay Cutler is expected to be out 2-5 weeks; top receiver Alshon Jeffery could return for next weekend’s game against the Raiders.
  • The Cardinals, who began the season at 30-1, are now at 10-1 after Sunday’s 47-7 win over San Francisco lifted them to 3-0.
  • The Bengals are also climbing quickly, now at 14-1 after winning as a 2.5-point underdog at Baltimore.

Full odds list (via Westgate SuperBook)

Seahawks 6-1
Patriots 9-2
Packers 3-1
Broncos 8-1
Cowboys 30-1
Eagles 18-1
Colts 20-1
Lions 100-1
Saints 200-1
Rams 100-1
49ers 300-1
Cardinals 10-1
Steelers 30-1
Ravens 50-1
Bengals 14-1
Texans 80-1
Chargers 60-1
Chiefs 25-1
Giants 50-1
Panthers 20-1
Falcons 20-1
Dolphins 40-1
Bears 1000-1
Vikings 30-1
Bills 30-1
Browns 300-1
Redskins 200-1
Jets 50-1
Bucs 300-1
Titans 100-1
Jaguars 300-1
Raiders 60-1