When talking about the NFL betting changes of the Minnesota Vikings to make the postseason, it is impossible not to mention the notorious future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and whether or not he will be back, if for no other reason than how important he is to the team’s chances. Without Favre, the Vikings were a one-dimensional offense that relied on a solid run game and a top-five defense just to get in to the playoffs. With Favre, the Vikings are a force on offense in both the run and pass aspects, with each helping the other, while the defense has remained solid. Although all three teams in their division have each gotten better, Minnesota still must be considered the division favorite as long as number-four is under center.

The Dallas Cowboys have improved in every betting year under head coach Wade Phillips, and have to be the AFC East division favorites despite the high level of the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Washington Redskins. All four of those teams could potentially win the division, and at least one of them should lock up at least one Wild Card spot. The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks could compete for a Wild Card spot, but neither appears ready to challenge the Arizona Cardinals for top spot in the AFC West. The AFC South has had a new winner every season, but this year it looks as though the New Orleans Saints will be pressured by the Atlanta Falcons and no one else. With the Saints, Cowboys, Vikings, and Cardinals all winning their divisions, look for the Giants, Falcons, Packers, and 49ers to compete for the two Wild Card spots.