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Rams Top Odds; Cardinals Only Unfavored NFL Team

5/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams are favored in 16 of 17 games entering the 2026 season.
The Arizona Cardinals are the only NFL team not favored in any game.
The Cincinnati Bengals are favored in 15 games despite winning only six in 2025.
DraftKings projects the Philadelphia Eagles to win 10.5 games, second only to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Detroit Lions are favored in 14 of their first 15 games.

History

Historical Context

The AFL-NFL merger, announced June 8 1966 and completed in June 1970, created a 26-team NFL and secured a $1.5 billion TV deal through 1975. That consolidation let networks and later sportsbooks publish odds for every franchise, a practice now reflected in DraftKings’ 2024 projections that favor the Los Angeles Rams in 16 of 17 games while the Arizona Cardinals receive none.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams are favored in 16 of 17 games entering the 2026 season.
The Arizona Cardinals are the only NFL team not favored in any game.
The Cincinnati Bengals are favored in 15 games despite winning only six in 2025.
DraftKings projects the Philadelphia Eagles to win 10.5 games, second only to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Detroit Lions are favored in 14 of their first 15 games.

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