Bet Falcons to Return to NFL Playoffs in 2025

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2025 NFL season with the second-longest active playoff drought in the league, having last made the postseason in 2017; only the New York Jets have a longer drought. An analyst expresses strong confidence that this drought will end in 2025, citing the Falcons' +155 playoff odds (39.22% implied probability) at DraftKings Sportsbook as a betting opportunity he personally took.

The analyst highlights several reasons for optimism. Offensively, the Falcons possess significant talent, including playmakers Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Darnell Mooney, and boast the NFL's 8th-ranked offensive line anchored by standout guard Chris Lindstrom. While quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is a question mark, his three starts in 2024 showed promise with a strong arm, good pocket presence, and clutch ability.

Defensively, the team addressed its pass rush by signing Leonard Floyd and drafting Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the first round, while also adding safety Jordan Fuller. Furthermore, replacing defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake with Jeff Ulbrich is expected to significantly improve the unit.

Finally, the Falcons are projected to have the sixth-easiest schedule in the NFL for the 2025 season, facing only five teams that made the playoffs the previous year. The analyst also notes their +240 odds to win the NFC South (second behind the Buccaneers) and believes a wild-card berth is achievable even without a division title.

The piece concludes by encouraging readers who believe the Falcons have a better than 40% chance of making the playoffs to bet on them at +155 via DraftKings, promoting a sign-up offer of $150 in bonus bets for a $5 wager. It includes standard gambling disclaimers about odds changing, the content being for entertainment/educational purposes only, and resources for gambling problems (1-800-GAMBLER).