The end of the preseason and the start of the regular season means the arrival of NFL power rankings and the analysis of Super Bowl odds.
Before the action gets underway, Las Vegas and most power rankings will come to a somewhat similar consensus. Teams such as the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots land in the "favorite" column, while teams such as the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns very much ride the "struggle" bus.
For bettors, the best cash resides on the pre-Week 1 payouts through careful analysis. Below, let's examine both tables and some bets to consider and avoid.