NFL Betting News This Week | Seahawks Statement, New Odds and More | October 28, 2026

by Braulio Perez

Updated: October 29, 2026

In a flash, Week 8 of the NFL season has arrived and everyone has seen a ton of movement in terms of NFL betting trends flying all over the place. We have all seen plenty of teams emerge as serious contenders, while others have become huge surprises. At this point of the NFL season, did anyone think that the Minnesota Vikings would be a perfect 6-0? It truly was not on a lot of people’s bingo cards, but Kyler Murray is doing enough to keep this team winning.

Elsewhere in the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams have struggled to find consistency, with injuries hurting the team at the worst time possible. Because of that, the Rams Super Bowl betting odds have dipped a bit, though they’re still considered top contenders to win it all this year. Looking at the league as a whole, there’s plenty of NFL betting analysis for you to follow closely throughout the rest of the month and into November as well. To start, how about the Seahawks?

The biggest NFL betting storylines this week

• In a Sunday Night Football battle, the Seahawks went head-to-head with the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, but this wasn’t much of a battle. Seattle dominated from start to finish, with the Kansas City offense looking totally off. While the Chiefs had improved their NFL playoffs betting odds after the hot start, Patrick Mahomes looked totally off in this one. He’s got to get back on track with his pass-catchers, though the injuries at receivers is clearly hurting this team.
• The Green Bay Packers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 7, with officiating getting a ton of attention. In some good news for the Packers, stud pass-rusher Micah Parsons is expected to return to practice and get back on the field soon for the NFC North side. Green Bay is chasing the Vikings a bit in the division standings, but having a player of Parsons’ caliber return will be huge for the entire defense.
• The Indianapolis Colts appear to be in ‘sell mode’ with some big trades coming in. We’ll have more on that below, but trading DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers was quite eye-opening. It was a huge deal for San Francisco, as the 49ers are looking like an elite side in the NFC. Buckner alone can help reshape the defensive front.
• Meanwhile in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott got back on track with a needed Monday Night Football win against the Philadelphia Eagles. With Jalen Hurts out for the season, it has totally flipped Philly’s NFL betting odds. Every season, Philly is expected to push for a deep postseason run, but without Hurts and Tanner McKee taking over as the starter, the Eagles aren’t expected to do much. That’s of course news for the Cowboys.

Biggest futures, outright and win total moves this month in the NFL

• It wasn’t that long ago that the LA Rams were the No. 1 favorites to win the Super Bowl. However, injuries indeed have crushed this team, with Davante Adams and Myles Garrett on Injured Reserve. On top of that, Puka Nacua is still working his way back, and he’s clearly banged up. As things stand, the Rams now hold +1100 Super Bowl betting odds. They’ll need to get back on track, and fast, to turn the season around.
• With the Rams sliding a bit, this has been great news for the Buffalo Bills and 49ers. Those two powerhouses are now tied with the best Super Bowl betting odds at +600. For people in Buffalo, the dream is for Josh Allen to finally win the AFC Championship Game to get to the Super Bowl. Allen has never played with the Lombardi Trophy on the line, but he’s hoping to change that this winter. San Francisco is understandably on the rise too.
• One of the biggest disappointments thus far has been the Baltimore Ravens, but luck has not been on their side. Superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed several games due to an ankle injury, and while Tyler Huntley has done his best to run the offense, the drop off has been significant. With the Ravens losing games they’d normally win, Baltimore’s Super Bowl betting odds have lengthened to +1300.

If Lamar Jackson’s injury history has taught the football world anything, his timeline to return can be complicated and an extended absence can derail the Ravens’ season. But ultimately, the only one who truly knows when Jackson will return is Jackson himself. https://t.co/mVPDplHyxM

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NFL win totals, futures and betting markets

In terms of NFL win totals and futures markets, there are always going to be a ton of eyes on the Dallas Cowboys.
The over/under for wins has been set at 8.5, with -110 odds for both. After taking down the Eagles in Week 7, Dallas is 3-4 on the year. That means with 10 games left, they’d need to come out on top of six of those meetings to cover the over. That may be easier said than done, but it’s all going to come down to how Dak Prescott can perform with the ball in his hands.

CeeDee Lamb continues to look like one of the best wideouts in the NFL, so No. 88 will of course continue to be called upon as well. If Dallas can get the ground game going a bit too, it will be a big game-changer. Over in the NFC West, we’ve got to bring up the Seattle Seahawks again, who hold +1100 odds to repeat as the Super Bowl champions.

The Seahawks followed their dominant win over the Chiefs in primetime by trading with the Colts for All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nelson. We can’t stress enough how big of a move that is for this team, as it’s no question going to help with the interior on the offensive line. Once Jadarian Price is able to come off of IR too, the rushing attack should improve. Adding Nelson to the mix is only going to make another big difference for Seattle.

NFL betting trends bettors are watching

Looking at the different NFL betting trends, there are two that stick out tremendously. No. 1 has to be that the Rams are no longer the Super Bowl favorites, with the Bills and 49ers now taking that spot. However, elsewhere, there’s a clear MVP favorite for this season now that Lamar Jackson has been dealing with his bum ankle: yup, that’s Josh Allen.

The future Hall of Famer has once again been on a tear for Buffalo, throwing for more than 1,500 yards and nine touchdowns. On the ground, he’s still a major threat as well. Right now, Allen holds +180 NFL MVP betting odds, which is running away with things. For a little while, he and Jackson were the co-favorites, but now that we’re almost near the midway point for the season, that has changed in a monster way. It will be interesting to see if he’ll become a lock for MVP in the coming weeks or not.

What could move NFL odds next?

Right now, the betting odds in the league are going to change each week as games go final, but keep in mind that the NFL trade deadline in November is sneaking up on everyone. Could teams like the Colts end up being sellers? That’s already happening, but imagine if Indianapolis trades Jonathan Taylor to a contender? That’d be huge. But for now, here’s what the division betting odds look like:

• Buffalo Bills to win the AFC East at -240
• Cincinnati Bengals to win the AFC North at +240
• Jacksonville Jaguars to win the AFC South at -440
• Kansas City Chiefs to win the AFC West at -190
• Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC East at +115
• Minnesota Vikings to win the NFC North at -105
• Carolina Panthers to win the NFC South at +154
• San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC West at -330

NFL previous news updates

• [October 2026]: The San Francisco 49ers have seen their Super Bowl odds explode due to some big-time wins to start the season. Could they take down the Rams to win the NFC West? 
• [October 2026]: The New York Giants have been able to record some pretty big upsets, but injuries to Jaxson Dart and Brian Burns have come at the worst time for the G-Men. 
• [September 2026]: There were some eye-opening upsets in Week 2 of the NFL season, but some injuries have been devastating for contenders too. 
• [September 2026]: The Giants shocked the Cowboys in Week 1 and the Rams’ loss threw people off, which impacted the Super Bowl odds.
• [September 2026]: The Los Angeles Rams made a huge splash, bringing back future Hall of Fame pass-rusher Aaron Donald out of retirement. 
• [August 2026]: The Eagles made some history this summer, signing Jalen Carter to a huge extension to make him the most expensive defensive tackle in NFL history. 
• [July 2026]: The Los Angeles Rams saw their Super Bowl odds skyrocket, and the belief is that the NFC West side will be in a strong position to win it all next season. 
• [June 2026]: The Myles Garrett trade by the Cleveland Browns turned the NFL world upside down, as the Rams defense is now looking unstoppable for next season. 
• [May 2026]: Rookie minicamps took place and major news arrived for the Rams with Matthew Stafford coming to terms with the Super Bowl favorites on a new big-money contract. 
• [April 2026]: The NFL Draft was completed, with betting markets gaining traction. Odds have been adjusted for teams after adding top talent throughout the seven rounds of the draft. On top of that, some more free agency moves have been posted.
• [March 2026]: National Football League trade activity impacts the board, with high-profile player moves causing immediate shifts in division and Super Bowl markets.
• [March 2026]: National Football League free agency reshapes futures odds, with teams adding elite quarterbacks or defensive pieces shortening from +2000 into the +1200 range.
• [February 2026]: Super Bowl LX ended with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots 29-13, securing Seattle’s second Super Bowl championship.

Braulio Perez

Braulio Perez is a sports journalist with more than a decade of experience covering major US sports leagues and international soccer. Since beginning his journalism career in 2011, he has covered a wide range of topics, including college football, recruiting, the NFL, and global soccer, developing a strong understanding of the teams, players, and storylines ...

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