Jermod McCoy's Slow Start Drags Down Raiders in Super Bowl Odds

The Las Vegas Raiders have fallen in the Super Bowl LXI odds, slipping from a preseason top-five contender to outside the top 10 due to a slow start from rookie wide receiver Jermod McCoy. The 2025 first-round pick has failed to live up to expectations, recording just 27 receptions for 312 yards and one touchdown through 12 games. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs remain the consensus favorite, holding steady at -550 to win it all at most sportsbooks.

McCoy's struggles have hurt the Raiders’ overall offensive production. Las Vegas ranks 22nd in the league in total yards per game, averaging just 328.6 yards per contest. McCoy’s 26.0 yards per catch average is misleading, as he has only topped 50 yards in three games this season. The Raiders’ offense has leaned heavily on running back Josh Jacobs, who leads the team with 681 rushing yards and five touchdowns, but the lack of a reliable second option has hurt.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, continue to dominate. Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 3,821 yards with 34 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Kansas City’s defense has also improved, allowing the fewest points per game (18.3) in the AFC. The Chiefs' +14.5 point differential is the best in the league, and they remain the only team with a double-digit win total.

Here’s how the top five teams in the Super Bowl odds are stacking up:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (unchanged, -550) – The Chiefs' balance on both sides of the ball gives them the edge. Their 10-2 record and top-five rankings in scoring offense and defense make them the clear favorite.

1. Buffalo Bills (up 2 spots, -750) – Buffalo’s 9-3 record and strong play from Josh Allen (3,654 yards, 29 TDs) keeps them in the conversation. Their defense has also improved to 10th in the league in points allowed.

1. Philadelphia Eagles (down 1 spot, -900) – A 3-4 start has derailed Philadelphia’s title hopes. Jalen Hurts has been inconsistent, and the Eagles' offense ranks just 19th in the league in total yards.

1. Miami Dolphins (new entry, -1200) – Miami’s surprising 8-4 record and strong play from Tyreek Hill have them in the mix. Their defense has also improved, allowing just 20.1 points per game.

1. Detroit Lions (down 3 spots, -1500) – The Lions’ 8-4 record was enough to get them in the top five, but their recent two-game losing streak has them trending downward.

The Raiders are now listed at +2500 to win Super Bowl LXI, a steep fall from their preseason +800 status. Head coach Antonio Pierce has hinted at a midseason shakeup on offense, but with just seven games remaining, time is running out for Jermod McCoy to prove he belongs in the NFL.