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NFL Week 4 betting recap: Playoff odds crater for Texans, Chargers

Week 4 brought another major reshuffling to the NFL futures market.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 9:10 PM
NFL Week 4 betting recap: Playoff odds crater for Texans, Chargers
Key Things to Know
  • NFL Week 4 results caused playoff and Super Bowl odds to plunge for the winless Texans and Chargers.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings saw their playoff odds surge dramatically following strong seasonal starts.
  • Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate shortened his Offensive Rookie of the Year odds to +450 after totaling 145 yards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following Week 4 of the NFL season, significant movement altered the futures and playoff betting markets, highlighted by the collapsing playoff odds for the winless Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers. In contrast, surging starts propelled the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings into strong playoff favoritism, with Jacksonville moving to -490 after reaching 3-1 and Minnesota shifting to -290 following a 4-0 start.

Individual awards markets also adjusted, as Titans receiver Carnell Tate narrowed his Offensive Rookie of the Year odds to +450 after a 145-yard performance. Josh Allen continues to lead the MVP race at +250, trailed by Brock Purdy at +400, while the Los Angeles Rams ascended to the top of the Super Bowl futures board at +650.

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