Buccaneers Super Bowl 57 Odds Now +800 After Tom Brady Announces Return
- Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has announced his intention to come out of retirement and return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season
- Brady’s decision has resuscitated the Bucs’ position in the NFL futures, and lifted the star passer among the favorites in NFL MVP betting
- Read on for all the odds and analysis
Tom Brady’s short-lived retirement came to an end on Sunday, with the 44-year-old quarterback announcing his intention to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL campaign. Brady’s announcement has had an immediate impact on the Bucs’ Super Bowl odds.
In the wake of Brady’s retirement, the Buccaneers dipped to a +2800 bet on the Super Bowl odds. But with the seven-time Super Bowl champion now set to return, Tampa Bay now sits just shy of the top of the odds at +800.
Odds to Win Super Bowl 57
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | +700 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +750 |
| Green Bay Packers | +800 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +800 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +1100 |
| Denver Broncos | +1200 |
| San Francisco 49ers | +1300 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +1600 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +2000 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +2200 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +2200 |
| Arizona Cardinals | +2500 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +3000 |
| New England Patriots | +3500 |
| Cleveland Browns | +3500 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +4000 |
| New Orleans Saints | +4000 |
| Miami Dolphins | +5000 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +5000 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +6000 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +6000 |
| Washington Commanders | +6000 |
| Carolina Panthers | +6000 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +7000 |
| Atlanta Falcons | +8000 |
| Chicago Bears | +10000 |
| New York Giants | +10000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +13000 |
| Detroit Lions | +15000 |
| New York Jets | +20000 |
| Houston Texans | +20000 |
Odds at FanDuel on March 14, 2022
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Brady’s Return Revives Tampa Bay Super Bowl Hopes
Brady’s arrival in Tampa Bay two years ago set the stage for the Buccaneers’ march to their first Super Bowl title in two decades. With Brady flashing MVP form, the Bucs also enjoyed a steady 2021 season, racking up a 13-4 record on their way to their first NFC South divisional title since 2007.
These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG pic.twitter.com/U0yhRKVKVm
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 13, 2022
While Brady fell short of winning NFL MVP honors for the fourth time in his career, he showed little sign of slowing down while leading the league with 5,316 passing yards and 43 touchdowns. In fact, his performance was so impressive, even the announcement of his retirement was not enough to bounce him from the NFL MVP odds next season, where he still sported +4500 odds at season’s end. Now, with his return next season assured, Brady has emerged as a short bet to break his own record as the oldest player to take home the NFL MVP award, at +800.
The Buccaneers are bringing back center Ryan Jensen. #GoBucs #FPC #NFL #NFLTwitter pic.twitter.com/3lOnr5rRya
— Full Press NFL (@FullPressNFL) March 14, 2022
With Brady returning to fulfill the final year of his contract, which according to Spotrac will pay him $27.27 million and comes with a cap hit of over $20.2 million, the challenge now facing the Buccaneers is to surround their legendary pivot with the right personnel.
With Brady out of the picture, Jason Licht faced the daunting task of pushing the reset button on what was a veteran lineup designed to win now. And in addition to securing Brady’s return, the Bucs GM has pulled the trigger on a pair of key moves, slapping receiver Chris Godwin with the franchise tag, and inking center Ryan Jensen to a three-year deal.
Bucs Benefit from Weak Division
Those moves have been good enough to return Tampa Bay to the top of the odds to repeat as champions in the NFC South, where they have vaulted from a +125 bet to short -220 favorites. Indeed, the current level of competition in the NFC South may have been a factor in Brady’s decision to play at least one more season. Each of Tampa Bay’s divisional rivals look to next season facing huge questions under center, with none sporting Super Bowl odds shorter than +4000.
NFC South fans celebrating Brady’s retirement pic.twitter.com/kfU3pkMjjg
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) March 13, 2022
What is expected to be a favorable path to the postseason next season has also positively impacted the Bucs in futures betting for the NFC. Listed as a +1400 bet at season’s end, Brady’s return has lifted Tampa Bay past contenders like the San Francisco 49ers and defending champion Los Angeles Rams to a short +400 wager to reach the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.
#Bucs Tom Brady led all quarterbacks with 5,316 yards and 43 touchdowns in 2021 and now he's back for more! pic.twitter.com/TrEuogWrmV
— NFL Stats (@myNFLstats) March 14, 2022
While there is little value right now in taking the Bucs in the NFL futures, it is tough to overlook TB12’s NFL MVP odds. With the Buccaneers taking immediate steps to bolster their lineup, and the team poised to be the class of the NFC South, Brady is well positioned to once again rack up gaudy numbers next season, and is worthy of an early value bet in the NFL MVP odds.
The Pick: Brady to win 2022 NFL MVP (+800)
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Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
