2024-25 NFL Worst Record Odds: Are the Patriots the Worst Team?

The Panthers finished with the worst record in the NFL at 2-15 in 2024-25. Their only wins were against the Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons in low-scoring upsets. Will anything change for the Panthers this season?

They are already one win away from matching their two wins from last season, so we’ll consider that a victory! The Panthers enter Week 4 of the NFL year with a record of 1-2 after back-to-back losses to open the season, and then were saved by QB Andy Dalton in Week 3.

With Bryce Young benched, Dalton seized the opportunity against the Raiders. Dalton will remain the starter in Carolina until further notice, but has that win provided some false hope? It’s important to understand the Panthers aren’t a good team despite the win.

LeBron posted this message to Bryce Young following the news that he’s been benched as the Panthers QB. pic.twitter.com/YBzcFscis4

— ESPN (@espn) September 18, 2024

The Panthers addressed offensive needs by signing offensive linemen Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis. Additionally, former Steelers’ WR Diontae Johnson inked a deal with the Panthers to bolster Young’s weapons.

I expect modest improvements for the offense, but even if this happens, the defense is paper-thin. Linebacker and pass rusher Brian Burns’ departure leaves a hole on an already depleted roster on the defensive side of the ball.

The schedule is going to get a lot tougher for the Panthers in a hurry, so I’m not convinced that the momentum will continue. Carolina opened the season at +600 to record the worst record, so oddsmakers at offshore betting sites aren’t convinced, either.

Another team entering a transition period are the Denver Broncos. They will not have a rookie head coach calling the shots, though. Super Bowl XLIV winner Sean Payton is entering his second season as the bench boss in Denver!

After rebuilding and turning the Saints into a champion, can he do the same with the Broncos? Perhaps in the future, but it isn’t happening in 2024-25. The Broncos are more likely to be in the race to the bottom and not contending for the AFC Championship.

Through Week 3, this is correct for the Broncos. They are 1-2, and it’s highly unlikely they are contending for any sort of championship. However, like the Panthers, the Broncos are coming off a huge win in upset fashion.

Denver knocked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 26-7 win on the road! And, again, I’m not convinced by the winning performance. The Broncos should remain at the bottom of the AFC West.

Like the Patriots, the Broncos hope to have drafted their franchise quarterback at the 2024 NFL Draft. Russell Wilson’s time in Denver did not play out as expected, so it’s back to the drawing board. The Broncos selected Oregon QB Bo Nix with the No. 12 overall pick this past April.

The rookie impressed in the NFL preseason, where he showed a solid grasp of the offense. In two matchups, Nix completed 76.7% of his passes with two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Seattle gets a BIG interception off Bo Nix! #NFL pic.twitter.com/NsPpQHEQXV

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 8, 2024

He led four touchdown drives and finished with a QB rating of 102.3 after passing for 125 yards and a touchdown in his debut. That being said, don’t read too far into one preseason start against a base defense.

In three regular season starts, Nix has been quite different under center. He’s passed for 600 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions. The Broncos’ defense frustrated Baker Mayfield and brought the Buccaneers down to earth.

Aside from Nix, the Broncos have Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham battling for playing time. If Nix doesn’t pan out this season, the Broncos are in for a ton of hurt. Former No. 1 WR Jerry Jeudy is in Cleveland, while Courtland Sutton is being floated as a potential trade target.

While the Broncos impressed at Tampa, like Carolina, they will regress and be unable to sustain this recent momentum. I wouldn’t trust the Broncos with Nix in his current form!

The New York Giants are another one-win team with the shortest NFL worst record odds. Similar to the Panthers and Broncos, the Giants were among the best NFL underdog picks in Week 3.

The Giants ousted the Cleveland Browns in a shocking 21-15 final score. Daniel Jones had his best performance of the season, but consistency has always been his problem.

We’ve seen Jones look the part in games. Doing it for a full season has been an issue, though. The Giants were on the losing side of a 28-6 final to the Vikings and 21-18 against the Commanders before edging out Cleveland.

Despite the criticism levied at Jones, the Giants have a solid enough defense to help them win games. It’s difficult to say the same for the Panthers and Broncos. The Giants’ defense can win this team five or six games. And, as I noted, Jones is good for a solid game here and there.

The player with the most catches gaining 20+ yards this season

Malik Nabers – 6 pic.twitter.com/dubee2lEaO

— PFF (@PFF) September 23, 2024

​​WR Malik Nabers continues to get more comfortable in the offense. The talented wide receiver is the only player in the NFL to account for more than half of the team’s air yardage — 57.6%. The Giants have a solid base to work with, so I don’t see them finishing with the worst record in 2024-25!