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49ers overtake Rams as Super Bowl favorites in major odds shakeup

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 14). 49ers overtake Rams as Super Bowl favorites in major odds shakeup. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/49ers-overtake-rams-as-super-bowl-favorites-in-major-odds-shakeup/

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The San Francisco 49ers have overtaken the Los Angeles Rams as favorites to win the Super Bowl according to DraftKings Sportsbook odds. The shift comes after the 49ers started the season with a strong performance against the heavily favored Rams and maintained their status as one of three undefeated teams in Week 6. Despite initial high expectations, the Rams now sit at third place within the NFC West due to recent losses and close games.

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As of October 14, 2026, the San Francisco 49ers have overtaken the Los Angeles Rams as the favorites to win the Super Bowl according to DraftKings Sportsbook. This change in betting odds comes after the 49ers' impressive start to their season with undefeated records through Week 5, including a dominant victory over the previously favored Rams in Week 1. The Rams, who bolstered their defense by acquiring Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett, currently have a disappointing 2-3 record, trailing behind the Seahawks and Cardinals in the NFC West division.

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For the first time this season, the Rams are no longer the favorites to win the Super Bowl. asserted

Rams → win → Bowl

Instead, another NFC West team has taken the lead in betting odds. asserted

team → take → odds

The 49ers are now favorited to win the division, the NFC and the Super Bowl, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. uncertain

49ers → favorite → Sportsbook

As the NFL enters Week 6, the 49ers are one of three undefeated teams remaining. asserted

49ers → enter → teams

San Francisco stunned the football world with its season opening performance against the Rams, who were slated to be a juggernaut with the return of Aaron Donald and acquisition of Myles Garrett. asserted

who → stun → Garrett

Instead, the 49ers handed Los Angeles an absolute beatdown in Week 1. asserted

49ers → hand → Week

Since then, the 49ers have proved to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender with huge wins over the Broncos and Seahawks. asserted

49ers → prove → Broncos

As for the Rams, the super team hasn’t quite lived up to expectations sitting at third place in the division. asserted

team → live → division

LA is coming off a tough overtime loss to the Bills, a true AFC contender. asserted

LA → come → Bills

The Rams, with a 2-3 record, have endured several close games this season with a memorable win over Philadelphia but a crushing defeat to Denver. asserted

Rams → endure → Denver

But it appears the 49ers are separating themselves from the pack. asserted

49ers → appear → pack

49ers overtake Rams as Super Bowl favorites in major odds shakeup

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