NFC Championship Betting Guide, Preview & Statistics

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The NFC Championship game held in late January is the culmination of the National Football Conference season. The winner heads to the Super Bowl to face the AFC Championship winner.

NFC Championship Betting Guide, Preview & Statistics
Michael Calabrese US Content Manager

Experienced sports journalist, College sports expert and broadcaster, hailing from Pennsylvania

Who will win the NFC Championship ?

NFL Regular Season Schedule

The regular NFL season gets underway on Thursday 7th September 2023 when the sixteen NFC teams begin their quest to make the NFC Championship game which is contested on Sunday 28th January 2024. The winner of the NFC Championship game will face the AFC Championship winner in Super Bowl LVIII at the Allegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders) in Paradise, Nevada on Sunday 11th February 2024.

AFC Championship Betting Guide, Preview & Statistics
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AFC Championship Betting Guide, Preview & Statistics

The 18 week regular NFL season schedule (including one bye week) is as follows (each NFC team will play):

  • The three teams in their division - twice (home & away)
  • Four teams from another division in the NFC - Once
  • Four teams from a division in the AFC - Once
  • The remaining two teams from the NFC who finished in the same divisional position last season - Once
  • An Inter conference match up based on the teams finishing in the same divisional position the previous season.

This season's Inter conference match up pairings for the 17th game are as follows with the NFC teams being on the road:

  • NFC North @ AFC North
  • NFC South @ AFC East
  • NFC West @ AFC South
  • NFC East @ AFC West

Road To The NFC Championship Game

Seven NFC teams will make the post season play offs comprising the top team in each of the four NFC divisions along with the three wild card teams finishing the regular season with the next best win/loss records. The NFC team finishing with the best win/loss record receives a first round bye in the play offs. See who the OLBG football handicappers are predicting to reach the Super Bowl with these NFC Championship picks.

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Can I place NFL parlay bets ?

Yes, whether it be on the NFL Futures markets like the four NFC division winners or the weekly NFL games when the season is underway you can combine your picks in a parlay wager. If unsure how parlay wagering works then take a look at our Parlay Bet Tips Guide before placing your football wagers.

Also before you decide on your selections be sure to check out the best NFL picks from OLBG's most profitable football experts over the last 12 months.

NFC East Odds & Preview

Who won the NFC East in the 2022/23 season ?

The eventual losing Super Bowl finalists, the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East finishing with fourteen wins and just three defeats. The Eagles were surprise winners of the division and finished two wins ahead of the previous season's winners the Dallas Cowboys.

Who will win the NFC East in 2023/24 ?

The Philadelphia Eagles head the NFC East futures betting market to repeat their NFC East championship winning exploits of last season. The Dallas Cowboys are second favorite with the sportsbooks for the NFC East ahead of the New York Giants and Washington Commanders. Check out the NFC East picks from OLBG's football experts before deciding on your NFC East picks.

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Current Head Coach: Nick Sirianni
  • NFC East 2022/23: Won (14-3)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • D'Andre Swift (RB) from Detroit Lions
  • Miles Sanders (RB) to Carolina Panthers

For Philadelphia Eagles latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Philadelphia Eagles website.

Dallas Cowboys

  • Current Head Coach: Mike McCarthy
  • NFC East 2022/23: 2nd (12-5)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Dalton Schultz (TE) to Houston Texans

For Dallas Cowboys latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Dallas Cowboys website.

New York Giants

  • Current Head Coach: Brian Daboll
  • NFC East 2022/23: 3rd (9-7-1)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Darren Waller (TE) from Las Vegas Raiders

For New York Giants latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the New York Giants website.

Washington Commanders

  • Current Head Coach: Ron Rivera
  • NFC East 2022/23: 4th (8-8-1)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Jacoby Brissett (QB) from Cleveland Browns
  • Taylor Heinicke (QB) to Atlanta Falcons

For Washington Commanders latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Washington Commanders website.

NFC North Odds & Preview

Who won the NFC North in the 2022/23 season ?

The Minnesota Vikings were convincing winners of the NFC North, finishing with thirteen wins and four losses. The Detroit Lions narrowly missed out on a play off spot finishing runner up with nine wins and eight losses.

Who will win the NFC North in 2023/24 ?

The Detroit Lions are NFC North favorites with the sportsbooks to build on their second spot from last season, the Green Bay Packers are only third best in the NFC North odds as they start life without long standing Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Check out the NFC North picks from OLBG's football experts before deciding on your NFC North wagers.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Current Head Coach: Kevin O'Connell
  • NFC North 2022/23: Won (13-4)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Adam Thielen (WR) to Carolina Panthers

For Minnesota Vikings latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Minnesota Vikings website.

Detroit Lions

  • Head Coach: Dan Campbell
  • NFC North 2022/23: 2nd (9-8)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • David Montgomery (RB) from Chicago Bears
  • Jamaal Williams (RB) to New Orleans Saints
  • D'Andre Swift (WR) to Philadelphia Eagles
  • D J Chark (WR) to Carolina Panthers

For Detroit Lions latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Detroit Lions website.

Green Bay Packers

  • Current Head Coach: Matt LaFleur
  • NFC North 2022/23: 3rd (8-9)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Aaron Rodgers (QB) to New York Jets
  • Allen Lazard (WR) to New York Jets
  • Robert Tonyan (TE) to Chicago Bears

For Green Bay Packers latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Green Bay Packers website.

Chicago Bears

  • Current Head Coach: Matt Eberflus
  • NFC North 2022/23: 4th (3-14)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • D J Moore (WR) from Carolina Panthers
  • Robert Tonyan (TE) from Green Bay Packers
  • David Montgomery (RB) to Detroit Lions

For Chicago Bears latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Chicago Bears website.

NFC South Odds & Preview

Who won the NFC South in the 2022/23 season ?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a really close fought NFC South, finishing with eight wins and nine losses. The remaining three NFC South teams all finished with seven wins and ten losses.

Who will win the NFC South in 2023/24 ?

The New Orleans Saints are the sportsbooks favorite in the NFC South futures odds, the arrival of Quarterback Derek Carr from the Las Vegas Raiders may be key to the Saints' chances. Retiring Quarterback Tom Brady means a new look Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the sportsbooks have reacted making Tampa the outsider of the four teams for the NFC South. See who the OLBG football experts think will win the division with their NFC South Picks.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Current Head Coach: Todd Bowles
  • NFC South 2022/23: Won (8-9)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Baker Mayfield (QB) from Los Angeles Rams
  • Tom Brady (QB) Retired

For Tampa Bay Buccaneers latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers website.

Carolina Panthers

  • Current Head Coach: Frank Reich
  • NFC South 2022/23: 2nd (7-10)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Andy Dalton (QB) from New Orleans Saints
  • Miles Sanders (RB) from Philadelphia Eagles
  • D J Chark (WR) from Detroit Lions
  • Adam Thielen (WR) from Minnesota Vikings
  • Hayden Hurst (TE) from Cincinnati Bengals
  • D J Moore (WR) to Chicago Bears

For Carolina Panthers latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Carolina Panthers website.

New Orleans Saints

  • Current Head Coach: Dennis Allen
  • NFC South 2022/23: 3rd (7-10)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Derek Carr (QB) from Las Vegas Raiders
  • Jamaal Williams (RB) from Detroit Lions
  • Andy Dalton (QB) to Carolina Panthers

For New Orleans Saints latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the New Orleans Saints website.

Atlanta Falcons

  • Head Coach: Arthur Smith
  • NFC South 2022/23: 4th (7-10)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Taylor Heinicke (QB) from Washington Commanders

For Atlanta Falcons latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Atlanta Falcons website.

NFC West Odds & Preview

Who won the NFC West in the 2022/23 season ?

The San Francisco 49ers were comfortable winners of the NFC West, finishing the regular season with thirteen wins and four defeats. The Seattle Seahawks made the play offs finishing in the runner up spot with nine wins and eight losses.

Who will win the NFC West in 2023/24 ?

The San Francisco 49ers are the sportsbooks hot favorites to win the NFC West again, at the time of writing they are around the shortest priced favorite of all eight divisions. The Seattle Seahawks are clear second favorites ahead of the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals. Who do the OLBG football experts fancy for the division ? Head over to the NFC West Picks to find out!

San Francisco 49ers

  • Current Head Coach: Kyle Shanahan
  • NFC West 2022/23: Won (13-4)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Jimmy Garoppolo (QB) to Las Vegas Raiders

For San Francisco 49ers latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the San Francisco 49ers website.

Seattle Seahawks

  • Current Head Coach: Pete Carroll
  • NFC West 2022/23: 2nd (9-8)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • None

For Seattle Seahawks latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Seattle Seahawks website.

Los Angeles Rams

  • Current Head Coach: Sean McVay
  • NFC West 2022/23: 3rd (5-12)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • Hunter Long (TE) from Miami Dolphins
  • Baker Mayfield (QB) to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Allen Robinson (WR) to Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Odell Beckham Jr (WR) to Baltimore Ravens

For LA Rams latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the LA Rams website.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Current Head Coach: Jonathan Gannon
  • NFC West 2022/23: 4th (4-13)

Notable Roster Changes (Pre-Season)

  • A J Green (WR) Retired
  • DeAndre Hopkins (WR) to Tennessee Titans

For Arizona Cardinals latest news, roster, injuries, fixture schedule, standings and player stats head over to the Arizona Cardinals website.

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NFC Divisional Play Offs Weekend



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NFC Championship Game

Sunday 28th January
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NFC Championship Stats & Last Ten Winners

Last Ten NFC Championship Games

Here is a table showing the last ten NFC Championship winners and runner up:

SeasonNFC WinnerRunner UpGame Score
2022/23Philadelphia EaglesSan Francisco 49ers31-7
2021/22Los Angeles RamsSan Francisco 49ers20-17
2020/21Tampa Bay BuccaneersGreen Bay Packers31-26
2019/20San Francisco 49ersGreen Bay Packers37-20
2018/19Los Angeles RamsNew Orleans Saints26-23
2017/18Philadelphia EaglesMinnesota Vikings38-7
2016/17Atlanta FalconsGreen Bay Packers44-21
2015/16Carolina PanthersArizona Cardinals49-15
2014/15Seattle SeahawksGreen Bay Packers28-22
2013/14Seattle SeahawksSan Francisco 49ers23-17

Head over to our Super Bowl LVII Betting Guide for the Road To The Super Bowl LVII stats and historical stats.

NFC Championship Statistics

Most NFC Championship Wins (latest)

  • 8 = Dallas Cowboys (1995)

Most NFC Championship Appearances (latest)

  • 17 = San Francisco 49ers (2022)

Highest Game Total Points

  • 66 = San Francisco 38 Dallas Cowboys 28 (1994/95)

Highest Team Total Points

  • 49 = Carolina Panthers (v Arizona Cardinals) 2015/16

Overtime Games (latest)

  • 6 (2018)

For the latest NFC Championship seasonal and player stats head over to the official NFL website.

Article Authors

We are fortunate to have NFL expertise on either side of the Atlantic, where Luke Bradshaw-Lee is a keen UK-based NFL fan attending London games and burning the midnight oil to catch all the weekend action, Whilst in the US, Michael Calabrese [@EastBreese] is an Action Network correspondent and College sports podcaster with the deepest football knowledge we have ever come across. They combine to create the best football content on OLBG US

Michael Calabrese

Michael Calabrese

Us content manager

Michael Calabrese has covered college and professional sports in the US since 2007. He has been featured in print for publications including Fox Sports, The Action Network, Yardbarker, MSN, Saturday Down South, NumberFire, and JetMag.com. He also regularly appears on ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and VSIN
Luke Bradshaw Lee

Luke Bradshaw Lee

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🏈 Luke is a more than keen follower of the NFL taking in as many games as he can over the weekend and always trying to attend the London NFL games each year. American football remains his main personal betting focus and he creates and contributes to our NFL Articles

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