The confetti has flown, the parade is over and the Denver Broncos moment has past -- at least according to the odds-makers.

The defending champion Broncos are not among the favorites for Super Bowl LI, which will be held Feb. 5, 2017 in Houston. The Broncos odds to win back-to-back championships opened at 20-1.

The New England Patriots, who have won four Super Bowls with Bill Belichick as coach and Tom Brady at quarterback, are among the best bets to make it back. All of which, begs the question: