Week 5 is complete and the NFL season has seen some surprises that have altered the MVP race. The preseason favorites remain near the top but there are some new faces who have entered the race including a dynamic rookie who is taking the league by storm. Let’s take a look at the updated odds and who could make a serious run.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (+250) Preseason Odds: +500
Patrick Mahomes hasn’t had his best season yet he’s still at the top of the betting list. While he doesn’t rank near the top of any of the key quarterback statistic categories, the two-time MVP has his squad off to a 5-0 start. Mahomes has 6 TDs but has also thrown 6 interceptions. If the Chiefs continue to win without Rashee Rice and Isiah Pacheco, who both suffered long-term injuries, Mahomes will remain in play for the award given how depleted his offense is.
C.J. Stroud, Texans (+650) Preseason Odds: +1000
C.J. Stroud has surpassed expectations in Year 2, as Houston is sitting at 4-1 and the addition of Stefon Diggs hasn’t hurt his progress. The second-year pro is third in passing with 1,385 yards and has the Texans in great position to repeat as division champs. As long as Houston continues its winning ways, Stroud will make a strong push to be named MVP in his second year.
Josh Allen, Bills (+800) Preseason Odds: +800
Josh Allen started off strong as the Bills won their first three games but were blown out by the Ravens in Week 4 and then lost a heartbreaker to the Texans. Still, he’s having a solid season, 8 touchdowns and no interceptions. The Bills are still considered the favorites to win the division, and if the can stay on track, Allen will receive votes for MVP
Jayden Daniels, Commanders (+900) Preseason Odds: +25000
Jayden Daniels started the season listed about 250/1 to win the MVP and all he’s done is led the Commanders to a 4-1 record and showing he’s one of the elite quarterbacks already. The rookie is #2 in yards per attempt (8.7) and fourth in QB rating. Daniels is the first player in NFL history to pass for at least 1,000 yards and rush for at least 250 in his first five career games, and now 300 rushing yards. But no rookie has won the award in the Super Bowl era.
Sam Darnold, Vikings (+1200)
Sam Darnold started the season as the likely backup in Minnesota but an injury to J.J. McCarthy changed the fortunes of not only the team but Darnold himself. He has the Vikings out to a 5-0 start and is second in the NFL with 11 passing touchdowns. Darnold’s odds will continue to drop if Minnesota keeps winning.
MVP Odds
Patrick Mahomes +250
Cj Stroud +650
Lamar Jackson +700
Josh Allen +800
Jayden Daniels +900
Sam Darnold +1200
Brock Purdy +1800
Joe Burrow +1800
Jared Goff +2500
Dak Prescott +2500
Kirk Cousins +2500
Jalen Hurts +3300
Kyler Murray +3300
