With the NFL Draft underway, marking the unofficial start of the season, sportsbooks are already shaping the 2027 NFL MVP odds.
Familiar names sit at the top of the board, with Josh Allen leading the way, followed by Lamar Jackson and rising star Drake Maye. As rosters take shape and new pieces come in, this market will start to move quickly.
Here are the latest NFL odds surrounding the prestigious award.
NFL MVP odds
Here is a look at updated NFL MVP odds. Josh Allen (+600) is the betting favorite.
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Josh Allen |
+600 |
 Lamar Jackson |
+750 |
 Drake Maye |
+850 |
 Joe Burrow |
+1000 |
 Justin Herbert |
+1100 |
 Patrick Mahomes |
+1100 |
 Dak Prescott |
+1300 |
 Matthew Stafford |
+1400 |
 Jordan Love |
+1500 |
 Trevor Lawrence |
+1600 |
Odds as of 4-24, courtesy of FanDuel, one of our best betting sites. Sign up with our FanDuel promo code, or get one of our other sportsbook promos.
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NFL MVP opening odds
Here is a look at NFL MVP opening odds. Josh Allen (+600) opened as the betting favorite.
- Josh Allen (+600)
- Lamar Jackson (+750)
- Drake Maye (+850)
- Joe Burrow (+1000)
- Justin Herbert (+1100)
- Patrick Mahomes (+1100)
- Dak Prescott (+1300)
- Matthew Stafford (+1400)
- Jordan Love (+1500)
- Trevor Lawrence (+1600)
- Caleb Williams (+1600)
- Brock Purdy (+2000)
- Jayden Daniels (+2000)
- Sam Darnold (+2700)
- Jalen Hurts (+3500)
- Bo Nix (+3500)
- Jared Goff (+4000)
- C.J. Stroud (+5500)
- Baker Mayfield (+6000)
- Jaxson Dart (+7000)
- Cam Ward (+8000)
- Daniel Jones (+8000)
- Fernando Mendoza (+15000)
- Jeremiyah Love (+50000)
NFL MVP prediction
At this stage of the NFL offseason, I often prefer to look to longshot territory and plant an early flag with my futures bets. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young could generate NFL MVP buzz with improved play and another playoff appearance.
Panthers general manager Dan Morgan is hoping to attract impact free agents, and Carolina has seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to retool the roster.
So, if the defense takes a step forward alongside the Young-Tetairoa McMillan connection continuing to show off, I think enough boxes can be checked for the fourth-year quarterback to enter the MVP conversation.
Pick: Bryce Young (+12500 at FanDuel)
Stake: 0.2 units
NFL MVP longshots to watch: Fernando Mendoza & Jeremiyah Love
Fernando Mendoza
The newest No. 1 overall pick has hit the board at +15000 to win MVP in his rookie season; a number that sounds big, but probably still isn’t big enough.
The reality is simple: it almost never happens. Only one rookie in NFL history has won MVP (Jim Brown in 1957), and Fernando Mendoza now lands with a Las Vegas Raiders team that still has major holes.
He has the tools — size, arm talent, mobility — to put together a strong rookie year. But asking him to elevate a roster like this into MVP territory is a completely different conversation. This price should be longer.
Jeremiyah Love
Jeremiyah Love is listed at +50000 to win MVP, and even that feels generous given the position he plays.
The former Notre Dame standout was taken third overall by the Arizona Cardinals and is already owed over $50 million in guaranteed money before taking a snap.
However, an MVP season is far from guaranteed. He steps into a crowded backfield and, more importantly, into a team that isn’t built to contend right now. MVP is a quarterback-driven award tied to wins, and in a loaded NFC West, Arizona faces an uphill climb.
Even with a heavy workload, Love would need a historic, outlier season to even enter the conversation.
NFL MVP winners by position
| Position | NFL MVP Awards |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | 49 |
| Running back | 13 |
| Fullback | 4 |
| Halfback | 1 |
| Kicker | 1 |
| Defensive tackle | 1 |
| Linebacker | 1 |
Offensive players have dominated the NFL MVP Award since its inception. Alan Page (1971) and Lawrence Taylor (1986) are the only defensive players to receive the honor since 1957.
NFL MVP winners by team
| Team | NFL MVP Awards |
|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers |
10 |
 Indianapolis Colts |
8 |
 San Francisco 49ers |
5 |
 Cleveland Browns |
4 |
| Los Angeles Rams |
5 |
 Las Vegas Raiders |
4 |
| New England Patriots |
3 |
 Washington Commanders |
3 |
 Kansas City Chiefs |
3 |
 Buffalo Bills |
3 |
The rest of the league has a way to go before catching up with the Packers. Green Bay's 10 NFL MVP trophies are split among Paul Hornung (1961), Jim Taylor (1962), Bart Starr (1966), Brett Favre (1995, 1996, 1997), and Aaron Rodgers (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021).
Former NFL MVP winners
| Player | Year | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford |
2025 | +5000 |
| Josh Allen |
2024 | +850 |
 Lamar Jackson |
2023 | +1600 |
| Patrick Mahomes |
2022 | +700 |
| Aaron Rodgers |
2021 | +800 |
| Aaron Rodgers |
2020 | +3000 |
| Lamar Jackson |
2019 | +4000 |
| Patrick Mahomes |
2018 | +3525 |
| Tom Brady |
2017 | +385 |
 Matt Ryan |
2016 | +7500 |
 Cam Newton |
2015 | +5200 |
Listed above are the last 10 winners of the NFL MVP award, with Aaron Rodgers claiming three of them while on the Green Bay Packers.
NFL MVP Odds FAQs
Josh Allen is the current NFL MVP favorite with +600 odds.
Matthew Stafford won the NFL MVP award last year after leading the Los Angeles Rams to the NFC Championship Game.
Running back Adrian Peterson won the NFL MVP award in 2012 as a member of the Minnesota Vikings.
While it's rare, a defensive player can win the MVP. The most famous example is linebacker Lawrence Taylor, who won in 1986. However, offensive players, particularly quarterbacks, typically dominate the award.
Who Decides the NFL MVP Winner? The winner is determined by a vote from 50 sportswriters, broadcasters, and former players from each of the 32 NFL cities. Additionally, fans can submit votes via an online ballot. The player with the most points wins the award.
Yes, you can place multiple bets on different players for the MVP award, though your potential payout will depend on the odds at the time of your bet and the likelihood of each player's performance.
In the event of a tie, the NFL MVP will typically be awarded to multiple players, although this has only happened a few times in league history. Betting sites usually clarify the rules for tied outcomes in their terms and conditions.
A longshot MVP bet is a wager on a player who is considered an unlikely winner of the MVP award. These bets often have high odds, which means a larger payout if the player somehow wins.
