Latest NFL MVP Odds: Burrow Injury Opens Door for Contenders

With Joe Burrow's 2025 uncertain following a toe injury in NFL Week 2, his MVP odds have cratered to +5000. While Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson remain atop the board, Justin Herbert and Jordan Love are reaching contender status.

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Sep 14, 2025 • 21:06 ET • 4 min read
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Bengals QB Joe Burrow after suffering a toe injury in Week 2.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow entered Week 2 as one of the favorites in the NFL MVP odds race, but a toe injury suffered in the second quarter against Jacksonville has reshaped the futures market. 

Burrow, who opened the week at +600, now sits beyond 50-1 with no timetable for return. Josh Allen remains the betting favorite, but Burrow’s absence has opened the door for new contenders to climb the board.

Latest NFL MVP Odds

Player Position FanDuel
Bills Josh Allen QB +300
Ravens Lamar Jackson QB +380
Packers Jordan Love QB +900
Commanders Jayden Daniels QB +1000
Chargers Justin Herbert QB +1000
Chiefs Patrick Mahomes QB +2000
Eagles Jalen Hurts  QB +2000
Cowboys Dak Prescott QB +2500
Rams Matthew Stafford QB +2500
Buccaneers Baker Mayfield QB +3300
Lions Jared Goff QB +4000
Texans C.J. Stroud QB +4000
Bengals Joe Burrow QB +5000

Updated NFL MVP odds: Burrow's injury is not cool

Joe Burrow’s NFL MVP odds took a major hit in Week 2 after the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback suffered a toe injury during their 31-27 win over Jacksonville. 

Burrow, who had already connected for a touchdown before his second-quarter exit, was later spotted in a walking boot and using crutches, with no immediate timetable for return. 

The Burrow news comes as the Bengals were hoping their star QB would find his rhythm as they prepare for a brutal four-game stretch against Minnesota, Denver, Detroit, and Green Bay. 

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert are now among the top favorites — trailing Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson — following the injury to Burrow.

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