The past two NFL Most Valuable Players trophies have gone to Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, and both have made convincing cases to win two weeks into the season.
Here are the latest NFL odds surrounding the NFL MVP, with Allen ahead of Lamar early.
NFL MVP odds
Here is a look at updated NFL MVP odds. Compare Most Valuable Player odds from the top sportsbooks. Josh Allen (+310) and Lamar Jackson (+350) are the betting favorites.
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Josh Allen |
+310 |
 Lamar Jackson |
+350 |
 Justin Herbert |
+850 |
 Jordan Love |
+850 |
 Jayden Daniels |
+1200 |
 Baker Mayfield |
+2000 |
 Jalen Hurts |
+2000 |
 Dak Prescott |
+1400 |
 Patrick Mahomes |
+2500 |
 Matthew Stafford |
+2500 |
Odds last updated September 17.
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NFL MVP opening odds
Here is a look at NFL MVP opening odds. Lamar Jackson (+550) and Josh Allen (+550) opened as the betting favorites.
- Lamar Jackson (+550)
- Josh Allen (+550)
- Joe Burrow (+650)
- Patrick Mahomes (+750)
- Jayden Daniels (+900)
- Jalen Hurts (+1700)
- Justin Herbert (+1800)
- Jordan Love (+220)
- CJ Stroud (+2500)
- Baker Mayfield (+2500)
- Caleb Williams (+2800)
- Kyler Murray (+2800)
- Jared Goff (+3000)
- Dak Prescott (+3500)
- Brock Purdy (+3500)
- Bo Nix (+3500)
- Drake Maye (+4500)
- Trevor Lawrence (+4500)
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NFL MVP winners by position
| Position | NFL MVP Awards |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | 48 |
| 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 |
4 |
 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 favorites with +310 odds.
Josh Allen won the NFL MVP award last year after leading the Buffalo Bills to yet another AFC East title.
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.
