Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been unguardable, and the Seattle Seahawks wideout has already racked up a league-leading 1,541 receiving yards entering Week 16 play.
Seattle's WR has spiced up the NFL odds after slashing his number from +280 to -550 in the span of four games, now pacing well ahead of Jonathan Taylor in the Offensive Player of the Year odds.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds
| Player | Team |  |
|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba |  Seattle Seahawks |
-550 |
| Jonathan Taylor |  Indianapolis Colts |
+850 |
| Puka Nacua |  Los Angeles Rams |
+1600 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs |  Detroit Lions |
+2200 |
| Christian McCaffrey |  San Francisco 49ers |
+4000 |
| George Pickens |  Dallas Cowboys |
+10000 |
| Josh Allen |  Buffalo Bills |
+10000 |
| James Cook | Buffalo Bills |
+15000 |
| Matthew Stafford | Los Angeles Rams |
+25000 |
| Drake Maye |  New England Patriots |
+25000 |
Odds as of 12-16-2025.
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NFL Offensive Player of the Year betting splits
Highest ticket percentage:
• Jahmyr Gibbs 10.7%
Highest handle percentage:
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba 12.6%
Biggest liabilities:
• Jahmyr Gibbs
All data courtesy of BetMGM.
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NFL Offensive Player of the Year betting trends
• Since this award was first given out in 1972, seven offensive players have claimed this award more than once. However, Jerry Rice is the only receiver to win it multiple times.
• Only four receivers have won OPOY since '72, but three of the four (Michael Thomas, Cooper Kupp, and Justin Jefferson) have won it in the last five years.
• Among the 51 Offensive Player of the Year winners, 28 were named Most Valuable Player in the same season.
• Running backs have won OPOY the most, with 29, and quarterbacks are second with 20.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year history
A quick look at the NFL OPOY winners since 2000 and the position they played.
| Year | NFL OPOY Award Winner | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saquon Barkley | RB |
| 2023 | Christian McCaffrey | RB |
| 2022 | Justin Jefferson | WR |
| 2021 | Cooper Kupp | WR |
| 2020 | Derrick Henry | RB |
| 2019 | Michael Thomas | WR |
| 2018 | Patrick Mahomes | QB |
| 2017 | Todd Gurley | RB |
| 2016 | Matt Ryan | QB |
| 2015 | Cam Newton | QB |
| 2014 | DeMarco Murray | RB |
| 2013 | Peyton Manning | QB |
| 2012 | Adrian Peterson | RB |
| 2011 | Drew Brees | QB |
| 2010 | Tom Brady | QB |
| 2009 | Chris Johnson | RB |
| 2008 | Drew Brees | QB |
| 2007 | Tom Brady | QB |
| 2006 | LaDainian Tomlinson | RB |
| 2005 | Shaun Alexander | RB |
| 2004 | Peyton Manning | QB |
| 2003 | Jamal Lewis | RB |
| 2002 | Priest Holmes | RB |
| 2001 | Marshall Faulk | RB |
| 2000 | Marshall Faulk | RB |
NFL OPOY Odds FAQs
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the current OPOY odds leader at -550.
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley won the 2024 OPOY award.
