NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds: Nacua Off to Historic Start

Puka Nacua is already past the halfway mark to 1,000 receiving yards, and the former fifth-round pick has built a nice cushion atop the league’s receiving leaderboard.

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Trevor Knapp • Betting Analyst
Oct 7, 2025 • 14:34 ET • 4 min read
NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds Puka Nacua
Photo By - Imagn Images. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) celebrates.

Puka Nacua has been unstoppable to start the season, and the Los Angeles Rams superstar has already racked up 52 receptions and 588 receiving yards entering Week 6 play. 

Spearheading the 2025-26 NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds, Nacua is in the midst of a monster season at FanDuel, with Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson also headlining the NFL odds.

NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds

Player Team FanDuel
Puka Nacua Rams Los Angeles Rams +230
Jonathan Taylor Colts Indianapolis Colts +320
Bijan Robinson Falcons Atlanta Falcons +550
Christian McCaffrey 49ers San Francisco 49ers +600
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Seahawks Seattle Seahawks +1300
Amon-Ra St. Brown Lions Detroit Lions +1400
Justin Jefferson Vikings Minnesota Vikings +2200
Jahmyr Gibbs Lions Detroit Lions +2200
James Cook Bills Buffalo Bills +2700
Saquon Barkley Eagles Philadelphia Eagles +3500

Odds as of 10-7-2025.

NFL Offensive Player of the Year betting splits

Highest ticket percentage:
•   Ja'Marr Chase 11.3%

Highest handle percentage:
•    Puka Nacua 12.9%

Biggest liabilities:
•   Ja'Marr Chase

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

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