Sam Darnold has been one of the hottest players in the league through three weeks of regular season action.
The Vikings are off to an impressive undefeated start. Darnold has been a huge part of the club’s success. He’s currently ranked third in the league in passer rating.
Darnold has quickly ascended in NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds as a result and now holds down second place on the board.
Darnold finds a home in Minnesota
Through three games, Darnold has completed 67.2% of his passes for 657 yards, eight TDs, and two picks. His passer rating of 117.3 is behind only Josh Allen (133.7) and Andy Dalton (120.7).
Minnesota is off to a 3-0 start, outscoring opponents 85-30 along the way. After a road win over the Giants, the club picked up wins over the 49ers and Texans after entering both contests as home underdogs.
The third overall pick at the 2018 NFL Draft by the Jets, Darnold is now on his fourth team in seven pro seasons. He signed a one-year deal with the Vikings in free agency.
Darnold was expected to serve as a transitionary starter or hold down the backup role for this season. The team officially handed him the QB1 role after first-round draft choice JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason.
After his impressive start to begin the season, Darnold’s odds to win the Comeback Player of the Year award have jumped from +6000 to +600. He’s now second on the board, behind Aaron Rodgers (+125).
The Vikings are on the road this week to take on the Packers. Afterward, it’s a trip over to London to take on the Jets.
Rodgers remains favored as Jets aim for new heights
Rodgers has thrown for 624 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception thus far. He ranks ninth in the league with a passer rating of 103.1.
The Jets are off to a 2-1 start, rebounding from a loss to the 49ers in their opener with victories over the Titans and Patriots. New York will be at home against the Broncos in NFL Week 4 action.
Over the 2023 offseason, Rodgers joined the Jets via a blockbuster trade with the Packers. His season came to an end when he suffered a torn Achilles in Week 1.
He was favored to win the award heading into the season at odds of +200, and he remains in first place in the latest lines at +125.
Joe Burrow is in third place at +850. The Bengals are off to a disappointing 0–3 start, most recently falling to the Commanders 38-33 on Monday night.
