NFL MVP odds have Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes as the top favorite at +330. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is at +650, having made a big jump after throwing for four TDs in Sunday’s overtime win. Bills QB Josh Allen slipped to +800 after a disappointing outing in a road loss this weekend.
You can track the line movement of MVP odds with the latest numbers and analysis from NFL betting sites below.
NFL MVP odds: Mahomes still the favorite, Jackson climbing
Below is the full field of NFL MVP odds. Mahomes opened as the favorite for a second straight year and has returned to the top of the odds board after a brief dip last week.
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2024-25 NFL MVP odds tracker
Here’s a look at the odds for MVP contenders and the movement since the initial release of lines at top sports betting sites in the US. Click on the current odds if you wish to place a bet.
| Player | Current Odds | Sept. 3 Odds | Aug. 23 Odds | May 1 Odds | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | Patrick Mahomes +330 on DraftKings | +500 | +500 | +650 | +650 |
| Josh Allen | Josh Allen +900 on FanDuel | +900 | +900 | +750 | +800 |
| Joe Burrow | Joe Burrow +2200 on FanDuel | +1000 | +1000 | +700 | +650 |
| Jordan Love | Jordan Love +5000 on BetRivers | +1400 | +1400 | +3500 | +4000 |
| Jalen Hurts | Jalen Hurts +3000 on BetRivers | +1400 | +1400 | +1000 | +1300 |
| Lamar Jackson | Lamar Jackson +650 on Bet365 | +2000 | +1800 | +1500 | +1700 |
| Dak Prescott | Dak Prescott +2500 on Bet365 | +2000 | +2000 | +2000 | +1800 |
| Aaron Rodgers | Aaron Rodgers +6500 on Bet365 | +2000 | +2500 | +1600 | +1600 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | Tua Tagovailoa +20000 on DraftKings | +2500 | +2500 | +1800 | +1500 |
| Jared Goff | Jared Goff +2500 on BetRivers | +2500 | +2500 | +3500 | +4500 |
| Trevor Lawrence | Trevor Lawrence +30000 on Bet365 | +3000 | +3000 | +1600 | +1700 |
| Matthew Stafford | Matthew Stafford +12500 on BetRivers | +3000 | +3000 | +5000 | +5000 |
| Justin Herbert | Justin Herbert +12000 on FanDuel | +3500 | +3000 | +1000 | +1000 |
| Kirk Cousins | Kirk Cousins +3500 on DraftKings | +4000 | +4000 | +5000 | +5000 |
| Kyler Murray | Kyler Murray +3000 on FanDuel | +5000 | +5000 | +6500 | +5000 |
| Deshaun Watson | Deshaun Watson +50000 on BetRivers | +7500 | +7500 | +3000 | +2800 |
| Geno Smith | Geno Smith +9000 on DraftKings | +12500 | +12500 | +3500 | +3500 |
| Russell Wilson | Russell Wilson +100000 on DraftKings | +15000 | +15000 | +3500 | +3500 |
| Derek Carr | Derek Carr +15000 on Bet365 | +15000 | +15000 | +4500 | +5000 |
| Daniel Jones | Daniel Jones +50000 on BetRivers | +20000 | +17500 | +5000 | +5000 |
| Mac Jones | Mac Jones +20000 on BetRivers | +20000 | +20000 | +6500 | +6000 |
| Kenny Pickett | Kenny Pickett +50000 on Bet365 | +25000 | +25000 | +4500 | +4000 |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | Jimmy Garoppolo +30000 on Consensus | +30000 | +30000 | +6500 | +7500 |
| Justin Fields | Justin Fields +12500 on BetRivers | +40000 | +15000 | +2000 | +3000 |
NFL MVP odds tracker last updated: Oct. 7
2024 NFL MVP favorites
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
MVP odds: Patrick Mahomes +330 on DraftKings
Mahomes once again opened as the favorite following another Super Bowl win in which he was the game’s MVP. Kansas City is 4-0 so far this season and coming off a Week 4 win over the Chargers in which Mahomes threw one TD and one interception. Only six players have won the MVP award three or more times since its inception.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
MVP odds: Lamar Jackson +650 on Bet365
Jackson ran away with the NFL MVP award last season, emerging as the clear consensus late in the year. In addition to hitting career highs in passing yards and completion percentage, he also ran for just over 50 yards per game with five TDs on the ground. Baltimore got off to a rocky start this season, with back-to-back losses in its first two games, but the team has since rebounded. Jackson threw for four TDs in an overtime win over the Bengals on Sunday, and Baltimore is now 3-2.
Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
MVP odds: Josh Allen +900 on FanDuel
Allen moved into the top spot on the MVP odds board following a Week 3 win on Monday Night Football that saw him throw for four TDs with 263 yards passing. But after a road loss to the Ravens, followed by a dismal performance in a road loss to the Texans on Sunday, Allen slipped further down the odds board. The Bills are now at 3-2 on the season.
C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans
MVP odds: CJ Stroud +1000 on Bet365
Stroud was the offensive rookie of the year last season after leading the Texans to their first playoff berth since 2019. After starting with a projected win total that was among the lowest in the league, the Texans posted a 10-7 record with Stroud at the helm. This season, the team is off to a 4-1 start, with Stroud continuing to play like a veteran QB.
Sam Darnold, QB, Minnesota Vikings
MVP odds: Sam Darnold +1300 on DraftKings
Darnold has been one of the biggest surprises of the season, leading the Vikings to a 5-0 start. He threw for three TDs with one interception and 275 yards through the air in a Week 4 road win over the Packers but had a much more muted outing in the team’s win over the Jets in London. His strong play has shot him up the MVP odds board in the last few weeks.
Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
MVP odds: Jayden Daniels +1100 on BetRivers
Daniels has been an instant success in his rookie season so far, leading the Commanders to a 4-1 start and the lead in the NFC East. While his TD stats may not be eye-popping, his completion percentage and consistency are. His slow creep up the MVP odds board has reflected that in recent weeks.
Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
MVP odds: Joe Burrow +2200 on FanDuel
The Bengals have struggled to a 1-4 start this season, though Burrow has not played badly during that stretch. Still, the bad start seriously hampers Cincinnati’s postseason outlook, and even Burrow’s 12 TD passes through five games have not been enough to make a significant difference so far.
Long shots to win the 2024 NFL MVP
The last non-QB winner of the NFL MVP award was Adrian Peterson in 2012. Last season, 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was among the potential candidates late in the season. At the initial release of 2024 NFL MVP betting odds, McCaffrey was at Christian McCaffrey +100000 on DraftKings. Also on the odds board are 49ers QB Brock Purdy Brock Purdy +2000 on Bet365 and Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Dak Prescott +2500 on Bet365.
Among the top non-QB long shots in the MVP race this year are Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill Tyreek Hill +40000 on FanDuel and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson +10000 on Bet365.
NFL MVP line moves
When odds opened for the 2024-25 NFL MVP race, the clear leaders were Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow. That trifecta was much the same headed into the 2023 season, before Lamar Jackson emerged as the consensus choice late in the year. This year it’s been C.J. Stroud who jumped up the odds board on the strength of a strong rookie season last year, plus some key offseason additions to help the Texans out offensively. Jordan Love saw some significant movement ahead of Week 1 but fell from the favorites after suffering a knee injury in the last few seconds of a losing effort.
Last 10 winners of the NFL MVP award
| Year | Position/Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | QB Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens |
| 2022 | QB Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2021 | QB Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers |
| 2020 | QB Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers |
| 2019 | QB Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens |
| 2018 | QB Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2017 | QB Tom Brady | New England Patriots |
| 2016 | QB Matt Ryan | Atlanta Falcons |
| 2015 | QB Cam Newton | Carolina Panthers |
| 2014 | QB Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers |
| 2013 | QB Peyton Manning | Denver Broncos |
Teams with the most NFL MVP awards, 1957-present
| Team | Number | Last Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Packers | 10 | QB Aaron Rodgers, 2021 |
| Colts | 9 | QB Peyton Manning, 2009 |
| 49ers | 5 | QB Steve Young, 1994 |
| Browns | 4 | QB Brian Sipe, 1980 |
| Rams | 4 | QB Kurt Warner, 2001 |
| Broncos | 3 | QB Peyton Manning, 2013 |
| Patriots | 3 | QB Tom Brady, 2017 |
| Raiders | 3 | QB Rich Gannon, 2002 |
| Vikings | 3 | RB Adrian Peterson, 2012 |
| Commanders | 3 | QB Joe Theismann, 1982 |
NFL MVP award winners by position, 1957-present
| Position | Number | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 48 | Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens, 2023 |
| Running Back | 18 | Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings, 2012 |
| Defensive Tackle | 1 | Alan Page, Minnesota Vikings, 1971 |
| Kicker | 1 | Mark Moseley, Washington, 1982 |
| Linebacker | 1 | Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants, 1986 |
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NFL MVP FAQ
The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award has been an annual accolade since 1957. While there are other honors handed out at the conclusion of the season, this is the only MVP award that’s officially sanctioned by the NFL.
A panel of 50 sportswriters votes on the NFL MVP at the conclusion of the regular season. The writers make a single selection each, with each vote equaling one point. The player with the most votes/points wins the award.
Yes, this has happened twice. Tom Brady received 50 out of 50 votes while winning his second MVP award with the New England Patriots in 2010. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens was a unanimous pick in 2019 and came one vote short of being the unanimous pick when he won the award again in 2023.
Eleven NFL players have been multiple-time MVPs. Peyton Manning has won the most with five, followed by Aaron Rodgers with four. Jim Brown is among the four players who have won three each, and he is also the only non-QB to win multiple times. Lamar Jackson is the most recent player to join the list, winning his second MVP for the 2023 season.
Aaron Rodgers in 2020 and 2021. Prior to Rodgers, the last player to turn the trick was Peyton Manning in 2008-09. In the history of the award, just five players have won in consecutive years.