Do you think Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP? Below, we take a look at MVP futures odds for the 2020 NFL season. Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening, and whether or not Elliott is worth a bet.
Elliott had another monster season with the Cowboys in 2019, totaling 1,777 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns. It was his fourth straight season of at least 1,200 total yards, and it was his highest touchdown total since scoring 16 times as a rookie in 2016.
Recent NFL MVP winners
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)
Ezekiel Elliott’s 2020 NFL MVP odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, April 13, at 4:15 p.m. E.T.
Elliott’s current odds to win the NFL MVP award in 2020 sit at +6600. Derrick Henry (+3300), Saquon Barkley (+3300), Christian McCaffrey (+3330) and Dalvin Cooks (+5000) are the only running backs with better odds than Elliott to win the award this season.
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Ezekiel Elliott’s 2019 stats
Elliott played all 16 games for the first time in his NFL career in 2019, but he saw his rushing yards per game drop from 95.6 to 84.8 as the Cowboys evolved into a more pass-happy offense. Elliott still finished the season with 355 touches for 1,777 total yards.
Is Ezekiel Elliott worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?
While it’s still a safe bet to assume Elliott will have a strong season with the Cowboys, you should AVOID betting on him to be named MVP despite the intriguing odds.
Consider this: when the Cowboys went 13-3 in 2016 with Elliott totaling 1,994 yards and 16 touchdowns, he received just six of the 50 MVP votes. It’s tough to imagine any scenario in which Elliott posts better numbers, and the Cowboys have more team success than they did in 2016. The only real path for Elliott to win this award would be for the Cowboys to win without QB Dak Prescott, and Elliott would need to post historic numbers. It doesn’t feel realistic, especially in a very competitive NFC.
Don’t expect him to be in the MVP conversation this year despite being one of the league’s most consistent running backs. It’s a harsh truth for the modern-day running back. Elliott is an intriguing bet (+2500) to win the Offensive Player of the Year award, which is more likely to recognize a running back than the MVP award.
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