Do you think New York Jets RB Le’Veon Bell has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP? Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening and whether or not Bell is worth an MVP bet.
Recent NFL MVP winners
- 2012: Adrian Peterson: 348 carries, 2,097 yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 40 receptions, 217 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD | Minnesota Vikings’ record: 10-6, 2nd in NFC North
- 2006: LaDainian Tomlinson: 348 carries, 1,815 rushing yards, 28 rushing TDs, 56 receptions, 508 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs | San Diego Chargers’ record: 14-2, 1st in AFC West, 1st in AFC
- 2005: Shaun Alexander: 370 carries, 1,880 rushing yards, 27 rushing TDs, 15 receptions, 78 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD | Seattle Seahawks’ record: 13-3, 1st in NFC West, 1st in NFC
- 2000: Marshall Faulk: 253 carries, 1,359 rushing yards, 18 rushing TDs, 81 receptions, 830 receiving yards, 8 receiving TDs | St. Louis Rams’ record: 10-6, 2nd in NFC West
Le’Veon Bell’s 2020 NFL MVP odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
Bell holds MVP futures odds of +12500 early in the offseason. He shares those odds with QB Dwayne Haskins (Washington Redskins), RB Aaron Jones (Green Bay Packers) and WRs Davante Adams (Packers), Odell Beckham Jr. (Cleveland Browns), Tyreek Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) and Julio Jones (Atlanta Falcons).
Nine running backs are deemed more likely to win the 2020 MVP award by the early odds. QB Sam Darnold has the best odds of any Jets player at +10000.
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Le’Veon Bell’s stats
Bell sat out the entire 2018 season after being franchise-tagged by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He then signed a four-year, $52.5 million contract as a free agent with the Jets.
Last season, the two-time All-Pro rushed for 789 yards, including three touchdowns, on 245 carries. He added 66 receptions for 461 yards and a TD. His 3.2 yards per carry was well below his career average.
Is Le’Veon Bell worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?
Bell is back with the Jets for the 2020 season, despite a much-reported poor relationship with head coach Adam Gase. The Jets had a disastrous offensive line last season, taking a large amount of the blame for Bell’s poor season, and it’s expected to be an issue once again despite several free-agent additions.
The AFC East has opened up with QB Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots as a free agent. A bounceback season by Bell could help the Jets win their first division title since 2002. At +12500, BELL IS WORTH A SMALL WAGER in hope he can return to All-Pro form.
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