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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Baker Mayfield worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Baker Mayfield is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield 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 Mayfield is worth a bet.

The Browns offense was expected to be a juggernaut in 2019 after adding all kinds of key pieces, including WR Odell Beckham Jr. The offense was rather uneven, the defense suffered a rash of injuries and even suspensions, and it was another non-playoff season in Cleveland. Fellow AFC North QB Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens was able to run away – literally – with the 2019 MVP award.

Oddly enough, Mayfield actually engineered the Browns to their most impressive win of the season in Baltimore, which was easily the worst loss for Jackson and the Ravens. The talent is there for Mayfield, but can he be consistent?

Recent NFL MVP winners

Jackson had a dominant season for the Ravens in 2019. Last season’s Super Bowl MVP, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, won the league’s MVP in 2018, while QB Tom Brady, then of the New England Patriots, claimed the 2017 award.

Quarterbacks have won the award in each of the last seven seasons, and 12 of the previous 13.

Baker Mayfield’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

The flamboyant quarterback enters his third NFL season, and Mayfield (+4000) has rather long odds to win the MVP award. There are 12 quarterbacks with better odds. Mahomes (+325) is the favorite, with Jackson (+500) and Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson (+500) next in line.

For what it’s worth, Mayfield has the second-best odds among AFC North quarterbacks. Rookie QB Joe Burrow (+4000), who is expected to be drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall, is offered at the same price. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (+6600) has the longest odds in the division among QBs.

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Baker Mayfield’s stats

If Mayfield is to seriously contend for the MVP he is going to have to cut down his miscues. While he passed for 3,827 yards, setting a new career-high, he saw his touchdowns decrease from 27 to 22 from 2018, and he ended up throwing 22 interceptions. It wasn’t all his fault, however, as he was running for his life most of the season, and he was sacked 40 times.

His completion percentage dropped from 63.8 in his rookie season of 2018 to just 59.4% in 2019, so that’s an area he’ll also need vast improvement.

Is Baker Mayfield worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

Mayfield is a big long shot, and he didn’t display anything close to MVP form in most outings last season. Still, he has impressive weapons around him in RBs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, as well as top-notch WRs Beckham and Jarvis Landry. The Browns also went out and grabbed TE Austin Hooper to give Mayfield another outstanding weapon in the red zone.

If the Browns are able to grab some protection along the offensive line, either via the NFL draft, trade or free agency, Mayfield should show improvement; however, you’re better off going another way if you want a serious shot at a winning MVP ticket.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Christian McCaffrey worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Christian McCaffrey is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP? McCaffrey is one of 60 players listed with some sort of odds to win it. Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening and whether or not Christian McCaffrey is worth a bet.

It is still months away from the start of the NFL season but it isn’t too early to think about who might be this season’s MVP. In fact, now might be the best time to place your wager on a futures bet for the 2020 NFL MVP.

Recent NFL MVP winners

The NFL is a quarterback’s league and it shows in the MVP awards. The last seven league MVPs and 12 of the last 13 have been quarterbacks. Running backs have won it four times this century. Quarterbacks who win almost always come from playoff teams and almost always lead the league in a significant passing statistic.

Running back MVPs since 2000 consist of Adrian Peterson (2012), LaDainian Tomlinson (2006), Shaun Alexander (2005) and Marshall Faulk (2000).

Christian McCaffrey’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

McCaffrey is listed at +3300. Those are longer odds than 12 quarterbacks and are the same as two other top running backs in the league — Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry.

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Christian McCaffrey’s stats

McCaffrey was one of the best offensive players in the entire league in 2019. He rushed for 1,387 yards and 15 touchdowns on 4.8 yards per attempt. He also had 116 catches for 1,005 yards and another four scores.

He became only the third player in NFL history to have 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. He was basically the Panthers’ only offensive weapon, as Carolina was a bad team in 2019. The Panthers finished 5-11 and in last place in the NFC South.

Is Christian McCaffrey worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

McCaffrey is set for another monster season, but in terms of a potential MVP candidate, it will be tough. The last three running backs who won it all rushed for at least 1,800 yards in their MVP seasons. Alexander and Tomlinson set NFL records for rushing touchdowns. Peterson had more than 2,000 yards.

All were on playoff teams.

McCaffrey very well could have another 1,000/1,000 season but the Panthers are not expected to be good, even with the addition of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

It is just too hard for running backs to get the credit they deserve in the NFL now. As long as there are dynamic quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson, a wager on a running back is probably wasted money, even if the potential payout is 33 times the investment.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Jimmy Garoppolo worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Jimmy Garoppolo is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP?

We are still months away from the 2020 NFL season but it isn’t too early to start projecting who will step up and be the MVP in the upcoming season.

Garoppolo had his first full season as a starting quarterback in 2019 and managed to take the 49ers to the Super Bowl. He had one of the better statistical seasons among quarterbacks and enters 2020 with decent odds to win the season’s MVP.

Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening and whether or not Garoppolo is worth a bet.

Recent NFL MVP winners

The last seven league MVPs and 12 of the last 13 have been quarterbacks. Each of the last four MVPs led the NFL in some major passing statistic. 2019 winner Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) and 2018 winner Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) had the most touchdown passes. 2017 winner Tom Brady, then with the New England Patriots, led the NFL in passing yards. 2016 MVP Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons had the highest passer rating. In Cam Newton’s 2015 MVP season, he led the Carolina Panthers to a 15-1 regular season. Aaron Rodgers’ 2014 MVP season with the Green Bay Packers was highlighted by 38 TD passes and only five interceptions.

Jimmy Garoppolo’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, April 1 at 2:45 a.m. ET.

Garoppolo is not really a favorite for the award, but at +2500, only nine players have shorter odds. All are quarterbacks. Mahomes is the favorite at +325, followed by Jackson and Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, who are both +500. New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is +1400 and Rodgers is +1600, while four players are listed at +2000.

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Jimmy Garoppolo’s stats

Garoppolo played a full 16-game season for the first time since he entered the league in 2014, and he was very good. He threw for 3,978 yards and 27 touchdowns with 13 interceptions, leading the 49ers to a 13-3 record, an NFC West Division title, an NFC championship and a Super Bowl appearance –  they lost to the Chiefs 31-20.

Is Jimmy Garoppolo worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

As good as Garoppolo was, his success was largely attributed to the offense around him and the 49ers’ defense. He had one of the best rushing attacks to protect him and the best tight end in the league in George Kittle. However, Garoppolo still did not quite reach 4,000 passing yards and did not lead the league in any significant statistic. Because the offense will continue to be predicated on the running game, Garoppolo likely will not be in a position to lead the NFL in major passing stats. He will lead his team to wins but many will question whether he is the reason or simply the caretaker for the offense. Garoppolo will have a good season, but probably isn’t worth your wager as a potential MVP, even with a potential payout of 25 times your investment.

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2020 NFL MVP odds: Is Derrick Henry worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Derrick Henry is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP?

Derrick Henry had a magical 2019 season as he was the force behind the Titans’ dominant rushing attack. His play over the final eight regular-season games allowed the Titans to clinch a playoff berth. They eventually reached the AFC Championship Game behind their star running back.

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 Henry is worth a bet.

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)

Derrick Henry’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday, April 4 at 4:15 p.m. E.T.

Henry’s odds to take home the 2020 MVP award is +3300. Henry and the New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley (also at +3300), have the highest odds among running backs to win the award despite no tailback being named MVP since 2012 (Adrian Peterson, then with the Minnesota Vikings). Twelve players have better odds to take home the award than Henry and Barkley, all of which are quarterbacks.

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Derrick Henry’s 2019 stats

Henry had a career year in 2019, leading the NFL in rushing yards (1,540) and tying with the Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Jones for the most rushing touchdowns (16). Henry averaged over 5.0 yards per carry (at 5.1) for the first time in his career and even set a career high in receiving yards (206), as well.

Henry was dominant in the postseason, too, tallying 467 total yards (446 rushing and 21 receiving) with two TDs in the Titans’ run to the AFC title game. His play was a big reason why the Titans were able to make such a deep playoff run. It’s also worth noting that Henry has improved on his rushing total every season since he’s been in the NFL and is improving as a receiver, as well.

Is Derrick Henry worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

Betting on Henry to win the NFL MVP award is tough for a variety of factors. In the new-age NFL, running backs just don’t stand much of a chance to take home the award due to the run-pass splits. It takes a historic, record-breaking type of season for a running back to even be in the conversation for the MVP award in today’s NFL.

But if Henry can match the production that he had in the final eight games of the 2019 regular season, he would be close to eclipsing 2,000 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns. Those type of numbers, plus the Titans making the playoffs, is what Henry would need to accomplish in order to have a shot at winning the award.

But considering just how hard those numbers are to obtain, it doesn’t favor Henry winning the award. Running backs also are more likely to miss time with injuries in comparison to quarterbacks, and negative game-scripts can be crippling to the production of a player like Henry.

AVOID betting on Henry to win the NFL MVP, but consider betting on him instead to lead the league in rushing for the second consecutive season.

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2020 NFL MVP odds: Is Tom Brady worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Tom Brady is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP?

Brady, who joins the Bucs after spending his entire career with the New England Patriots, has won the award three times (2017, 2010, 2007). While he made his NFL debut in 2000 in a relief appearance, making just three passing attempts, he became the starter in 2001.

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 Brady is worth a bet.

Recent NFL MVP winners

2019 – QB Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)

2018 – QB Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)

2017 – Brady

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)

Tom Brady’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated April 3 at 11 a.m. E.T.

Brady’s odds are +2000. He has the sixth-best odds to win the award and is tied with a few other notable quarterbacks such as the Houston Texans’ Deshaun Watson, the Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Carson Wentz. Here are the top-five favorites and their current odds to take home the award:

  • Mahomes (+325)
  • Jackson (+500)
  • Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson (+500)
  • New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (+1400)
  • Rodgers (+1600)

It is worth noting that quarterbacks have won the award in seven consecutive seasons and in 12 of the last 13.

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Tom Brady’s 2019 stats

The 2019 season was one of Brady’s worst of his career. While he maintained a solid touchdown to interception ratio of 24:8, his completion percentage dropped to 60.8 percent, 3.0 percent below his career average.

Brady also averaged just 6.6 yards per attempt, which is the second worst of his career. The last time Brady averaged less than 6.6 yards per attempt for an entire season was in 2002, which was his second full season as a starter.

He finished last season with 4,057 passing yards, the fewest yards he has thrown since 2010. It’s fair to wonder if Brady is finally hitting the wall as he’ll turn 43 years old Aug. 3.

Is Tom Brady worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

The winner of the NFL’s MVP award isn’t always about which quarterback puts up the best stats in a given season. Often times, it’s about the narrative and story surrounding a player.

For Brady to win the award in 2020, his goal is fairly simple. He’ll need to make the Buccaneers an NFC contender and in turn, a playoff team. But that will be incredibly difficult in a division (NFC South) that has been dominated by the Saints for the last decade.

Given the number of weapons Brady will have at his disposal and the fact that head coach Bruce Arians is one of the more pass-happy coaches in the NFL, Brady’s passing stats should look excellent. However, it will be tough for him to win the award unless Tampa Bay wins double-digit games in 2020.

While it’s a fun bet to wager on Brady, there are better bets available on younger players who are on better teams. AVOID betting on this prop as there just isn’t enough value on Brady at this time.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Carson Wentz worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Carson Wentz is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz 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 Wentz is worth an MVP bet.

Wentz should already have one MVP award under his belt. His 2017 performance was nothing short of spectacular but was ended prematurely due to a fluke injury on a scramble against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter of Week 14. Wentz stayed in the game and threw a go-ahead touchdown pass on fourth down, but he was taken out of the game and missed the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. Nick Foles stepped in brilliantly and you know the rest of the story for the 2017 Eagles.

But let us not forget Wentz’s dominant 2017 campaign. At the time of the injury, the Eagles were the best team in football with an 11-2 record with the highest-scoring offense and Wentz’s 33 passing TDs were more than eventual MVP Tom Brady. Unfortunately, the Eagles haven’t been as good with Wentz under center due to (in my opinion) poor injury luck for him and his teammates.

Carson Wentz’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, April 2 at 4 p.m. ET.

Wentz is going off at +2000 to win the 2020 NFL MVP at BetMGM.

He’s tied as the sixth favorite to win the award with Brady, Deshaun Watson and Dak Prescott. As far as raw talent is considered, Wentz is certainly in the conversation with those names and, while it’s fair to rank him a tier below Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson (both +500) and MVP-favorite Patrick Mahomes (+325), it also isn’t unthinkable Wentz could play himself into MVP conversations next season.

The other two contenders with better odds than Wentz are old-timer MVP-hype mainstays Drew Brees (+1400) and Aaron Rodgers (+1600). The explanation behind Wentz’s price to win MVP is partially due to the fact the Eagles haven’t acquired much offensive talent this offseason.

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Carson Wentz’s stats

I’ll give you Wentz’s 2019 stats but let me bring in a caveat right after. Last season, Wentz threw for 4,039 yards with 27 passing TDs and seven interceptions on a 63.9% completion rate and a 93.1 QB Rating.

Aside from maybe Wilson and Brady, Wentz had the weakest supporting cast of all the quarterbacks priced around or above him. Wentz was the first quarterback to have a 4,000-yard season without having a single wide receiver record at least 500 receiving yards (TEs Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert finished with 916 and 607 yards, respectively).

Is Carson Wentz worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

The path to an MVP season for Wentz is certainly 11 or more wins and another NFC East crown, which Philadelphia has won twice in Wentz’s first four seasons. Unless the Eagles hit a home run in the NFL draft with a wide receiver, Wentz will need standout seasons from Ertz and Goedert and might resort to some hero ball.

Philadelphia believed Wentz can compensate for a less talented offense when he was given a four-year contract extension worth $128 million. The +2000 odds represent a fair price but if you have a vast NFL futures portfolio then SPRINKLE a little cash on CARSON WENTZ TO WIN THE MVP.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Aaron Rodgers worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Aaron Rodgers is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP?

We are still months away from the 2020 NFL season but it isn’t too early to start projecting who will step up and be the MVP in the upcoming season.  Rodgers is already a two-time league MVP, having won it in 2011 and 2014.

The 2020 MVP futures odds are already out. Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening and whether or not Rodgers is worth a bet.

Recent NFL MVP winners

The last seven league MVPs and 12 of the last 13 have been quarterbacks. Each of the last four MVPs led the NFL in some major passing statistic. 2019 winner Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) and 2018 winner Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) had the most touchdown passes. 2017 winner Tom Brady, then with the New England Patriots, led the NFL in passing yards. 2016 MVP Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons had the highest passer rating. In Cam Newton’s 2015 MVP season, he led the Carolina Panthers to a 15-1 regular season. Rodgers’ 2014 MVP season with the Green Bay Packers was highlighted by 38 TD passes and only five interceptions. In his 2011 MVP season, he set an NFL record for passer rating (122.5).

Aaron Rodgers’ 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 30 at 1 p.m. ET.

RODGERS is the fifth-highest favorite on the board at +1600. Mahomes leads the pack at +325, while Jackson and Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson are both +500 and New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is +1400. No other player is less than +2000. Brady, a three-time winner and new Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB is +2000.

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Aaron Rodgers’ stats

Rodgers did not have a statistically dominating season in 2019, but he led the Packers to the NFC Championship Game. He threw for 4,002 yards, the eighth time in his career he passed for 4,000-plus yards. He only had four interceptions last season, leading the league for the second straight year for the lowest interception percentage, but he only had 26 touchdown passes. He led the Packers to 13 regular-season wins and the NFC North Division title, but he wasn’t the main reason behind all those victories.

Is Rodgers worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

The Packers will be the favorites in the NFC North again, although the division will be competitive. Rodgers has new offensive weapons in TE Mercedes Lewis and WR Devin Funchess. The defense added LB Christian Kirksey to replace the loss of LB Blake Martinez.

Having just turned 36 in December, Rodgers is still one of the league’s best quarterbacks. As a two-time MVP, he does make a good bet, especially with a potential payout of 16 times your initial investment. Bet RODGERS +1600.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Tyreek Hill worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Tyreek Hill is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill 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 Hill is worth an MVP bet.

Recent NFL MVP winners

  • 2019 Lamar Jackson: 3,127 passing yards, 36 touchdowns vs. 6 interceptions, 1,206 rushing yards, 7 rushing touchdowns | Baltimore Ravens’ record: 14-2, 1st in AFC North, 1st in AFC
  • 2018 Patrick Mahomes: 5,097 passing yards, 50 TDs vs. 12 INTs, 272 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs | Chiefs’ record: 12-4, 1st in AFC West, 1st in AFC
  • 2017 Tom Brady: 4,577 passing yards, 32 TDs vs. 8 INTs | New England Patriots’ record: 13-3, 1st in AFC East, 1st in AFC
  • 2016 Matt Ryan: 4,944 passing yards, 38 TDs vs. 7 INTs | Atlanta Falcons’ record: 11-5, 1st in NFC South, 2nd in NFC
  • 2015 Cam Newton: 3,837 passing yards, 35 TDs vs. 10 INTs, 636 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs | Carolina Panthers’ record: 15-1, 1st in NFC South, 1st in NFC

Tyreek Hill’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 8 a.m. ET.

The odds to win the 2020 NFL MVP award clearly reflect the fact no wideout has ever been given the honor by the Associated Press voters. New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas leads all receivers this year with odds of +10000, while Hill is priced at +12500.

Three other receivers – the Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams, the Cleveland Browns’ Odell Beckham Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons’ Julio Jones – are also +12500. Arizona Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins is the only other WR listed at +15000.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is the favorite at +325.

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Tyreek Hill’s stats

Hill, a fifth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, rose to fame largely as a return specialist. He broke out as a wide receiver in 2018, catching 87 passes for 1,479 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Injuries to himself and Mahomes limited Hill to just 58 receptions for 860 yards and seven touchdowns across 12 games last season. He attempted just one punt return and no kick returns in the 2019 regular season.

Is Tyreek Hill worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

PASS on an MVP wager for Hill. All eyes are and will continue to be on Mahomes as he attempts to lead the defending Super Bowl champs back to the postseason.

TE Travis Kelce remains the focal point of the passing attack. While he’s unlisted – has no odds – to be named MVP, he’s likely to post a more impressive season stat line than Hill. But it will be Mahomes again getting the credit for the accomplishments of his top pass-catchers.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Lamar Jackson worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Lamar Jackson is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP again? Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening and whether or not Jackson is worth a bet.

Jackson earned the 2019 NFL MVP after a magical campaign with the Ravens, his first full season as a starter in Charm City. What will he be able to do for an encore after such an impressive showing? The Ravens are expected to once again be a contender, and Jackson is certainly the straw that stirs the drink.

Keep in mind, however, that we have not had a player win the MVP award in consecutive seasons since Peyton Manning, then of the Indianapolis Colts, back in 2008-09. Previously, it was Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre winning the award in 1995 and 1996, as well as sharing the award in 1997.

Recent NFL MVP winners

Jackson rolled through most opposing defenses like hot knife through butter in 2019, securing his first MVP award.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes won the hardware in 2018. QB Tom Brady, then of the New England Patriots, claimed the honors for the 2017 season. In fact, a quarterback has won the award in each of the previous seven NFL campaigns, and 12 of the past 13 seasons overall.

Lamar Jackson’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. ET.

Jackson (+500) is actually not the favorite in 2020, as that honor belongs to Mahomes (+325).

Jackson has the same odds as Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (+1400), Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (+1600), Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (+2000), Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson (+2000), Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (+2000) and Brady (+2000) are next in line.

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Lamar Jackson’s stats

Jackson was drafted with the 32nd overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, but he held a clipboard for most of his rookie season before taking over late for Joe Flacco. The 2019 season was Jackson’s first full season as a starter in the NFL, and it was one of the best seasons in the history of the league for a quarterback.

He threw for 3,127 yards, 36 touchdowns and just six interceptions while running for 1,206 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged an eye-popping 6.9 yards per rushing attempt. He broke the previous single-season rushing record by a quarterback, set by former Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick in 2006.

He is also the first player in NFL history with at least 4,000 passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards across his first 30 career games while becoming the sixth player in the Super Bowl era with at least three games with five touchdowns passes.

Is Lamar Jackson worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

It’s difficult to win the MVP award in consecutive seasons, and we’ve only seen it happen a handful of times during the Super Bowl era. If anyone has the goods to do it two seasons in a row, it’s Jackson. He was absolutely electric in 2019, and it didn’t seem to matter whether he was facing a struggling defense or a top-tier unit. Jackson was able to put up eye-popping numbers week in and week out.

What might be working against Jackson in 2020 is the fact his 2019 campaign was too good. If he takes a slight step back, even if he has impressive numbers, the award is likely to go to someone else. And there is always a higher risk of injury for a quarterback who runs as much as he does.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Le’Veon Bell worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Le’Veon Bell is worthy of a bet this season.

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.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on Bell to be named MVP would return a profit of $1,250.

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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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