Joe Burrow's season-ending knee injury in Week 11 of 2020 (torn ACL, MCL, PCL and meniscus) cut short a promising rookie campaign. Now fully recovered and participating in training camp, Burrow sits at +700 odds to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year, second only to Dak Prescott (+210).

The case for Burrow winning is compelling. As a rookie, he showed immediate command of Cincinnati's offense, attempting 30+ passes in all starts with four multi-touchdown games. The Bengals have surrounded him with weapons, adding his former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase to a receiving corps that includes Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins.

His main competition includes:

• Dak Prescott (+210) - Returning from ankle fracture/dislocation
• Saquon Barkley (+700) - Coming back from ACL tear
• Christian McCaffrey - Limited to 3 games in 2020
• Other contenders: Carson Wentz, George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Odell Beckham Jr.

At +700, Burrow presents strong betting value. His dramatic injury and inspiring return has captured widespread attention. If he can lead the Bengals to competitive football while putting up strong numbers in their pass-heavy offense, he'll be difficult to deny for the award. The fact that he's already practicing fully in camp bodes well for his chances.

Note: Odds and analysis current as of publication. Betting involves risk, please wager responsibly.

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