NFL MVP Betting: Brady, Allen and Rodgers Lead Race for 2021 Award
As the NFL regular season winds down, let's analyze the top MVP candidates and their current odds (via DraftKings).
Tom Brady (+350)
- Currently leads NFL with 30 touchdowns
- 3,403 passing yards (2nd overall)
- 63.6 QBR (4th overall)
- Buccaneers are 3rd seed in NFC, one game behind Cardinals
- Strong narrative: 44-year-old QB continuing historic dominance
Aaron Rodgers (+600)
- 2,978 passing yards (9th overall)
- 23 touchdowns to 4 interceptions
- 64.9 QBR (3rd overall)
- Packers half game behind Cardinals for NFC top seed
- Could be first back-to-back MVP winner since Peyton Manning (2008-09)
- Media voting could be impacted by vaccination controversy
Josh Allen (+450)
- 3,071 passing yards (3rd overall)
- 25 touchdowns (tied for 3rd)
- Bills struggling for playoff position
- Declining MVP chances as season progresses
- Similar trajectory to Russell Wilson's 2020 campaign
Comeback Player of the Year: Joe Burrow (+500)
- Second-best odds behind Dak Prescott
- Strong comeback from multiple knee ligament tears
- 2,835 yards, 22 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
- Bengals one game out of AFC top seed
- Controls tiebreaker with Ravens
- Favorite if Bengals win AFC North with 10+ wins
Key Factors for MVP Race:
- Team success heavily influences voting
- NFC likely to produce winner
- Narrative plays significant role
- Late-season performance crucial
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