NFL MVP Sleepers 2023: Top Dark Horse Candidates to Place Your Bets On

NFL MVP Sleepers 2023: Top Dark Horse Candidates to Place Your Bets On

By Marcus Sullivan

February 16, 2025 at 08:33 AM

Looking for value NFL MVP picks beyond the usual favorites? Here are three compelling sleeper candidates who could surprise in 2024:

Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (+1200)

  • Led Bengals to Super Bowl appearance in 2022
  • Ranked 6th in passing yards, 8th in TDs last season
  • Led NFL in completion % (70.4) and yards per attempt (8.9)
  • Improved offensive line should boost production
  • Has elite weapons like Ja'Marr Chase

Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (+2000)

  • Back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances
  • Consistent production: 20-26 TDs in all three seasons
  • Dual-threat ability similar to previous MVP Lamar Jackson
  • Added weapons in DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown
  • Only 24 years old with room to improve

Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (+5000)

  • Led NFL with 1,811 rushing yards in 2021
  • Added 18 rushing TDs and 360 receiving yards
  • Better passing game with Matt Ryan should help
  • Improved O-line and reduced backfield competition
  • Rare non-QB value at long odds

While quarterbacks dominate the MVP conversation, these three players have the talent and situation to potentially break through. Taylor especially offers intriguing value at 50-to-1 odds despite his elite production.

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