Former LSU QB Joe Burrow takes lead in NFL MVP race


Nov 8, 2026; Madrid, ESP; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'marr Chase (1) and quarterback Joe Burrow (9) react after the 2026 NFL Madrid Game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bernabeu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has surged to the top of the NFL MVP race following a sensational four-game stretch. Burrow has thrown 16 touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores during that span, vaulting past Josh Allen as the betting favorite at 2/1 odds, according to BetOnline. Allen sits at 3/1, while Jordan Love has climbed to third at 9/2. Burrow’s rise highlights a dramatic shakeup in the NFL awards markets following Week 9, with new favorites also emerging in both Rookie of the Year races.

In another major shift, Arvell Reese overtook his New York counterpart, David Bailey, to become the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

And despite missing four games to injury, Jonah Coleman has overtaken Carnell Tate as the Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite. Truly, no one has taken the league by storm yet.

For brevity, betting lines for individuals longer than 100/1 have been omitted from the general listings. If you want the exact lines for any unlisted players or coaches, please let me know.

Here are the notes for each award, along with some of the biggest changes from the previous week.

  • MVP
    • Joe Burrow is the new MVP favorite
    • Jordan Love surpasses Brock Purdy for third going from 40/1 to 9/2
    • Patrick Mahomes from 28/1 to 45/1
    • Caleb Williams from 5/1 to 50/1
    • Drake Maye from 14/1 to 75/1
    • Bryce Young and Matthew Stafford are now over 100/1+ odds
  • Defensive Player of the Year
    • Will Anderson Jr is still the favorite
    • Abdul Carter is 50/1 because he has taken so much action
      • Has 19 tackles and two sacks through eight games
    • Travis Hunter is now over 100/1+ odds
  • Coach of the Year
    • John Harbaugh remains the favorite
    • Kevin O’Connell from 14/1 to 33/1…Should Brian Flores be the coach of the year!!!
    • Dan Cambell from 66/1 to 33/1
    • Kevin Stefanski from 33/1 to 75/1
    • These coaches are now all 100/1+ odds
      • Aaron Glenn, Brian Schottenheimer, Dan Quinn, Dave Canales, DeMeco Ryans, Jeff Hafley, Jesse Minter, Jim Harbaugh, Mike Vrabel, Nick Sirianni, Robert Saleh, Sean McVay and Shane Steichen
  • Offensive Rookie of the Year
    • Jonah Coleman is the new favorite replacing Carnell Tate
    • Carson Beck, the new Cardinals starter, went from 100/1+ odds to sixth at 9/1
    • Caleb Douglas from 50/1 to 22/1
    • Mike Washington Jr. from 12/1 to 33/1
    • Ted Hurst is now 100/1+ odds
  • Defensive Rookie of the Year
    • Arvell Reese replaces David Bailey as the favorite
    • Jacob Rodriguez from 17/2 to 25/1
    • Brandon Cisse is back under 100/1+ odds at 50/1
    • Cashius Howell, Jaisham Barham Kendal Daniels, Keldrick Faulk, Malachi Lawrence and Treydan Stukes are now over 100/1+ odds
  • Offensive Player of the Year
    • Jahmyr Gibbs remains the favorite
    • Ja’Marr Chase from 28/1 to 12/1
    • CeeDee Lamb from 50/1 to 25/1
    • Amon-Ra from 40/1 to 66/1
    • Derrick Henry, James Cook, Javonte Williams, Jonathan Taylor, Malik Nabers, Parker Washingtion, Puca Nacua (injury) and Trey McBride are now over 100/1+ odds
  • Comeback Player of the Year
    • Patrick Mahomes is still a big favorite
    • Tank Dell moved up to second at 3/1
    • Aaron Donald is back under 100/1+ odds at 40/1
    • Kyler Murray is now over 100/1+ odds

Below are links to real-time odds for NFL Awards: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nfl-player-futures.

NFL MVP  
Joe Burrow2/1 
Josh Allen3/1 
Jordan Love9/2(+450)
Brock Purdy5/1 
Trevor Lawrence6/1 
Patrick Mahomes45/1 
Caleb Williams50/1 
C.J. Stroud50/1 
Jared Goff50/1 
Dak Prescott75/1 
Drake Maye75/1 
Jahmyr Gibbs75/1 
DPOY  
Will Anderson Jr.8/5(+160)
Dallas Turner5/1 
Fred Warner5/1 
Jeffery Simmons9/1 
T.J. Watt12/1 
Aidan Hutchinson16/1 
Greg Rousseau22/1 
Dexter Lawrence25/1 
Andrew Van Ginkel45/1 
Abdul Carter50/1 
Byron Young50/1 
Maxx Crosby50/1 
Josh Hines-Allen55/1 
Nik Bonitto66/1 
Chase Young75/1 
Danielle Hunter75/1 
Derek Stingley Jr.75/1 
Devin Lloyd75/1 
Devon Witherspoon75/1 
Jared Verse75/1 
Trey Hendrickson75/1 
Roquan Smith80/1 
Coach of the Year  
John Harbaugh1/1 
Ben Johnson19/4(+475)
Kyle Shanahan5/1 
Todd Monken15/2(+750)
Liam Coen14/1 
Joe Brady25/1 
Klint Kubiak25/1 
Mike McCarthy25/1 
Dan Campbell33/1 
Kevin O’Connell33/1 
Zac Taylor40/1 
Andy Reid50/1 
Mike LaFleur50/1 
Mike McDonald50/1 
Sean Payton55/1 
Kellen Moore66/1 
Matt LaFelur66/1 
Kevin Stefanski75/1 
Todd Bowles75/1 
OROY  
Jonah Coleman7/2(+350)
KC Concepcion15/4(+375)
Carnell Tate17/4(+425)
Denzel Boston9/2(+450)
Omar Cooper Jr.8/1 
Carson Beck9/1 
Fernando Mendoza18/1 
Caleb Douglas22/1 
Makai Lemon22/1 
Antonio Williams33/1 
Jadarian Price33/1 
Mike Washington Jr.33/1 
Germie Bernard40/1 
Malachi Fields75/1 
   
DROY  
Arvell Reese5/8 (-160)
David Bailey13/5(+260)
Gabe Jacas14/1 
Sonny Styles14/1 
Caleb Downs25/1 
Jacob Rodriguez25/1 
Josiah Trotter25/1 
Anthony Hill Jr.35/1 
Mansoor Delane40/1 
Dillon Thieneman40/1 
Brandon Cisse50/1 
Reuben Bain Jr.66/1 
Akheem Mesidor75/1 
Hezekiah Masses75/1 
OPOY 
Jahmyr Gibbs9/5(+180) 
Jaxon Smith-Njigba3/1  
Kenneth Walker III7/2(+350) 
Ja’Marr Chase12/1  
Bijan Robinson14/1  
CeeDee Lamb25/1  
Christian Watson33/1  
Tee Higgins33/1  
Josh Allen50/1  
Amon-Ra St. Brown66/1  
Brock Bowers66/1  
Christian McCaffrey66/1  
Chris Olave80/1  
    
CPOY   
Patrick Mahomes5/6 (-120) 
Tank Dell3/1  
Fred Warner17/2(+850) 
Malik Nabers10/1  
JJ McCarthy11/1  
George Kittle16/1  
Travis Hunter18/1  
Deshaun Watson33/1  
Michael Penix Jr.33/1  
Jayden Daniels40/1  
Aaron Donald50/1  
Brock Bowers80/1  
Tucker Kraft80/1 

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