Who is favored to win NFL MVP in 2023? Here's a look at the full odds entering Week 9
Who is favored to win NFL MVP in 2023? Here's a look at the full odds entering Week 9 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The NFL is stocked with stars -- but only one can win MVP each year.
Even though the battle for MVP generally heats up as the weather gets colder, it's never too soon to start looking at the favorites. And with eight weeks complete in the 2023 NFL season, now is the perfect time.
Can Patrick Mahomes go back-to-back? Will Jalen Hurts keep things rolling all season? Or will a surprise contender emerge in the second half of the season?
Here's a full breakdown of the NFL MVP odds after Week 8:
What are the betting odds to win NFL MVP in 2023?
Mahomes entered the season favored to win his third MVP in six years. The reigning regular season and Super Bowl MVP dominated in 2022, leading the NFL in passing yards (5,250), passing touchdowns (41) and QBR (77.6). He's been productive through eight games this season, and even an uninspiring Week 8 loss (24 for 38, 240 yards, two interceptions) didn't bump him from the top of the MVP favorites.
Mahomes' closest competition for MVP so far is the quarterback he defeated in last season's Super Bowl -- Hurts. While the Eagles quarterback has been turnover-prone (eight interceptions, two fumbles), he has performed in the big moments. Hurts has 19 total touchdowns (13 passing, six rushing) and 2,140 passing yards, with the Eagles improving to 7-1 after a divisional win over the Washington Commanders in Week 8.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is also in the hunt for MVP. The fourth-year signal caller started the season at +2000 to win MVP, but he's exceeded expectations through eight games. He has 2,416 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions to go along with a 6-2 record. His MVP moment might have come in Week 3, when his team nearly set the single-game scoring record.
Several other star quarterbacks -- including Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence -- remain in the mix after productive starts.
Here are the top 10 odds to win 2023 NFL MVP entering Week 9, according to our betting partner, PointsBet:
Patrick Mahomes, +250
Jalen Hurts, +300
Tua Tagovailoa, +350
Lamar Jackson, +600
Josh Allen, +1200
Trevor Lawrence, +1800
Joe Burrow, +2200
Christian McCaffrey, +2500
Dak Prescott, +3000
Brock Purdy, +3300
Who won NFL MVP in 2022?
Mahomes won his second career MVP last season with 48 of 50 first-place votes. Hurts and Allen each claimed a first-place vote to finish second and third, respectively. Burrow and Justin Jefferson rounded out the top five.
List of NFL MVP winners by year
2022: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB
2021: Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB
2020: Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB
2019: Lamar Jackson, Ravens QB
2018: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB
2017: Tom Brady, Patriots QB
2016: Matt Ryan, Falcons QB
2015: Cam Newton, Panthers QB
2014: Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB
2013: Peyton Manning, Broncos QB
2012: Adrian Peterson, Vikings RB
2011: Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB
2010: Tom Brady, Patriots QB
2009: Peyton Manning, Colts QB
2008: Peyton Manning, Colts QB
2007: Tom Brady, Patriots QB
2006: LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers RB
2005: Shaun Alexander, Seahawks RB
2004: Peyton Manning, Colts QB
2003: Peyton Manning, Colts QB / Steve McNair, Titans QB
2002: Rich Gannon, Raiders QB
2001: Kurt Warner, Rams QB
2000: Marshall Faulk, Rams RB
1999: Kurt Warner, Rams QB
1998: Terrell Davis, Broncos RB
1997: Brett Favre, Packers QB
1997: Barry Sanders, Lions RB
1996: Brett Favre, Packers QB
1995: Brett Favre, Packers QB
1994: Steve Young, 49ers QB
1993: Emmitt Smith, Cowboys RB
1992: Steve Young, 49ers QB
1991: Thurman Thomas, Bills RB
1990: Joe Montana, 49ers QB
1989: Joe Montana, 49ers QB
1988: Boomer Esiason, Bengals QB
1987: John Elway, Broncos QB
1986: Lawrence Taylor, Giants LB
1985: Marcus Allen, Raiders QB
1984: Dan Marino, Dolphins QB
1983: Joe Theismann, Washington QB
1982: Mark Moseley, Washington K
1981: Ken Anderson, Bengals QB
1980: Brian Sipe, Browns QB
1979: Earl Campbell, Oilers RB
1978: Terry Bradshaw, Steelers QB
1977: Walter Payton, Bears RB
1976: Bert Jones, Colts QB
1975: Fran Tarkenton, Vikings QB
1974: Ken Stabler, Raiders QB
1973: O.J. Simpson, Bills RB
1972: Larry Brown, Washington RB
1971: Alan Page, Vikings DT
1970: John Brodie, 49ers QB
1969: Roman Gabriel, Rams QB
1968: Earl Morrall, Colts QB
1967: Johnny Unitas, Colts QB
1966: Bart Starr, Packers QB
1965: Jim Brown, Browns FB
1964: Johnny Unitas, Colts QB
1963: Y.A. Tittle, Giants QB
1962: Jim Taylor, Packers FB
1961: Paul Hornung, Packers HB
1960: Norm Van Brocklin, Eagles QB
1959: Johnny Unitas, Colts QB
1958: Jim Brown, Browns FB
1957: Jim Brown, Browns FB
Editor's note: All odds are provided by our partner, PointsBet. PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links.
