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Where do Dolphins stars Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill rank in NFL MVP race?

Expect to hear quite a few more "M-V-P" towards from Miami Dolphins fans this season.

Starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the odds-on favorite to win NFL MVP entering Week 4 of the NFL regular season according to Caesar's Sportsbook, BetMGM, FanDuel and DraftKings betting services.

The Dolphins' fourth-year quarterback has completed 71 percent of passes for 1,024 yards and eight touchdowns in Miami's scintillating 3-0 start to the season.

Tagovailoa posted one of the most complete performances of his NFL career on Sunday in the Dolphins' historic 70-20 demolition of the Denver Broncos in Hard Rock Stadium.

He completed his first 18 passes, including an explosive deep ball to Tyreek Hill and a flashy inside flip pass, en route to a total of 309 passing yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

In futures betting odds, Tagovailoa leads two-time NFL MVP and reigning winner Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs as well as former NFL MVP and Boynton Beach product Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) raises his fist in the air as fans cheer after a victory against the Denver Broncos following an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Sept. 24, 2023.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) raises his fist in the air as fans cheer after a victory against the Denver Broncos following an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Sept. 24, 2023.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts round out the Top 5 behind Tagovailoa.

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill currently holds the best odds of any wide receiver (+4000 via Caesar's) and the second-best odds of any non-quarterback, trailing only San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey (+2000 via DraftKings).

Check below to see how various sportsbooks currently rate the NFL MVP race:

Caesar's Sportsbook, NFL MVP futures odds

BetMGM Sportsbook

  • Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins — +300

  • Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs — +550

  • Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills — +750

  • Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles — +800

  • Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens — +1400

  • Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers — +1400

  • Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers — +2000

  • Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals — +2000

  • Trevor Lawrence — +2000

FanDuel Sportsbook

  • Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins — +380

  • Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs — +550

  • Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills — +750

  • Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles — +850

  • Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens — +1500

  • Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers — +1600

  • Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers — +2000

  • Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals — +2000

  • Trevor Lawrence — +2000

Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Why Tua Tagovailoa is front-runner for NFL MVP entering Week 4