Last updated: September 7, 2026. The 2026 NFL MVP race opens with Buffalo’s Josh Allen as the betting favorite, and FOX Sports has him out front of a tight quarterback field. Below is the full MVP odds board, what the market is saying about each contender, and a free printable tracker to follow the race all season. Odds move every week with play and injuries, so treat these as a starting point and confirm a current line before wagering.
2026 NFL MVP Odds Board
Odds via FOX Sports, as of September 7, 2026. The favorite is listed first; every number is a season-long MVP future.
| Rank | Player | Team | MVP Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen | Bills | +600 |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson | Ravens | +800 |
| 3 | Joe Burrow | Bengals | +850 |
| 4 | Patrick Mahomes | Chiefs | +1000 |
| 5 | Justin Herbert | Chargers | +1000 |
| 6 | Drake Maye | Patriots | +1000 |
| 7 | Caleb Williams | Bears | +1200 |
| 8 | Dak Prescott | Cowboys | +1400 |
| 9 | Matthew Stafford | Rams | +1400 |
What the MVP Board Says
Josh Allen (+600) is the clear favorite. He won MVP in 2024 and finished third last season with two first-place votes, and the market trusts his floor as much as his ceiling. Lamar Jackson (+800) is the top challenger, a two-time winner (2019, 2023) looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025. Joe Burrow (+850) is the fastest riser on the board, shortening from +1100 to +850 despite never having received a first-place MVP vote; a healthy season could change that.
Patrick Mahomes (+1000) is the wild card: a two-time MVP returning from a torn ACL but expected to be ready for Week 1, and rarely a bad bet at double-digit odds. Justin Herbert and Drake Maye round out the +1000 group, with Maye the buzziest young name in the field. And do not overlook Matthew Stafford (+1400), the defending 2025 MVP who led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) last season.
Longshots and Value
Beyond the favorites, Caleb Williams (+1200) is the trendy breakout pick, and Dak Prescott (+1400) offers value if the Cowboys’ offense clicks. Further down the board, names like Jordan Love and the rest of the field sit in the +1500-and-longer range, where a hot start and a winning team can move a number quickly. MVP is almost always a quarterback award (a non-QB has not won since Adrian Peterson in 2012), so the value hunt usually runs through the passers.
How NFL MVP Odds Work
MVP odds are season-long futures. A price like +600 means a $100 bet returns $600 in profit if that player wins; the bigger the number, the longer the shot. Odds shift all season with performance, team record, injuries, and narrative, so the board in September rarely matches the one in December. Use the printable tracker above to mark the movers as the race unfolds.
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2026 NFL MVP Odds: FAQ
Who is the favorite to win 2026 NFL MVP?
Buffalo’s Josh Allen is the betting favorite at +600 as of September 7, 2026, per FOX Sports, ahead of Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow.
Has a non-quarterback won recent MVP?
No. The award has gone to a quarterback every year since running back Adrian Peterson won it in 2012.
Do these MVP odds change?
Yes. MVP futures move throughout the season with play, team record, and injuries. We update this page as the market shifts.
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