Who Is the Favorite to Win NFL MVP?
Contents
The NFL MVP award is one of the most prestigious honors in professional football. And this year, there are a number of players who have a legitimate chance at taking home the trophy.
So, who is the favorite to win NFL MVP?
Well, according to oddsmakers, it is actually a close race. A number of players have +1000 odds or better, which means that any of them could theoretically win the award.
However, there are a few players
Tom Brady
New England Patriots quarterback
Tom Brady is an American football quarterback who plays for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He is one of only two players to win five Super Bowls (the other being defensive end Charles Haley), and he is the only player to win them all playing for one team. Brady has also been selected to 11 Pro Bowls, tied for second all-time.
Six-time Super Bowl champion
Widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady has won an NFL-record six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, including three in a row from 2016 to 2018. He has also been named Super Bowl MVP a record four times.
Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He started his career as a backup to Drew Bledsoe before taking over as the starter in 2001 after Bledsoe was injured. He helped lead the Patriots to their first Super Bowl win that year, and he has been their starting quarterback ever since.
In addition to his six Super Bowl wins, Brady has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls and has won five NFL MVP awards. He is also the all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.
Drew Brees
NFL MVP is one of the most prestigious awards in professional football. The award is given to the player who is considered the most valuable player to his team. This year, the favorite to win NFL MVP is Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints quarterback
Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He had a record-breaking career in college football and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He left college as one of the most decorated players in NCAA history.
One-time Super Bowl champion
Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). After a successful college football career at Purdue University, he was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He left college as one of the most decorated players in Purdue and Big Ten Conference history, setting two NCAA records, 13 Big Ten Conference records, and 19 Purdue University records. As a result of his numerous college accomplishments and awards, he was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Purdue Athletic Hall of Fame.
Patrick Mahomes
Entering the 2019 NFL season, Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to win NFL MVP. He is coming off of a spectacular 2018 season in which he threw for 50 touchdowns and over 5,000 yards. Mahomes has the ability to make any throw on the field, and he has the supporting cast to help him succeed. With the addition of LeSean McCoy, the Chiefs have one of the most dangerous offenses in the NFL.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. After spending his rookie season as a backup to Alex Smith, Mahomes became the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018. In his first year as a starter, he led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns, and was named the NFL MVP.
Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, Mahomes attended Whitehouse High School, where he played baseball and football. As a senior, he threw for 5,111 yards and 50 touchdowns, helping his team win the state championship. After high school, he attended Texas Tech University, where he played college football for the Red Raiders. In his three years at Texas Tech, he threw for 11,252 yards and 93 touchdowns. Following his junior year in 2016, he decided to forgo his senior season to declare for the NFL Draft.
One-time Super Bowl champion
Patrick Mahomes is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He is one of the sport’s most recognizable and decorated players, having been awarded the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2018 and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2020. The latter victory made him the second African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl, after Doug Williams. Mahomes played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where he compiled 11,252 passing yards and 93 touchdowns over two seasons, leading the Red Raiders tobowl eligibility in both years. After his sophomore year, he entered the 2017 NFL Draft where he was selected by the Chiefs with the tenth overall pick.
Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Rodgers is the favorite to win NFL MVP for the third time in his career. He’s coming off a season in which he threw for 4,428 yards and 45 touchdowns with just six interceptions. He also ran for 274 yards and four touchdowns.
Two-time NFL MVP
Aaron Rodgers is a two-time NFL MVP and one of the best quarterbacks in the league. He’s a former Super Bowl champion and has led the Green Bay Packers to many winning seasons. He’s a consistent player who makes big plays when it matters most. Rodgers is the favorite to win NFL MVP for the 2020 season.