NFL odds: After Sunday night, Patrick Mahomes is now the overwhelming NFL MVP favorite
Frank Schwab 2 hrs ago
We can cease and desist with any debate about someone other than Patrick Mahomes being the NFL MVP favorite.
You’ll hear people argue that Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Alvin Kamara or anyone else should be “in the conversation,” but the only real talk is that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is the overwhelming favorite until further notice. Everyone else is vying for NFL offensive player of the year, though Mahomes should probably win that too.
Sunday night’s heroics, leading a game-winning drive over the Las Vegas Raiders everyone knew was coming, solidified Mahomes’ position. He’s the best player in football and he’s having a phenomenal year.
The odds at BetMGM reflect that.
Mahomes is -118 to win MVP at BetMGM. Next on the list is Wilson at +350. Aaron Rodgers is +550 and nobody else is less than 12-to-1. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Basileus777:
You lot can't read sarcasm for shit lol.
Mahomes is still the favorite because of team record. Chiefs have a strong chance of going 15-1 and if that happens he's a shoe in.
If Andy didn't waste so many 2nd half possessions by running the ball on every first down Mahomes would probably have more TDs, but alas. Rodgers is likely to finish with a notable TD lead.
thanks for clarifying that you're not actually an idiot [Reply]
If Mahomes finishes with 40+ TDs, 6-7 int. and 5000 yards, the only person who has a shot is Rodgers...If Rodgers continues to play at his pace and doesn't have a bad game, he will probably win it, and probably should. One caveat, if Mahomes just kills the Saints next week with 400 and 5 or something, he will erase all doubts. [Reply]
Rodgers now has a huge advantage for the MVP. They are going to need to lose again with Rodgers being a reason for it for Mahomes to have a chance. [Reply]
Unfortunately voters look at stats more than total body of work. Rodgers leads the league in TDs and fewest INTs. Sadly that doesn't bode well for Mahomes even if he has had fewer poor games and more wins than Rodgers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
This was Mahomes “worst” game and he still led his team to a victory.
Aaron Rodgers was a dumpster fire in their loss to the Bucs (a defense that Mahomes carved up).
Early season won't matter in the eyes of the voters. But I am curious to see what happens in the playoffs. Mahomes might get a chance to show everyone who the real MVP is in a Super Bowl against Rodgers. [Reply]
I want Patrick to win the MVP award as much as others do but, having that motivation (if he isn't chosen) seems to provide extra incentive. And we know how be responds! [Reply]