With 13 weeks of the 2020 NFL regular season already on the books, there are still plenty of things that could change as we head to the finish line. In fact, just the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefshave clinched a playoff spot.
That means that most teams are still in contention to get a postseason ticket. Obviously, they’ll need to be almost flawless if they intend to have a shot at making the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl.
Nonetheless, judging by what we’ve seen already, we could jump to conclusions and try to figure out who’s going to be rewarded with the MVP trophy at the end of the year. In the following paragraphs, we’ll let you know about the top 3 candidates, according to oddsmakers from Las Vegas.
Top 3 NFL MVP Candidates: Updated Odds
* Odds via FanDuel
3. Josh Allen (+1500 Odds)
Josh Allen. (Getty)
Josh Allen recently took down Russell Wilson as the third leading candidate to be named MVP this season, and for very good reasons. Thus far, he’s led the Buffalo Bills to an impressive 9-3 record and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down.
Allen’s decision-making has improved significantly this season and we already know he’s got the strongest arm in the league. As of today, he’s thrown for a career-high 3,403 yards with 26 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, adding 322 rushing yards with 6 scores and 6 fumbles lost.
2. Aaron Rodgers (+460 Odds)
Aaron Rodgers. (Getty)
Well, this guy doesn’t need a cover letter. Aaron Rodgers has established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game and he continues to set marks at 37 years old. The Green Bay Packers drafted a quarterback in the 1st round and he responded in a big way.
Rodgers has led the Packers to a 9-3 record and they’re at the top of their division once again. Thus far, he’s thrown for 3,395 yards with 36 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions, completing 68.9% of his passes with a rating of 118.5, which is the second-highest of his career.
1. Patrick Mahomes (-500 Odds)
Patrick Mahomes. (Getty)
Unsurprisingly, Patrick Mahomes leads yet another MVP race. Barring a disaster or some incredible performances from Allen or Rodgers, he’s going to win the second MVP award of his young career after already leading the Kansas City Chiefs to another playoff berth.
Mahomes is on pace to break all records and become the greatest quarterback to ever do it. So far, he’s thrown for 3,815 yards with 31 touchdowns and just two picks. Also, he’s added 241 rushing yards with a couple of rushing touchdowns and one fumble lost, and the Chiefs boast an 11-1 record.
