Hiram Moreno
The 2022-23 NFL season is just around the corner and there is a lot of expectation that lies not only on the teams, but on several players who are called to be protagonists in the fight for the MVP title.
Here at JefeBet we present a list of the ten players who have the best chances of winning the award according to the bookmakers before the start of the season.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Preview for the MVP Race in the NFL 2022-23 Season
10.- Kyler Murray (+2000)
The Arizona Cardinals quarterback has proven his worth since he first stepped foot in the league, recording at least 3,500 yards and 20 touchdowns in each of his three NFL seasons. The talent is there, it just may not yet be his time to win the award to become the first Cardinal to achieve that distinction in franchise history.
9.- Russell Wilson (+1400)
Russell Wilson has had an award-winning NFL career that includes a Super Bowl ring with the Seattle Seahawks, but he has yet to have an MVP trophy in his shelves. Will this be his year? It could be, but he will need to show remarkable adaptability now that he finds himself with a new team like the Denver Broncos.
8.- Matthew Stafford (+1400)
After several seasons in Detroit where he could not do much for his team, Matthew Stafford arrived in Los Angeles and revolutionized the Rams’ offense, being a fundamental part of the team that won the last Super Bowl. His 41 touchdowns last season tied his career-best mark, and he will need to maintain those numbers to have a clear shot at MVP honors.
7.- Dak Prescott (+1300)
This will be Dak Prescott’s seventh season in the NFL, and what he did in the previous campaign was remarkable, posting career-best numbers in pass completion percentage (68.8%), touchdowns (37), and yards per pass (4449). If the Cowboys give him a hand and if he maintains those numbers, Prescott could easily get involved in the talk for the MVP winner.
6.- Joe Burrow (+1200)
Another player who had a breakout campaign last year was Joe Burrow. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was one of the team’s brightest bulbs on their way to the Super Bowl, and while this third season in his NFL career might not see him repeat those numbers, his performance quality has already been proved.
5.- Justin Herbert (+900)
Another player who has shown to be ready for great things is Justin Herbert, as under his guidance the Chargers have remained competitive and have found an ideal replacement for Philip Rivers’ retirement. In his first two seasons in pro football, Herbert has thrown for at least 30 touchdown passes and 4,000 air yards, and if he continues to improve with the years, we could see him win an MVP award soon—or perhaps this very year could be the case.
4.- Aaron Rodgers (+850)
We started talking about heavyweights. The NFL MVP title went to Aaron Rodgers last season, his fourth career award and second in a row. Rodgers this season will try to do as well as or better than he did last year to win his fifth MVP award and tie the legendary Peyton Manning for the most MVP winners. However, the fact that the Packers have traded away important pieces could hurt him.
3.- Tom Brady (+800)
We continue with another sports legend, Tom Brady, who returned from retirement to try his luck in another NFL campaign. However, age takes its toll and Brady is no longer as athletic as he once was despite continuing to be a great passer, which would make him lose ground in the fight for the MVP to other more complete players. Therefore, winning the fourth award in his career could be complicated.
2.- Patrick Mahomes (+750)
One of the stars of the new crop of quarterbacks as Patrick Mahomes is considered the second leading favorite to win the MVP, which would be the second in his career after winning it in 2018. However, having better control and decision-making with his deliveries could be key after last season saw him record a career-high 13 interceptions.
1.- Josh Allen (+650)
The Buffalo Bills are the leading candidates to win the Super Bowl, and their quarterback, Josh Allen, is also the leading candidate to win the MVP, so the two could go hand-in-hand as the season progresses.
After two pretty bad years to start his NFL career, Allen has transformed himself into an elite quarterback with great footwork and brutal passing ability, which coupled with the fact that he is surrounded by talent could mean he can unlock his full potential to win what would be the first MVP of his career.
Will he succeed? We will have to see it throughout this new and exciting season.
