Key Takeaways:
- Joe Burrow's MVP odds are the third-shortest in the NFL at +650.
- Burrow was named the 2024 NFL Comeback Player of the Year after returning from his wrist injury.
- Joe Burrow led the NFL in 2024 in passing yards and passing touchdowns.
The Bengals' 2025 season will kick off on September 7 against the Cleveland Browns. With Burrow coming off his best season yet, Cincinnati is expected to be a playoff contender. The Bengals have improved their roster this offseason while also retaining key players, and based on odds at Ohio sportsbooks, Cincinnati has over a 60% chance of making it to the postseason.
Keeping the offensive core intact helps with Burrow's MVP odds. Of course, MVP odds for all candidates will change drastically during the season as players outperform or disappoint based on offseason expectations. But if Burrow can repeat what he did in 2024, he may be winning his first MVP at the end of the season.
What Are Joe Burrow's MVP Odds Today?
Joe Burrow's MVP odds at DraftKings are +650. These are the third-shortest odds behind the previous two winners, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. Burrow's impressive 2024 season has led sportsbooks like ESPN BET Ohio to believe he can do it again in 2025 and possibly earn his first MVP.
Joe Burrow's 2025-26 MVP Odds
| Sportsbook | Odds |
|---|---|
| BetMGM | +600 (14.3% chance) |
| Caesars | +600 (14.3% chance) |
| DraftKings | +650 (13.3% chance) |
| ESPN BET | +600 (14.3% chance) |
| FanDuel | +600 (14.3% chance) |
Who Has The Best Odds To Win NFL MVP?
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has the shortest MVP odds at most Ohio betting apps. Burrow has the second-shortest odds at BetMGM and Caesars.
What Are Joe Burrow's Odds to Win Comeback Player of the Year in 2025?
Burrow will not be considered for the award since he had a career-best season in 2024. He did win the award in 2024 after coming back from a wrist injury and in 2021 after coming back from a knee injury. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the current favorite to win the award at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Latest Cincinnati Bengals Updates Impacting Joe Burrow's MVP Odds
Below is Bengals news that could impact Joe Burrow's MVP chances and the Bengals' Super Bowl odds:
- 🗓️ May 9: Cincinnati signs HB Quali Conley, OT Caleb Etienne, WR Jamoi Mayes, C Seth McLaughlin, WR Jordan Moore, WR Rashod Owens, TE Kole Taylor, and QB Payton Thorne to rookie contracts.
- 🗓️ May 8: The Bengals sign G Dylan Fairchild, LB Barrett Carter, OT Jalen Rivers, and HB Tahj Brooks to rookie contracts.
- 🗓️ April 16: Cincinnati signs QB Logan Woodside to a one-year contract.
- 🗓️ March 21: Bengals sign G Lucas Patrick to a one-year contract.
- 🗓️ March 17: Cincinnati signs WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year contract extensions.
- 🗓️ March 14: The Bengals sign OL Cody Ford to a two-year deal.
- 🗓️ March 12: Cincinnati signs RB Samaje Perine to a two-year deal.
- 🗓️ March 8: The Bengals sign TE Mike Gesicki to a three-year contract.
- 🗓️ March 7: Cincinnati signs TE Tanner Hudson to a contract extension.
- 🗓️ March 3: The Bengals place their franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins.
- 🗓️ February 6: Joe Burrow wins the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year award.
Sportsbooks Available To Bet on Joe Burrow's MVP Odds
Joe Burrow's odds to win NFL MVP are available at Ohio sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetMGM. NFL MVP is usually among the most-bet future awards, so any sportsbook is bound to have the odds available.
Will Joe Burrow Win MVP in 2025?
Burrow was among the favorites to win the 2024 MVP, but the award went to Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen. Burrow led the NFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns, earning him the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year award. The Bengals failed to make the 2024 playoffs, but the 2025 Bengals' playoff chances are promising ahead of the season.
Burrow is just 28 years old and has a good chance of winning the MVP next season. He finished the 2024 season with 43 touchdowns and 4,918 passing yards, the most in the NFL. The talent is there, and it may just take another successful season for the young quarterback to claim his first MVP.
Has Joe Burrow Ever Won an NFL MVP?
No, Joe Burrow has not won an NFL MVP yet. He is entering his sixth season in the NFL, and suffered a season-ending injury in his rookie campaign and again in 2023.
Burrow has bounced back from his injuries, leading the Bengals to a 9-8 record in 2024 and winning Comeback Player of the Year for the second time.
Joe Burrow's Odds To Win the MVP Every Year Since 2020
Joe Burrow's +650 MVP odds are his best entering a season so far in his career. See the table below for his career preseason NFL MVP odds and season finishes:
| Year | NFL MVP Odds | Voting Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +900 (3rd) | 4th (82 first-place votes) |
| 2023 | +650 | No votes |
| 2022 | +1200 (3rd) | 4th (0 first-place votes) |
| 2021 | +6600 | No votes |
| 2020 | +10000 | No votes |
Source: sportsoddshistory.com, with odds from more than one betting site.
Burrow's MVP odds have shortened each season in his career. The probability that he earns the honor continues to increase, which, for Bengals fans, is a good thing. He finished fourth last season, behind Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Saquon Barkley.
Joe Burrow MVP Odds FAQs
Burrow's MVP odds are currently +650 at DraftKings. These are the third-shortest odds. Burrow won the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a wrist injury and had one of his best seasons with a career-best 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns.
No, Joe Burrow has never won the NFL MVP award. Burrow is entering his sixth season and has won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award twice, including last season.
Zero. Burrow's odds to win MVP are the third-shortest odds at DraftKings before the start of the 2025-26 season. Burrow is coming off a career-best season with 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns.
No. Burrow was one of the five finalists for the 2024 MVP award and the 2022 MVP award, but Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen took home the award in 2024, and Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes won it in 2022.
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Nathan, a lifelong Cincinnatian, has covered the Bengals and Buckeyes at various outlets for the last half decade. He is most proud to have attended both wins of the Bengals' 2-14 season in 2019. Nathan is our go-to expert for all things Bengals and Buckeyes.
