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Jahmyr Gibbs continues to be the centerpiece of the Detroit Lions’ offense, and with fellow running back David Montgomery potentially on his way out of the Motor City, the dynamic playmaker could be in line for career-high numbers.

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Gibbs headlines the early NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds, though plenty of familiar faces are also in the mix for next season.

NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds

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Player

Team

Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions

+750

Ja’Marr Chase

Cincinnati Bengals

+900

Bijan Robinson

 

Atlanta Falcons

+900

Puka Nacua

 

Los Angeles Rams

+1000

Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers

+1000

Jaxon-Smith Njigba

Seattle Seahawks

+1100

Saquon Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles

+1400

Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings

+1400

CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys

+1400

Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis Colts 

+1800

Odds as of 2-25-2026.

NFL Offensive Player of the Year opening odds

Here is a look at the opening odds for NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Jahmyr Gibbs (+750) opened as the betting favorite.

  • Christian McCaffrey (+1000)

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (+1100)

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown (+1800)

  • Tetairoa McMillan (+4000)

  • Kenneth Walker III (+4000)

NFL Offensive Player of the Year prediction

Jonathan Taylor looked set to run away with OPOY honors last year, as the Indianapolis Colts running back was the odds-on favorite through the first half of the year.

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Then came the collapse. The Colts stumbled down the stretch, losing nine of their final 10 regular-season games, which included noticeable dips in Taylor’s production.

Despite the team’s struggles, the Colts’ running back still finished with the second-most rushing yards in the NFL, falling just 26 short of James Cook.

Backed by a stout offensive line and a run-heavy scheme, Taylor remains a solid pick heading into a fresh campaign.

OPOY Pick: Jonathan Taylor (+1800 at DraftKings)

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NFL Offensive Player of the Year betting trends

• Since this award was first given out in 1972, seven offensive players have claimed this award more than once. However, Jerry Rice is the only receiver to win it multiple times.

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• Only five receivers have won OPOY since ’72, but four of the five (Michael Thomas, Cooper Kupp, Justin Jefferson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba) have won it in the last six years.

• Among the 52 Offensive Player of the Year winners, 28 were named Most Valuable Player in the same season.

• Running backs have won OPOY the most, with 29, and quarterbacks are second with 20.

NFL Offensive Player of the Year history

A quick look at the NFL OPOY winners since 2000 and the position they played.

Year

NFL OPOY Award Winner

Position

2025

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR

2024

Saquon Barkley

RB

2023

Christian McCaffrey

RB

2022

Justin Jefferson

WR

2021

Cooper Kupp

WR

2020

Derrick Henry

RB

2019

Michael Thomas

WR

2018

Patrick Mahomes

QB

2017

Todd Gurley

RB

2016

Matt Ryan

QB

2015

Cam Newton

QB

2014

DeMarco Murray

RB

2013

Peyton Manning

QB

2012

Adrian Peterson

RB

2011

Drew Brees

QB

2010

Tom Brady

QB

2009

Chris Johnson

RB

2008

Drew Brees

QB

2007

Tom Brady

QB

2006

LaDainian Tomlinson

RB

2005

Shaun Alexander

RB

2004

Peyton Manning

QB

2003

Jamal Lewis

RB

2002

Priest Holmes

RB

2001

Marshall Faulk

RB

2000

Marshall Faulk

RB

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