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Lamar Jackson is beginning to take the form of Shohei Ohtani.
The dual-threat quarterback might have undeniable statistical numbers every year when it comes to winning the NFL MVP award, as he’s now taken control as the favorite to grab the award for the third time.
Jackson doesn’t play both ways as the Dodgers star Ohtani does, but his ability to run and throw while putting up insane statistical numbers is something we’ve hardly seen in the NFL.
The Ravens’ star is projected to throw for 4,396 passing yards and 36.4 touchdowns to five interceptions, while rushing for 1,105 yards and 4.9 touchdowns.
Jackson’s impressive numbers have seen him fly up the MVP oddsboard.
He is now +250 at BetMGM, while fellow star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on his tail at +400.
Mahomes being this high up on the oddsboard is at least a little curious as the team has been undoubtedly successful but his numbers don’t really show that.
2024 NFL MVP odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | +250 |
| Patrick Mahomes | +400 |
| Josh Allen | +550 |
| Jared Goff | +700 |
| CJ Stroud | 11/1 |
| Joe Burrow | 14/1 |
| Jordan Love | 14/1 |
| Jayden Daniels | 14/1 |
| Sam Darnold | 16/1 |
| Brock Purdy | 22/1 |
The Chiefs’ three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback has 1,389 passing yards with six touchdowns and eight interceptions.
He has run for 122 yards and one touchdown.
Mahomes is on pace for 3,936 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
A BetMGM spokesperson tells The Post that the reason for Mahomes’ high stature in the MVP betting market is the betting interest in him, which has not stopped since the offseason.
Mahomes still leads in betting tickets and dollars wagered on him, providing clutch plays to help Kansas City to its 6-0 start.
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Should Mahomes’ stats finally catch up to what we are seeing on the field, he could easily win MVP.
But with MVP typically being a statistically driven award, Mahomes seems content doing just enough to get a victory, as his defense is among the best in the NFL.
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