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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.
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 | +750 | |
| Ja'Marr Chase | +900 | |
| Bijan Robinson | | +900 |
| Puka Nacua | | +1000 |
| Christian McCaffrey | +1000 | |
| Jaxon-Smith Njigba | +1100 | |
| Saquon Barkley | +1400 | |
| Justin Jefferson | +1400 | |
| CeeDee Lamb | +1400 | |
| Jonathan Taylor | +1800 |
Odds as of 2-24-2026.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year opening odds
Here is a look at NFL Offensive Player of the Year opening odds. Jahmyr Gibbs (+750) opened as the betting favorite.
- Jahmyr Gibbs (+750)
- Ja'Marr Chase (+900)
- Bijan Robinson (+900)
- Puka Nacua (+1000)
- Christian McCaffrey (+1000)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (+1100)
- Saquon Barkley (+1400)
- Justin Jefferson (+1400)
- CeeDee Lamb (+1400)
- Jonathan Taylor (+1800)
- James Cook (+1800)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (+1800)
- Malik Nabers (+2000)
- Derrick Henry (+2000)
- Rashee Rice (+2200)
- Nico Collins (+2800)
- De'Von Achane (+2800)
- Tetairoa McMillan (+4000)
- Omarion Hampton (+4000)
- Kenneth Walker III (+4000)
- Drake London (+4000)
- Ashton Jeanty (+4000)
- Josh Allen (+4500)
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.
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.
• 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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