The Philadelphia Eagles endured a disappointing end to their 2023 campaign that saw them bounced out of the first round of the playoffs by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But after an offseason of drastic change, the team is retooled and looks meaner than ever on paper. Jalen Hurts is still only one season removed from an MVP-level campaign, so how are his odds now that most of the offseason is behind us?
Jalen Hurts is +1500 to win NFL MVP in 2024/5
2024/5 NFL MVP Odds analysis
Patrick Mahomes once again leads the charge in the 2024/5 MVP odds. A two-time winner of the award and a three-time Super Bowl champion, Mahomes is easily the best quarterback in the NFL right now and his odds reflect that
The chasing pack is pretty tight, but it’s interesting to see C.J Stroud placed so highly. The second-year QB had a remarkable rookie campaign and the Texans did take a huge step forward in the process. But is he really better placed to win the award over the likes of Lamar Jackson, who won the award for a second time in 2023?
The Ravens should have really been able to beat the Chiefs in the AFC Championship last year but came up gut-wrenchingly short. The team has only gotten better this past offseason and with a quarterback as lethal as Jackson at the helm, there’s definitely some value here.
Jordan Love is another name getting some early love in the betting markets. The young quarterback flew under the radar but had a stunning final stanza. If the Packers were even close to the race for the #1-seed, he’d have been in the conversation, so the bullishness seems to be on the steps Green Bay has taken this past offseason to protect their franchise signal-caller and bolster the defense.
Why you should bet on Jalen Hurts to win the MVP in 2024
It still feels like the most value in the MVP market lies on Jalen Hurts. Despite the offense stalling out last season, he still ranked 13th in QBR, had 15 rushing touchdowns (leading all QB’s), threw for 3,858 yards, and a TD/INT ratio of 23/15. If he can cut down on the turnovers, he’ll be right back in the MVP conversation and the offense is more loaded than it ever has been.
The signal-caller also holds the current NFL record for most consecutive wins when his team is trailing by 10+ points. The record? 8.
With Saquon Barkley in the backfield and a changing of the guard up-front, Howie Roseman has done a remarkable job of solidifying the core of the Philadelphia offense for the next 5 years in hopes of establishing continuity. With the esteemed Kellen Moore calling the offensive shots and a much friendlier schedule on deck, there’s no reason why Jalen Hurts and the Eagles won’t be back to their very best this season.
If you’re looking to bet on Jalen Hurts to win the MVP award, now might be a good time for that very reason.
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