2022 NFL Futures Betting: Post-Week 9 Updates on MVP, OPOTY, DPOTY and Other Player Awards

Another week in the books and we’re getting closer to the playoffs with some teams falling away and others picking up speed. As we get closer to the end of the regular season we’re thinking more about those end-of-season awards. 

We’ll get stuck into the movement within each market and hopefully point out some value for all of them. Each and every Tuesday we’re taking a look at the big movers in each category, so let's get into it.

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Betting Updates on MVP, OPOTY, DPOTY and Other Player Awards

Most Valuable Player (MVP)

It’s all change in the MVP race, the biggest personal award in the NFL. The Bills lost to the Jets, followed by another masterclass from Patrick Mahomes, who beat the Titans in primetime.

The Chiefs signal caller is now a +225 favorite, having been +450 last week. Jalen Hurts is +250 in second and Josh Allen has slid from +135 to +350. Given that he looked like he may have a minor injury, could we see the Bills QB slide further?

Offensive Player of the Year (OPOTY)

Finally this award isn’t being led by a QB. The Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill has now become favorite at +350 having been +800 just seven days ago. Given the historic season he’s having, this feels like a price which will only get shorter.

Jalen Hurts is second at +500 with Justin Jefferson, +1000, and Lamar Jackson, +1100, all hot on Cheetah’s heels.

Defensive Player of the Year (DPOTY)

The Micah Parsons award is now even more likely to end up in Dallas, with the Cowboys linebacker moving from -213 to -225.

Nick Bosa, +1000, and Myles Garrett, +1200, are also in the running but it’s going to take something incredible from them, or very unfortunate for Parsons, to alter this award’s destination.

Offensive Rookie of the Year (OROY)

Kenneth Walker is now +100 from +150, with fellow running back Dameon Pierce at +200 from +340.

You can never trust an RB to stay healthy and this really feels like one which will likely go to the back which can stay off the injury report.

If you don’t want an RB then Chris Olave is the third most likely at +900. If you fancy a longshot then Kenny Pickett at +3500 could be the answer.

Defensive Rookie of the Year (DROY)

Sauce Gardner entered the week at +180 to win DROTY and he’s now +100. He’s putting up one of the most brilliant rookie DB seasons in recent memory and that +100 probably offers value at this point.

Tariq Woolen is second at +250, with Aidan Hutchinson a distant third at +1400. This has to be Sauce Gardner’s award doesn’t it?

Coach of the Year (COTY)

With the Eagles 8-0 it makes sense that Nick Sirianni is the favorite at -120. Fans of the G-Men might like the look of Brian Daboll at +800, and he’s tied with Kevin O’Connell and Pete Carroll.

Robert Saleh’s odds have dropped from +1400 to +900 and might shorten further if the Jets continue their brilliant season.

Comeback Player of the Year (CPOY)

At one point this award was a lock for Saquon Barkley but no more, we have a new leader.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith is the -130 favorite and has everything needed to win this award. He has a team heading to the playoffs, he’s exceeded expectations and most importantly he has the narrative, reinvigorating his career.

It isn’t over for Barkley with his odds at +150 and he might be able to get back into this race. Fellow Giant Nick Gates has moved into third at +1300 with the center coming back from a horrific leg injury to star for his team.