Josh Allen is listed as the early favorite for the NFL MVP ahead of the 2026 season, with Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow also prominent in preseason betting markets. One outlet frames Allen as opening the year as the top choice, ahead of Jackson and Burrow.
Another source presents a similar top tier for MVP betting going into Week 1, showing Allen and Burrow at the front of the board with the same odds, while Lamar Jackson follows among the next tier of contenders. The outlets’ presentations largely align on who is leading the market, though they differ in the emphasis—one highlights whether an early preseason favorite can ultimately win the award, while the other focuses more directly on the current odds and how the top quarterbacks compare by percentage.
