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Jahmyr Gibbs remains the centerpiece of the Detroit Lions’ offense, and with fellow running back David Montgomery dealt to Houston during the offseason, the dynamic playmaker could see an even larger workload heading into his fourth year.
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Gibbs headlines the early NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds, though plenty of familiar faces are also in the mix for this coming season.
Let’s dive into the current NFL odds to win OPOY.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds
Odds as of 6-28-2026. Odds from FanDuel, one of our best betting apps. Sign up with our FanDuel promo code, or get one of our other sportsbook promos.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year opening odds
Here is a look at the opening odds for NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Jahmyr Gibbs (+750) opened as the betting favorite.
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Christian McCaffrey (+1000)
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Amon-Ra St. Brown (+1800)
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.
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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 (+2000 at FanDuel)
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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.
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• 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.
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Year |
NFL OPOY Award Winner |
Position |
|---|---|---|
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2025 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba |
WR |
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2024 |
Saquon Barkley |
RB |
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2023 |
Christian McCaffrey |
RB |
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2022 |
Justin Jefferson |
WR |
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2021 |
Cooper Kupp |
WR |
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2020 |
Derrick Henry |
RB |
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2019 |
Michael Thomas |
WR |
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2018 |
QB |
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2017 |
RB |
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2016 |
QB |
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2015 |
QB |
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2014 |
RB |
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2013 |
QB |
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2012 |
RB |
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2011 |
QB |
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2010 |
QB |
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2009 |
RB |
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2008 |
Drew Brees |
QB |
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2007 |
Tom Brady |
QB |
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2006 |
LaDainian Tomlinson |
RB |
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2005 |
Shaun Alexander |
RB |
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2004 |
Peyton Manning |
QB |
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2003 |
Jamal Lewis |
RB |
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2002 |
Priest Holmes |
RB |
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2001 |
Marshall Faulk |
RB |
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2000 |
Marshall Faulk |
RB |
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