NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds; Cousins, Rodgers Favored

In each of the last six seasons a quarterback has won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year

award. Joe Burrow (2021), Geno Smith (2022), and Joe Flacco (2023) have been the most

recent recipients. And it’s no surprise QB’s are the favorite this season, including a couple who

are coming off major injuries. So, where is the value? We’ll try to find out.

Kirk Cousins, Falcons +200

The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a big money deal then drafted a quarterback to add to the

intrigue this season. Still, Cousins is expected to be the starter, although the leash could be

short as Michael Penix Jr. waits in the wings. Cousins blew his Achilles last year and should

bring some stability to the team who is considered the favorites in the AFC South.

Aaron Rodgers, Jets +260

Another player coming off an Achilles injury is Aaron Rodgers. After missing the entire season,

Rodgers will try to make amends in his second season in New York. The four-time MVP is fully

healthy and the Jets made enough moves to address the offensive line to go with some

offensive weapons. If Rodgers leads the Jets to the postseason, he will likely be the favorite to

win this award.

Joe Burrow, Bengals +500

Joe Burrow had to call it a season after wrist surgery after Week 11. The former first overall pick

will try to lead Cincinnati back to the AFC Championship Game for the third time in four

seasons. Burrow won this award back in 2021 after an ACL injury and if he can get the

Bengals back into the playoffs in the tough AFC North, he could earn his second Comeback

Player of the Year award.

Player to Watch

Nick Chubb, Browns +1200

Nick Chubb has had bad luck with knee injuries. In college he tore his MCL, PCL and LCL in

his left knee. And then last season in Week 2, another major knee injury that required two

surgeries to repair the MCL and ACL. There was talk he may never play again but he’s back

and if he can put together a season like 2022 when he ran for more than 1500 yards and 12

touchdowns, he’ll be in consideration. But a running back hasn’t won this award since Willie

McGahee did it back in 2004.

Comeback Player of the Year Odds

Kirk Cousins +200

Aaron Rodgers +260

Joe Burrow +500

Sam Darnold +700

Anthony Richardson +1100

Nick Chubb +1200

Daniel Jones +1600

Russell Wilson +2800

Kyler Murray +2800

J.K. Dobbins +3300

Deshaun Watson +4000

Tank Dell +4000

Justin Fields +5000

Joey Bosa +10000

Zach Wilson +10000