2023 NFL MVP race, odds: Is the MVP Lamar Jackson’s to lose?

When it comes to the NFL MVP award, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made a statement on Sunday.

His message was loud and clear: It’s over.

Jackson and the Ravens cruised to a 56-19 win against the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins. His MVP odds moved considerably after he went 18-for-21 passing (a season-best 85.7%) for 321 yards, five touchdowns, no interceptions and a perfect 158.3 passer rating.

Jackson was already the favorite heading into Sunday’s expected showdown. After another dominant performance, his MVP odds zoomed from -200 to -9000. 

Basically, the odds indicate this one is a wrap.

Here’s a look at the updated MVP betting board.

2023-24 NFL MVP ODDS: *

Lamar Jackson, Ravens: -9000 (bet $10 to win $10.11 total)
Dak Prescott, Cowboys: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Brock Purdy, 49ers: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Josh Allen, Bills: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins: +12000 (bet $10 to win $1,210 total)
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins: +12000 (bet $10 to win $1,210 total)

* odds as of 1/1/2024

RELATED: Did Lamar Jackson secure his second MVP?

By beating Miami, Baltimore secured a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

Jackson had his third career game with a perfect passer rating, tied for the second most in NFL history behind retired Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (four).

It was Jackson’s first five-touchdown game since his 2019 NFL MVP season.

The Ravens’ QB won’t come out and say it, so we’ll let Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley say it.

“Without question, Lamar Jackson is MVP,” Stanley said. 

On Monday’s NFL on FOX Podcast, NFL Insider Dave Helman echoed a similar sentiment regarding the Ravens quarterback.

“I think he wrapped up his second NFL MVP on Sunday afternoon.” Helman said. “Going against a playoff team, one week after he had a phenomenal game against San Francisco, No. 1 seed at stake.

“He threw more touchdowns than incompletions.”

With nothing for the Ravens to gain in the regular-season finale against the Steelers, Jackson likely will sit out.

FOX Sports NFL Analyst Geoff Schwartz said he expects Jackson and the Ravens to earn the two big trophies, the MVP for Jackson and the Vince Lombardi Trophy for winning Super Bowl LVIII.

“The Ravens should be the Super Bowl favorites after the demolition of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, just six days after beating the 49ers in San Francisco,” Schwartz said. “Quarterback Lamar Jackson is the clear MVP favorite after turning in another outstanding performance in Week 17.”

Far in Jackson’s rearview mirror is Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (+1600), with San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy third (+2500).

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