3 Key Takeaways
- Aaron Rodgers' MVP odds are not available for the 2023-24 season as he will miss the rest of the year with an Achilles injury.
- Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1 on the Jets' fourth offensive snap of the season.
- Zach Wilson will take over as the Jets' starting quarterback in place of Rodgers.
Heading into the 2023-24 season there was more optimism surrounding the New York Jets than there has been in over a decade. The main reason was the acquisition of future hall of fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Prior to their season-opener against the Buffalo Bills, Rodgers' MVP odds were at +1600 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which was tied for the seventh highest odds among all candidates. Unfortunately, we didn't even get to witness Rodgers complete a pass in the regular season in a Jets uniform prior to him sustaining a torn Achilles on their fourth offensive play of the game. Rodgers underwent surgery on Sept. 14 and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
What Are Aaron Rodgers’ MVP Odds Today?
There are no Aaron Rodgers MVP odds. Rodgers is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023 NFL season with a torn Achilles. Heading into Week 1, prior to his injury, Rodgers was tied for the seventh best MVP odds (+1600) at DraftKings, behind Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson.
Aaron Rodgers’ Pre-Injury MVP Odds
Who Has The Best Odds To Win NFL MVP?
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (+600) and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (+700) have the shortest MVP odds per DraftKings Sportsbook. Following closely behind in MVP odds are Bills QB Josh Allen (+700) and Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (+850).
What Are Zach Wilson's MVP odds?
Zach Wilson MVP odds are extremely long, sitting between +15000 and +30000. Wilson is 8-15 overall as the Jets' starting QB and has a history of poor stats and performances, so it'd be wise to refrain from placing wagers on him to win MVP.
What Are Aaron Rodgers' Odds to Win Comeback Player of the Year in 2024?
There are no odds available yet for Comeback Player of the Year in 2024. Those odds will become available following the 2023 season. However, Rodgers is expected to be a favorite to win the award next year if he plays in the 2024 season.
Latest New York Jets Updates Impacting Aaron Rodgers’ MVP Odds
Aaron Rodgers had a strong chance to compete for NFL MVP prior to the 2023 season. However, he unfortunately tore his Achilles in Week 1 before completing a pass with his new team.
- 📆 September 13: Rodgers underwent a “speed bridge” Achilles surgery. He is eyeing a return in the postseason if the Jets make the playoffs.
- 📆 September 11: Rodgers tore his Achilles on the Jets' fourth offensive play of the 2023 season in Week 1 vs. the Buffalo Bills. The Jets managed to win the game despite Rodgers' absence.
- 📆 August 17: RB Breece Hall returned to the first-team offense. The offensive line turned in poor performance against Carolina in a joint practice. RT Mekhi Becton took 11-on-11 reps.
- 📆 August 15: RB Dalvin Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, signed a one-year contract.
- 📆 July 19: Jets traded WR Denzel Mims to the Lions for a pair of low draft picks. The signings of Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman and Randall Cobb left him as the odd man out.
- 📆 May 3: Former Packers WR Randall Cobb signed with the Jets to again team with Rodgers. From 2011-18 in Green Bay, Cobb caught 470 passes for 6,352 yards and 41 TDs.
- 📆 May 2: The Jets declined their option for a fifth year for OT Mekhi Becton, meaning he will be playing for a contract this year.
- 📆 April 28-30: The Jets drafted the following players on offense: OL Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin, 2nd round; OT Carter Warren, Pittsburgh, 4th round; RB Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh, 5th round; and TE Zack Kuntz, Old Dominion, 7th round.
- 📆 April 24: C Connor McGovern, who started 17 games for the Jets in 2022, signed a one-year deal.
- 📆 March 23: The Jets signed former Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Jr. Hardman had 59 receptions for 693 yards in 2021, then missed half of the 2022 season. ... The Jets traded WR Elijah Moore to the Browns.
- 📆 March 17: The Jets signed former Green Bay WR Allen Lazard. In five seasons with Rodgers, Lazard made 169 receoptions for 2,236 yards and 20 TDs. Last season he had 13 receptions of 20+ yards.
- 📆 March 16: Jets re-signed K Greg Zuerlein.
Can You Bet on Aaron Rodgers To Win NFL MVP in New York?
No one can bet on Aaron Rodgers to win NFL MVP as he is expected to miss the remainder of the season after tearing his Achilles in Week 1. However, even if Rodgers' MVP odds were available, New York sports betting and gambling law prohibits those in New York to bet on awards that are decided by voters.
Has Aaron Rodgers Ever Won NFL MVP?
Aaron Rodgers has won the NFL MVP award four times – the 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021 seasons. Rodgers has won the second most NFL MVPs all-time, behind only Peyton Manning (5).
Rodgers' 2011 MVP Season
This was the first season that Rodgers won NFL MVP. Rodgers arguably had the greatest season by a QB in NFL history, as his passer rating of 122.5 set an NFL record that stands to this day. The Green Bay Packers scored a franchise record 560 points this season, but lost their playoff opener.
- QB rating: 122.5
- Passing Yards: 4,643
- Passing Touchdowns: 45
- Interceptions: 6
- Completion %: 68.3%
- Team Record: 15-1
Rodgers' 2014 MVP Season
The Green Bay Packers started the season 1-2, then Rodgers threw for four TDs in a road win against the Bears and the Packers' offense was back on track. His best game: 6 TD passes, 0 INTs in a home win against the Bears. It was Rodgers' second MVP award, but Green Bay lost in the NFC Championship game.
- QB rating: 112.2
- Passing Yards: 4,381
- Passing Touchdowns: 38
- Interceptions: 5
- Completion %: 65.6%
- Team Record: 12-4
Rodgers' 2020 MVP Season
Rodgers was very consistent, passing for more than 200 yards 14 times but never passing for more than 364. He opened the season with 13 TDs and 0 INTs through four games. Green Bay lost in the NFC Championship game.
- QB rating: 121.5
- Passing Yards: 4,299
- Passing Touchdowns: 48
- Interceptions: 5
- Completion %: 70.7%
- Team Record: 13-3
Rodgers' 2021 MVP Season
Rodgers and Green Bay came out of the gate terribly. He threw for 133 yards, 0 TDs and 2 INTs against the Saints. The rest of the season, Rodgers threw 37 TDs and 2 INTs. That's not uncommon for Rodgers, who has the lowest career interception percentage (1.4%) in NFL history. The Packers lost their playoff opener.
- QB rating: 111.9
- Passing Yards: 4,115
- Passing Touchdowns: 37
- Interceptions: 4
- Completion %: 68.9%
- Team Record: 13-4
What Were Aaron Rodgers’ Preseason MVP Odds The Years He Won?
In the four seasons that Aaron Rodgers was named NFL MVP, he never was the betting favorite as the season opened. In 2011 he was No. 3 at +400. In 2014 he was No. 2 at +600. In 2020 he was No. 9 (tied) at +3000. In 2021 he was No. 2 at +1100.
Three times – 2012, 2016 and 2018 – Rodgers was the preseason odds-on favorite but did not win the NFL MVP award.
Prior to the 2023 season, Rodgers odds were sitting at +1600 (tied for seventh best among all candidates). Unfortunately, he now has no odds as he will miss the rest of the season.
Aaron Rodgers’ Odds To Win MVP Every Year Since 2009
A year-by-year breakdown of Rodgers' MVP betting odds just before the season opener reveals that he won the award four times and was not the preseason favorite in any of those seasons.
Source: sportsoddshistory.com, with odds from more than one betting site.
Aaron Rodgers MVP Odds FAQs
Aaron Rodgers does not have any MVP odds after he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the Jets' Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers underwent surgery to repair his Achilles on Sept. 14 and is expected to miss the rest of the season, even if the Jets make the playoffs.
Using BetMGM sportsbook, Joe Burrow (+600) currently has the best odds at +600 to win the NFL MVP award in the 2023-24 season. He's followed by Patrick Mahomes (+650) and Josh Allen (+750). Aaron Rodgers is tied with multiple quarterbacks with +1600 odds.
It does not seem like Aaron Rodgers is considering retirement after dealing with a torn Achilles. On the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers stated, "Give me the doubts. Give me the timetables. Give me all the things you think can, should or will happen because all I need is that one little extra percent of inspiration. Give me your prognostications. And then watch what I do."
Aaron Rodgers has won four NFL MVP awards in his career. Only Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning has won more MVP awards than Rodgers in NFL history. Rodgers won MVP in the 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Yes, Aaron Rodgers won NFL MVP in 2020 and 2021. Over the span of those two seasons, Rodgers had a 26-6 record, while throwing for 85 touchdowns and just nine interceptions. Rodgers was the fifth player to win back-to-back NFL MVP awards. The others are all Hall of Famers: Jim Brown, Cleveland, 1957-58; Joe Montana, San Francisco, 1989-90; Brett Favre, Green Bay, 1995-96; and Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 2008-09.
Aaron Rodgers has never finished second in NFL MVP voting. He finished first in voting for the 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021 seasons. He finished fifth in 2016, taking 2 of 50 first-place votes. In all other years in his career, he did not receive a vote as NFL MVP.
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Michelle is an editorial researcher and fantasy writer for the NFL Network. She also is a co-host for the BallBlast Fantasy Football Podcast and the Gold Diggers Podcast on the 49ers Gold Standard Network.
