The NFL is past the halfway point and bettors may be eyeing those quarterbacks for possible MVP futures wagering.

There’s been a bit of upheaval in the league this year and some QBs who may have been in the running, such as Dak Prescott (out for the season),will be left out of the voting this season.

Other favorites when the season began, such as Lamar Jacksoon, Patrick Mahomes, and Jared Goff, remain alive and will be considered by bettors in the coming weeks.

Keep reading for some insight on this year’s MVP race.

The Contenders

Ready to book those MVP bets? There are some familiar names among the frontrunners as well as some new faces having nice seasons.

Here are some of the favorites, according to FanDuel.

Lamar Jackson (+110)

After a bumpy start to the season, the Ravens (7-3) have righted the ship and Jackson has been a big part of that. He sits second in the league with 2,668 passing yards and 24 TDs with only 2 interceptions.

Those are some impressive numbers, but Jackson is always a threat on the ground as well. So far this season, he has another 538 yards on the ground and another two TDs.

He’s not only rewarded fantasy football players, but may also pay off for MVP prognosticators. An MVP win would make it three in the last six years.

Josh Allen (+400)

It’s been a nice first half of the season again for Allen. The Bills (8-2) are rolling this season and perhaps this could be that breakthrough year in the playoffs.

Allen has been solid this season with 2,281 yards and 17 touchdowns.

A shortcoming in the past has been his interception totals, but that has been dialed back this year and he’s only thrown it to the other team four times this year.

He’s also added another 261 yards rushing and four TDs on the ground.

Patrick Mahomes (+600)

Always a top prospect for this award, Mahomes has not only won three of the last five Super Bowls (appearing in four), but also has grabbed two MVP awards since 2018.

A nice second half could shore up this year’s prospects at doing it again.

But while Mahomes has been a comeback specialist and led the Chiefs to a 9-0 record so far, the numbers may not be there compared to others on this list – 2,208 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

He’s also thrown 9 interceptions, a bit out of character for one of the league’s best.

However, Mahmes leads in the intangibles compared to others and may be poised for an even bigger season down the stretch.

Jalen Hurts (+1200)

After a bumpy start to the season, the Eagles (7-2) have recovered and have one of the best records in the NFC. Hurts has been steady and has thrown for 1,976 yards, 12 TDS, and 5 interceptions.

He’s chipped another 378 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns on the ground – the “tush push” a big part of those particular scoring numbers.

Jayden Daniels (+1400)

It seems unlikely a rookie could earn the MVP, but Daniels has certainly been impressive and helped lead the Commanders (7-3) into playoff contention and a possible NFC East title.

He’s put up 2,147 yards through the air with 9 touchdowns to just 2 interceptions. He’s also a threat running the ball and has contributed 464 rushing yards with another 4 TDs.

Others to Watch

While the above may be the favorites, there is still a lot of football left to be played and a few other names could rise up in the coming weeks.

Brock Purdy (+1700) has 2,454 yards with 12 TD passes and 7 interceptions. The 49ers have been inconsistent, however, and a late charge might help Purdy’s cause.

A few other names should be considered. Despite the Bengals (4-6) showing some inconsistency this season, Joe Burrow (+3000) has posted 2,672 yards, 24 TDS, and 4 interceptions.

While he may have thrown 5 INTs in Week 10, Jared Goff has played well this season as the Lions (8-1) continue to cut down opponents.

So far, he’s put up 2,672 yards and 24 TDs with just 4 interceptions.

Previous QB Winners of the MVP

Three players have dominated the MVP race over the last decade – Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomesm, and Lamar Jackson.

Here’s a look at the players who have earned this honor over the last 10 years.

Year	Player	Passing yardage	Passing TDs
2023	Lamar Jackson	3,678	24
2022	Patrick Mahomes	4,183	27
2021	Aaron Rodgers	4,115	37
2020	Aaron Rodgers	4,299	46
2019	Lamar Jackson	3,126	36
2018	Patrick Mahomes	5,097	50
2017	Tom Brady	4,577	32
2016	Matt Ryan	4,944	38
2015	Cam Newton	3,837	35
2014	Aaron Rodgers	4,381	38

Passing Yardage Leaders

Here’s a quick look at last year’s passing yardage leaders (2023-24).

Player	Team	Passing Yards	Interceptions
Tua Tagovailoa	Miami Dolphins	4,624	14
Jared Goff	Detroit Lions	4,575	12
Dak Prescott	Dallas Cowboys	4,516	9
Josh Allen	Buffalo Bills	4,306	18
Brock Purdy	San Francisco 49ers	4,280	11

Total Passing Touchdown Leaders

Here’s a quick look at last year’s passing touchdown leaders (2023-24).

Player	Team	TD Passes	Interceptions
Dak Prescott	Dallas Cowboys	36	9
Jordan Love	Green Bay Packers	32	11
Brock Purdy	San Francisco 49ers	31	11
Jared Goff	Detroit Lions	30	12
Tua Tagovailoa	Miami Dolphins	29	14

What to Watch For

So who makes the most sense for betting on the MVP? Allen has yet to win the award and his solid season might sway voters if the Bills continue with a nice run the rest of the season.

Jackson is always a threat in the air and on the ground, and may receive plenty of consideration again.

If Mahomes continues with a huge – and possibly undefeated – season then many will say his run over the last few years can’t be denied and hand him this year’s award.

It’s important to remember that voters tend to favor players on top teams, meaning Burrow and Purdy’s teams will have to be more consistent down the stretch.

Goff’s Lions team is also one of the best in the league and a big finish could mean the MVP heading to Motown. It should be an interesting few weeks as the playoffs approach.