The opening 2020 NFL MVP odds have been released courtesy of BetMGM. Despite a sub-par sophomore campaign from Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, he comes in at 40-to-1 odds and 16th on the list, just behind a large group that includes Tom Brady and Super Bowl runner-up Jimmy Garappolo and ahead of AFC North rival Ben Roethlisberger.
Mayfield finished 31st in the NFL in completion percentage while throwing 22 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 2019. He also finished 31st in passer rating with a 78.8. Many have put Mayfield’s year two struggles on recently dismissed head coach, Freddie Kitchens.
The Browns hope that the arrival of new head coach Kevin Stefanski will help Mayfield rediscover the form he enjoyed during his rookie season. Veteran quarterback Kurt Cousins benefited from his time in Stefanski’s offense last season.
Here are some notable odds for 2020 NFL MVP via BetMGM:
Patrick Mahomes 4/1
Russell Wilson 5/1
Lamar Jackson 6/1
Deshaun Watson 12/1
Aaron Rodgers 16/1
Drew Brees 16/1
Carson Wentz 20/1
Dak Prescott 20/1
Kyler Murray 33/1
Christian McCaffrey 33/1
Tom Brady 33/1
Derrick Henry 33/1
Jimmy Garoppolo 33/1
Baker Mayfield 40/1
Ben Roethlisberger 50/1
Kirk Cousins 50/1
Jared Goff 66/1
Josh Allen (QB) 66/1
Aaron Donald 66/1
Ezekiel Elliott 66/1
Nick Chubb 100/1
Nick Bosa 100/1
Odell Beckham Jr. 150/1
The Browns are well represented on this list with running back Nick Chubb coming in at 100/1 and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. at 150/1. Some of the more surprising names on the list include quarterbacks Gardner Minshew, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Mitch Trubisky, all at 100/1 or longer odds.
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