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The race for MVP seems to shift and change on a weekly basis. This week, Ravens quarterbackLamar Jacksonofficially has emerged as the favorite.
Via David Purdhum of ESPN.com, Caesars Sportsbookhas installed Jacksonas the 7-5 favorite to win the award. On Sunday, Jackson and the Ravens trouncedDeshaun Watsonand the Texans, 41 – 7.
Hot on Jackson’s heels is Seahawks quarterbackRussell Wilson, at 2-1 odds. Seattle didn’t play this week.
Packers quarterbackAaron Rodgershas 9-1 odds, followed by Chiefs quarterback (Patrick Mahomesand Cowboys quarterbackDak Prescottat 10 -1. Vikings quarterbackKirk Cousins has surged to 15 – 1, with Panthers running backChristian McCaffreyand Watson dropping to 20 – 1.
With six weeks left in the regular season, things can change significantly. When the dust settles on the regular season and the playoff seeds have been earned, the clear contenders will be obvious.
And then the votes will be cast. And then we won’t learn who wins the MVP award until the night before the Super Bowl. At which time no one will care about who wins the MVP award.
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