NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds highlight the very best skill position talent in the league. Saquon Barkley is the favorite to retain the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award, followed by stalwarts Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase and Bijan Robinson.
Let’s jump into the latest 2025-26 Offensive Player of the Year odds and find some value bets take the trophy:
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | +500 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | +1000 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | +1100 |
| Bijan Robinson | +1200 |
| Derrick Henry | +1400 |
| Justin Jefferson | +1600 |
| Puka Nacua | +1600 |
| CeeDee Lamb | +1800 |
| Christian McCaffrey | +1800 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | +2000 |
| Josh Jacobs | +2000 |
| Nico Collins | +2200 |
| Tyreek Hill | +2500 |
Odds from BetMGM, as of Feb. 24, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley won the 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award after becoming the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Bettors will notice the OPOY odds are far tighter than the DPOY counterparts. As ever, sportsbooks keep their cards close to their vests at this time of the year, with the unpredictability of usage rates and potential offensive breakouts on the horizon.
While the league’s MVP Award is usually handed to the top quarterback, this is a shot for the receivers, running backs, and maybe even tight ends to stamp their place in the history books. Running backs have won the NFL OPOY on 28 occasions, with quarterbacks winning another 20. Additionally, 28 players have won both the NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year award in the same season.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year Best Bet: Jahmyr Gibbs +1000
I'll bite on the dynamic talents of Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Player of the Year in 2025 at +1000 odds. With David Montgomery on the sidelines, Gibbs explosed for a 1929 total yard, 20 touchdown season.
Crucially, Gibbs was outstandingly efficient. The former Alabama star led all running backs in EPA, and finished in the top-10 in yards created per touch, and dominator rating, despite finishing 31st in opportunity share.
With a new offensive coordinator in Detroit, I expect the Lions to lean even more heavily on Gibbs next season. Thankfully, most of Detroit's dominant offensive line remains in place, making the sky the limit for Gibbs' 2025 season.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year Value Bet: Nico Collins +2200
Despite missing five games with an injury, Nico Collins still cracked the 1,000-yard receiving mark and reeled in seven touchdowns for the Houston Texans.
Most importantly, Collins finished ninth in target rate in the NFL, and third in yards per route run. He also averaged a dominant 10.2 yards per target, and the former Michigan man's 2.42 yards per team pass attempt finished seventh.
With Stefon Diggs set to hit free agency, and Tank Dell on the shelf with a long term injury, I expect Houston to turn directly to Collins in 2025. That could lead to a historic season, which is what it will take for Collins to become just the fifth receiver to win the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. If he can remain healthy, Nico has a fantastic shot at the award. Extrapolating his 2024 stats across a 17-game season, Collins was on pace for a 140-target, 96-catch, 10-touchdown performance. Without Diggs and Dell soaking up targets, I'm willing to bet he'll surpass those numbers next season.
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Last 10 Offensive Player of the Year Winners
| Year | Player | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles | RB |
| 2023 | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | RB |
| 2022 | Justin Jefferson | Minnesota Vikings | WR |
| 2021 | Cooper Kupp | Los Angeles Rams | WR |
| 2020 | Derrick Henry | Tennessee Titans | RB |
| 2019 | Michael Thomas | New Orleans Saints | WR |
| 2018 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs | QB |
| 2017 | Todd Gurley | Los Angeles Rams | RB |
| 2016 | Matt Ryan | Atlanta Falcons | QB |
| 2015 | Cam Newton | Carolina Panthers | QB |
These players are prime examples of what makes an OPOY candidate. Often, this award is given to the non-QB offensive player as the league's MVP usually goes to that top quarterback.
Who Has Won The Most Offensive Player of the Year awards?
| Player | Team | Wins | Position | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Campbell | Houston Oilers* | 3 | RB | 1978-1980 |
| Marshall Faulk | St Louis Rams* | 3 | RB | 1999-2001 |
| Jerry Rice | San Francisco 49ers | 2 | WR | 1987, 1993 |
| Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions | 2 | RB | 1994, 1997 |
| Terrell Davis | Denver Broncos | 2 | RB | 1996, 1998 |
| Tom Brady | New England Patriots | 2 | QB | 2007, 2010 |
| Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints | 2 | QB | 2008, 2011 |
| Peyton Manning | Indianapolis Colts/Denver Broncos | 2 | QB | 2004, 2013 |
*Franchises that have since relocated
Esteemed company, to say the least, these players are the only OPOYs to have been awarded twice or more. Faulk and Davis are the only members of this list who helped their team bring home a Super Bowl in the same year as their award, 2000 and 1998, respectively.
NFL Teams With the Most OPOY Winners
| Franchise | Winners | Last Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 6 | Derrick Henry (2020) |
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | Cooper Kupp (2021) |
| San Francisco 49ers | 5 | Jerry Rice (1993) |
| New Orleans Saints | 3 | Michael Thomas (2019) |
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | Adrian Peterson (2012) |
| Denver Broncos | 3 | Peyton Manning (2013) |
Teams That Have Never Had An OPOY
Nine NFL teams have never had an OPOY award winner:
Offensive Player of the Year Betting Trends
- This award has a significant overlap with MVP; 28 of the 50 historical OPOYs have also been named MVP.
- There have been four wide receivers to win the award since 1972; three of these winners have come from the previous five seasons.
- OPOYs typically belong to the team that finishes first overall in their division. The past 11 winners were all divisional champions.
- Record-breaking seasons are an important catalyst for OPOY winners. O.J. Simpson, Drew Brees, Dan Marino, and Peyton Manning all set various records during their years and won the award.
