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2026 NFL season predictions: Picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and six more awards

Josh Allen's MVP favorite status fuels a flurry of award forecasts ahead of the NFL's opening week.

By · Published September 2, 2026 at 08:40 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026 at 11:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: AOL.com · Sports Illustrated · Betway Insider · The Katy News · Chiefs Wire · Yahoo Sports.

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The brief

One quarterback, Josh Allen, leads the NFL MVP odds for the 2026 season. Analysts are highlighting how Allen’s performance and team success could shape betting and fantasy drafts. Fans and stakeholders from the Buffalo Bills and their rivals are watching closely.

The next game in Week 1 will provide the first test of these projections. Sports Illustrated lists Allen as the favorite, while The Katy News offers 12 bold predictions including who might win MVP and who could rise from worst to first. Chiefs Wire highlights Polymarket odds and a $50 bonus for traders, and Yahoo Sports questions whether Lamar Jackson can repeat as MVP.

Upcoming matchups in Week 1 and early season performance will determine if these predictions hold or shift as players adjust to real‑time results.

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Which quarterback is favored for the 2026 NFL MVP according to the coverage?

Josh Allen is named the favorite for MVP.

Which player is described as undervalued in the MVP odds?

Jordan Love is described as undervalued ahead of Week 1.

Which outlet mentions a betting bonus tied to the MVP odds?

Chiefs Wire notes a $50 bonus for Polymarket traders.

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