Patrick Mahomes is currently the top pick in the early NFL MVP odds for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, with 13.3% of the tickets and 15.2% of the handle at BetMGM. However, the player causing the biggest early liability for the book is rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick. Despite being 80-1 to win MVP, Williams is attracting a significant amount of early betting action.
It is worth noting that the only rookie to ever win NFL MVP was Jim Brown way back in 1957. Despite this history, Williams may have some advantages in his rookie season. The Bears, the team he will be playing for, have the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL for the upcoming season. Additionally, the Bears have been working to provide Williams with offensive weapons, including trading for wide receiver Keenan Allen, signing running back D’Andre Swift, and drafting wide receiver Rome Odunze.
FOX Sports’ Nick Wright is one analyst who has high expectations for Williams and the Bears in the upcoming season. He believes that Williams has a favorable start to his career, facing five of the seven teams projected to have the worst records in football within his first nine games. Wright even goes as far as to suggest that Williams could lead the Bears to the Super Bowl.
Fans can catch Williams’ NFL regular-season debut for the Bears against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app. Stay updated with the latest news on the NFL and other sports by following FOX Sports.
In addition to Williams’ potential MVP candidacy, there are other exciting storylines to look forward to in the upcoming NFL season. From the release of the 2024 NFL schedule to Super Bowl predictions and odds, there is no shortage of football-related news to keep fans engaged. As teams gear up for the new season, the anticipation for what lies ahead continues to build. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the 2024-2025 NFL season approaches.