Damar Hamlin was favored for much of last season in this race, but Joe Flacco swooped in and claimed the most recent Comeback Player of the Year honors after leading a 4-1 run as the Cleveland Browns starter, propelling the Browns to the postseason for just the second time in 20 years.
Our focus now shifts toward the upcoming season, with NFL odds positioning another veteran quarterback as the CPOY favorite following a devastating season-ending injury last year.
NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds
Player | Team | Position | ![]() |
---|---|---|---|
Aaron Rodgers | ![]() |
QB | +125 |
Joe Burrow | ![]() |
QB | +250 |
Kirk Cousins | ![]() |
QB | +500 |
Anthony Richardson | ![]() |
QB | +600 |
Nick Chubb | ![]() |
RB | +1,200 |
Russell Wilson | ![]() |
QB | +2,000 |
Sam Darnold | ![]() |
QB | +2,000 |
Daniel Jones | ![]() |
QB | +2,000 |
Deshaun Watson | ![]() |
QB | +2,200 |
Kyler Murray | ![]() |
QB | +3,000 |
Odds as of 6-20-2024.
Favorites to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Aaron Rodgers (+125)
When Aaron Rodgers was shipped to the New York Jets in April 2023, the future Hall-of-Game quarterback was poised to address the long-standing void at quarterback in Gotham City.
Unfortunately for Jets fans...disaster struck early in Week 1 when Rodgers went down with what ended up being a season-ending left Achilles tear.
Man only the the NY Jets.
— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) September 12, 2023
Aaron Rodgers hasn’t even completed a pass yet…. Carted off the field.
Wild. pic.twitter.com/CPjpIxCrai
The four-time MVP returns to the gridiron in 2024 fully healthy, and the Jets made sure to address the offensive line in the first round of the draft to protect the now 40-year-old.
Rodgers will headline Week 1 odds as the Jets kick the season off in Santa Clara against the reigning NFC champs.
Joe Burrow (+250)
Forced to undergo surgery on his wrist following a Week 11 injury, Joe Burrow's season prematurely ended for a Cincinnati Bengals team that was looking to reach the AFC Championship game for the third straight season.
Although Burrow's lengthy injury history is a cause of concern going forward, a winning culture follows whenever the No. 1 overall pick graces the field. Having already won Comeback Player of the Year in 2021 following a devastating ACL tear during his rookie season, Burrow is no stranger to rebounding in a big way.
Kirk Cousins (+500)
A new era is set to begin for the Atlanta Falcons when Kirk Cousins takes over under center. Like Rodgers, Cousin fell victim to a season-ending Achilles tear last year.
The four-time Pro Bowler will look to bring stability to the position for Raheem Morris' squad. With rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. waiting in the wings, the pressure will be on Cousins to impress early on with the Dirty Birds.
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NFL Comeback Player of the Year betting trends
• Over the last six years, the NFL CPOY Award has been handed out to a quarterback.
• Although Ryan Tannehill won the award in 2019 after bouncing back from a poor 2018 season, the NFL CPOY Award has been handed out to players coming off significant injuries in recent years. Over a five-year period from 2014 to 2018, every Comeback Player of the Year had suffered a season-ending injury during the previous year — and Alex Smith won in 2020 after recovering from a devastating leg injury that almost required amputation.
• Only one player has ever won this award more than once (Chad Pennington in 2006 and 2008).
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Previous NFL Comeback Player of the Year award winners
Year | NFL CPOY winner | Team |
---|---|---|
2023 | Joe Flacco | ![]() |
2022 | Geno Smith | ![]() |
2021 | Joe Burrow | ![]() |
2020 | Alex Smith | ![]() |
2019 | Ryan Tannehill | ![]() |
2018 | Andrew Luck | ![]() |
2017 | Keenan Allen | ![]() |
2016 | Jordy Nelson | ![]() |
2015 | Eric Berry | ![]() |
2014 | Rob Gronkowski | ![]() |
2013 | Philip Rivers | ![]() |
2012 | Peyton Manning | ![]() |
2011 | Matthew Stafford | ![]() |
2010 | Michael Vick | ![]() |
2009 | Tom Brady | ![]() |
2008 | Chad Pennington | ![]() |
How to bet on NFL awards odds
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when wagering on NFL awards betting odds.
Change your strategy at different points in the season
NFL awards odds will be adjusted by sportsbooks as the season goes on. In the preseason and the early weeks of the regular season, betting on dark horses can prove very profitable. As the season continues, expect to see odds tighten around the favorites. At that point, it becomes wise to focus on the players near the top of the odds board and betting big underdogs is unwise.
Look for value with underdogs
Live long shots can provide tremendous value. Look at younger players on the verge of breaking out, or guys that have already been playing at a high level but could take the next step now that they are in an ideal situation with a new team, coach or system. Other players that can give a great payout are established stars coming off underperforming seasons due to injuries or other factors.
Follow the narrative
When placing futures bets on individual awards, keep in mind that voters, not a scoreboard, are often the deciding factor. Voters can be influenced by a variety of factors, including media coverage and public opinion. Consider what the media narrative is for a particular season and which players they seem to be rooting for and against.
Research historical trends
Historical trends, especially recent ones, can give you a good idea of which way voters tend to lean. For example, the NFL MVP has been handed out to a quarterback in 14 of the last 15 seasons. Identifying those trends is a good way to separate the true contenders from the pretenders.
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Comeback Player of the Year Odds FAQs
Quarterbacks have won CPOY in seven of the last 10 years, including the last six seasons.