The NFL MVP Race: Who Will Take Home the Trophy in 2025?
Last season, the fight for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award was intense. Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson starred in a duel that finally tipped in favor of Allen, who took the award for the first time. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the bets are open and predictions are already circulating. At Alofoke Deportes, we analyze the most promising options and the players who could aspire to the prestigious award.Betting Favorites
According to the bookmakers, Lamar Jackson (+450) is the main favorite to win the MVP next season. He is closely followed by Joe Burrow (+600), Josh Allen (+650), Patrick Mahomes (+650), and Jayden Daniels (+750). A curious fact is that the only non-quarterback player among the top 25 in the betting odds is Saquon Barkley, with odds of 40-1.Expert Analysis
Our Alofoke Deportes analysts have evaluated the options and offer their predictions on who could be the MVP winners.Pamela Maldonado: “If Baltimore survives this schedule, Lamar Jackson is the one (again). The team is full of talent, the coaching staff is excellent, and Jackson is coming off a statistically better year than Josh Allen’s, just without the MVP trophy. That changes if the Ravens overcome a series of challenges including the Chiefs, Bills, Lions, Rams, Texans, and Dolphins, many of them away. The first six weeks are brutal, but he’s at his best and thriving in Monken’s system. If he corrects blitz reads and penalties, this is a 13-win team. If that happens, +450 won’t be available for long because voters won’t let it slide twice.”Lamar Jackson to win MVP (+450)
Matt Bowen: “Burrow seems like an easy choice here, but we want to pick winners. Burrow led the NFL in ’24 with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns. Playing in one of the league’s most explosive and pass-centric offenses with two top-tier targets like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Burrow is poised to produce high numbers again in ’25. And with Al Golden taking over as the Bengals’ defensive coordinator, this team has the look of a playoff contender, putting Burrow in the running for MVP.”Joe Burrow to win MVP (+600)
Eric Moody: “Herbert is coming off one of the most efficient seasons of his career in 2024. The Chargers quarterback threw for 3,870 yards, 23 touchdowns and just three interceptions, while adding a career-high 306 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. His 7.67 TD-to-INT ratio ranked eighth all-time among quarterbacks with at least 15 touchdown passes in a season. Now Herbert gets reinforcements as the Chargers added explosive wide receiver Tre Harris, got Keenan Allen back, and upgraded the tight end room with Tyler Conklin. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman are building a power-run identity to open up the play-action and deep passing, which are Herbert’s strengths. Herbert is also aiming to incorporate more of Josh Allen’s running style to become a more dynamic quarterback. The last 12 MVP winners have been quarterbacks, and since 2001, almost all winners played on a team that won at least 11 games. If the Chargers match or exceed last season’s 11-6 record, Herbert’s efficiency, improved players, and rushing potential make him a strong contender with these odds.”Justin Herbert to win MVP (+1800)
