September 26, 2022

Jalen Hurts jumps to second in NFL MVP odds after 3-0 start

By Shamus Clancy
PhillyVoice Staff

After last week's Eagles home win over the Vikings, I noted that quarterback Jalen Hurts had jumped to third in NFL MVP odds at +800 on DraftKings Sportsbook behind just Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Hurts turned in the best game of his young career in the game against Minnesota and he didn't stop airing out on Sunday in a road win down in Maryland against the Commanders. The odds have jumped once again because of Hurts' play.

Hurts is now second at +700 behind Allen. This is where the odds currently sit as of Monday morning on DraftKings Sportsbook:

Player	Team	Odds
Josh Allen	Bills	+300
Jalen Hurts	Eagles	+600
Lamar Jackson	Ravens	+700
Patrick Mahomes	Chiefs	+700
Tua Tagovailoa	Dolphins	+1400

Here's were the odds last Tuesday:

Player	Team	Odds
Josh Allen	Bills	+350
Patrick Mahomes	Chiefs	+500
Jalen Hurts	Eagles	+800
Justin Herbert	Chargers	+1000
Lamar Jackson	Ravens	+1200

Right before the season kicked, I had seen MVP odds for Hurts range from +1800 to +2200.

Three games into the season, the Eagles are first in yards gained and fifth in points scored. Hurts leads the whole NFL in yards per attempt (9.3) and yards per completion (13.9) while throwing for 916 yards, four touchdowns and one interception while completing 67.3 percent of his passes. He's rushed for three touchdowns as well.

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