NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds 2026-27: Chiefs' Mahomes Still Overwhelming Favorite

Patrick Mahomes remains the overwhelming NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorite at -170 heading into Week 8 after returning from the torn ACL he suffered last December.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks as we break down the NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds.
Pictured: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks as we break down the NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds. Photo by Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains the clear favorite in the NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds heading into Week 8, despite his odds lengthening from -260 to -170.

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers follows at +600, ahead of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (+1000) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (+2000). Travis Hunter, George Kittle, Kyler Murray, and J.J. McCarthy are tied at +3000.


NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds 2027

Live 2026-27 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award odds from the best sports betting sites.


NFL Comeback Player of the Year betting history

Season Player Preseason odds
2025 Christian McCaffrey (RB) +350
2024 Joe Burrow (QB) +250
2023 Joe Flacco (QB) OFF
2022 Geno Smith (QB) OFF
2021 Joe Burrow (QB) +800
2020 Alex Smith (QB) +300
2019 Ryan Tannehill (QB) OFF
2018 Andrew Luck (QB) +450
2017 Keenan Allen (WR) +900
2016 Jordy Nelson (WR) +600

NFL Comeback Player of the Year FAQs

Who was the favorite for NFL Comeback Player of the Year?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes opened as a +200 favorite ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season. 

Who was the NFL Comeback Player of the Year last year?

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025-26 regular season.

When will the 2026-27 NFL Comeback Player of the Year be announced?

The NFL Comeback Player of the Year will be announced at the NFL Honors show during Super Bowl week in early February.


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