NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2025-26: Parsons Takes Top Spot in Week 8 Shuffle

Micah Parsons is thriving in Green Bay, and he's now ahead of Aidan Hutchinson (+380) and Nik Bonitto (+550) on the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2025-26: Parsons Owns Favorite Status
Pictured: Jacoby Brissett (7) is sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1). Photo by: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michah Parsons is alone on top of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds entering Week 8.

He's joined by Aidan Hutchinson and Nik Bonitto as the only three players trading at odds shorter than +550, according to the latest NFL odds. Should you add one of them to your NFL picks? Lets dive into the info.


📊 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds 2025-26

The latest NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are from the best sports betting sites and update in real time.


📈  NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting insights

NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting insights via BetMGM.

Category Player Percentage / Odds
Highest Ticket % Aidan Hutchinson 21.9%
Highest Handle % Aidan Hutchinson 25.9%
Biggest Liability Aidan Hutchinson
Odds Leader Nik Bonitto +350

🔢 NFL Defensive Player of the Year opening odds

Opening NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds via DraftKings:

  • T.J. Watt +750
  • Myles Garrett +750
  • Aidan Hutchinson +750
  • Micah Parsons +850
  • Maxx Crosby +900
  • Will Anderson Jr. +1200
  • Nick Bosa +1600
  • Jalen Carter +2000
  • Jared Verse +2500
  • Pat Surtain II +2800
  • Trey Hendrickson +3000
  • Fred Warner +4000
  • Chris Jones +4000
  • Quinyon Mitchell +5000
  • Leonard Williams +5000
  • Kyle Hamilton +5000
  • Josh Hines-Allen +5000
  • George Karlaftis +5000
  • Dexter Lawrence II +5000
  • Brian Branch +6000
  • Nik Bonitto +6000
  • Trent McDuffie +7500
  • Khalil Mack +7500
  • Kerby Joseph +7500
  • Derek Stingley Jr. +7500
  • Danielle Hunter +7500
  • Cooper DeJean +7500
  • Christian Gonzalez +7500
  • Budda Baker +7500
  • Brian Burns +7500
  • Zack Baun +7500
  • Will McDonald IV +7500

📜 NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting history

Year Player Preseason odds
2024 Pat Surtain II (CB) +12500
2023 Myles Garrett (DE) +600
2022 Nick Bosa (DE) +1400
2021 T.J. Watt (LB) +800
2020 Aaron Donald (DT) +600
2019 Stephon Gilmore (CB) +8000
2018 Aaron Donald (DT) +590
2017 Aaron Donald (DT) +1400
2016 Khalil Mack (LB) +650
2015 J.J. Watt (DE) +150

❓ NFL Defensive Player of the Year FAQs

Who is the favorite for NFL Defensive Player of the Year?

Micah Parsons is the favorite by the latest NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds, with +165 odds to win the award at FanDuel. 

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

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year this past season after entering the campaign with odds of +12500.

Who's won the most Defensive Player of the Year Awards?

Lawrence Taylor, J.J. Watt, and Aaron Donald share the NFL lead with three career DPOY wins. Five players won it twice.

When was the last back-to-back NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner? 

Aaron Donald won the award in 2017 and 2018, and J.J. Watt won it in 2014 and 2015. Lawrence Taylor took the honors in 1981 and 1982. Those three are the only back-to-back recipients.  


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