NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2025-26: Parsons Swaps Spots with Garrett as Favorite
Micah Parsons is the betting favorite via the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds, pulling just ahead of Myles Garrett.
Nick Bosa, Will Anderson Jr., and Aidan Hutchinson round out the top five, according to the latest NFL odds. While the NFL will have more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, most of the aforementioned group will likely continue their dominance.
📊 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds 2025-26
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🏆 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds favorite
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🧀 Micah Parsons (+440)
Jerry Jones' worst nightmare has come true - Micah Parsons is thriving in Green Bay.
In a limited snap count across two games, Parsons is still getting to the quarterback, recording 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and four quarterback hits. He has been an unrelenting force for the Packers off the edge, and is a big reason why they are 2-0 and flying up the Super Bowl odds.
Green Bay gets Joe Flacco and the Browns in Week 3 - the veteran has been sacked five times in two games, and Parsons will undoubtedly be looking for No. 6.
DraftKings offers the best odds, and a winning $10 bet will profit $44.
👀 NFL Defensive Player of the Year best bet
My best NFL Defensive Player of the Year bet is one of my favorite NFL picks for the 2025-26 season.
🐶 Myles Garrett (+550)
Garrett leads the NFL in sacks through Week 2 with 3.5 and is undoubtedly the best value play on the board. He leads my best NFL picks as a result.
On top of that, he has six tackles for loss and five QB hits. The only thing holding him back is that he's on the Browns, who have no chance of making a quality playoff run, let alone going to the Super Bowl. Garrett is going to have to win this primarily on his sack numbers - which may actually happen if he keeps this pace up.
FanDuel offers the best odds, and a winning $10 bet will profit $55.
🔢 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 a slight favorite by the latest NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds, with +440 odds at DraftKings. Those odds imply a 18.52% win probability.
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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