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NFL MVP Odds: Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford Strengthens Position In Defeat

Jeff Hawkins Written by Sports EditorJeff Hawkins
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NFL MVP Odds: Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford Strengthens Position In Defeat

Even in defeat, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford improved his sports-betting odds to capture the NFL MVP award. 

Outdueled by Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who proved he can win a big game, Stafford threw for 451 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams fell, 38-37, in overtime and dropped to No. 2 in the NFC postseason seedings, entering Saturday. 

“We’re a very resilient, relentless group,” Darnold, a late-season NFL MVP candidate, said, as reported by The Associated Press. 

Despite leading the Seahawks (12-3) back from a 30-14, fourth-quarter deficit to clinch a playoff spot, Darnold fell from BetOnline Sportsbook’s MVP odds list.  

Stafford, however, improved his odds from -250 to -425. The 2009 No. 1 overall draft pick remains the overwhelming favorite over his two top competitors, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (+285) and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (+2500).
The Rams (11-4) play at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and need to stay within reach of the top-seeded Seahawks. Stafford and company could face wild-card road matchup if the Seahawks roll to an NFC West title. 

Stafford suffered injured ribs during the fourth quarter of his last start, but is expected to dress Sunday. With nearly 10 days to rest, the three-time Pro Bowler will look to push the Rams past the Seahawks and attempt to clinch his first MVP honor. 

Or has he already?

NFL MVP Odds

Here is a Week 17 look at the odds for winning the 2025 NFL MVP award, according to BetOnline Sportsbook:

Player  NFL MVP Odds
Matthew Stafford -425
Drake Maye +285
Josh Allen  +2500

*-Odds current at time of publication

Jeff Hawkins Written by Sports EditorJeff Hawkins
Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry, in both print and digital media. He joined the Sportscasting team in 2021 following a decade of freelancing. He spent his early career as a reporter for various newspapers in Illinois, New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, with a particular emphasis as a beat reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks. Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. Over the course of his career he earned several sports writing awards, including two national awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors for column writing and news reporting. One of the five prized columns included a commentary on NASCAR's increasing corporate influences, particularly in northern racetracks — commentary which you might find Jeff building on as part of the Motorsports writing team at Sportscasting now.  
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