Lamar Jackson an Early 2026 MVP Favorite After Subpar, Injury-Hit 2025

Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson is an early favorite for the 2026 NFL MVP award, with odds as high as +650, despite a subpar and injury-plagued 2025 season. He averaged 196.1 passing yards and 21 touchdown passes, his lowest since 2022, and missed four games due to various injuries. Jackson will rely on new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle to help him bounce back in 2026. Past NFL MVPs Rich Gannon, Matt Ryan, and Kurt Warner also weighed in on the issues impacting his tumultuous 2025 season.