Bengals' Joe Burrow headlines way-too-early MVP predictions

Bengals' Joe Burrow headlines way-too-early MVP predictions originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Joe Burrow is gaining traction among bettors for the preseason MVP pick.

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback missed nine games in 2025 after sustaining a Grade 3 turf toe injury in the Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars . However, in 2026, Burrow might be setting himself up for a great season. NFL analyst Dov Kleiman shared early 2026 MVP odds.

As expected, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson lead the odds, followed by New England Patriots ' Drake Maye. Here's the list (via Polymarket): 1) Bills Josh Allen +600 2) Ravens Lamar Jackson +750 3) Patriots Drake Maye +850 4) Bengals Joe Burrow +1,000 5) Chargers Justin Herbert +1,100 In his post, Kleiman also noted Burrow is currently the most predicted MVP pick. This means that while on sportsbooks, Burrow trails; many are betting on the Bengals' quarterback's undervalued status.

2026 NFL MVP Odds: 1) Bills Josh Allen +600 2) Ravens Lamar Jackson +750 3) Patriots Drake Maye +850 4) Bengals Joe Burrow +1,000 5) Chargers Justin Herbert +1,100 Burrow is currently the most predicted 👀 (via @Polymarket ) pic. twitter. com/qxNSqoknSD — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 2, 2026 More: Jets predicted to land Joe Burrow if Bengals struggles continue Joe Burrow is special when he is healthy Joe Burrow is special to watch when he is healthy for the whole season.