Offense still wins rings.
In 2025 Jaxon Smith‑Njigba captured the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award, narrowly edging out Puka Nacua — and his Seahawks went on to win the Super Bowl. Coincidence? Maybe not.
Since 2019 the OPOY has gone to four wide receivers and three running backs; the last quarterback to earn the honor was Patrick Mahomes in 2018. Below are the FanDuel Sportsbook odds to win the 2026 Offensive Player of the Year (updated Sept. 18).
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2026 NFL OPOY odds (FanDuel, 9/18)
– Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions: +430 (a $10 wager would return about $53 total)
What to know: Gibbs leads the board as a true dual‑threat back. Through two games he has 208 rushing yards, 91 receiving yards, two rushing TDs and one receiving TD, and he’s made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons.
– Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons: +850 (a $10 bet returns about $95 total)
What to know: Another multi‑dimensional running back, Robinson produced 83 rushing yards, 90 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in Atlanta’s Week 1 loss.
– Kenneth Walker III, RB, Chiefs: +1200 (a $10 bet returns about $130 total)
What to know: Walker exploded in his Chiefs debut, carrying the ball 23 times for 173 yards and a rushing score, plus a receiving touchdown — a performance that quickly moved him up the odds board.
– Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens: +1400 (a $10 bet returns about $150 total)
What to know: Even at 32, Henry remains dominant. In Baltimore’s Week 1 win he had 24 carries for 144 yards and three touchdowns. He previously won the award in 2020.
– Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Bengals: +1400 (a $10 bet returns about $150 total)
What to know: The top wideout listed, Chase was quiet in Week 1 — the Bengals won, but he finished with just two catches for 12 yards.
– Puka Nacua, WR, Rams: +1400 (a $10 bet returns about $150 total)
What to know: Los Angeles struggled as a team in Week 1, but Nacua still delivered a reliable outing with five catches for 74 yards.
Fan Take: These odds highlight how much the league values game‑breaking offensive skill, especially at running back right now, and they give fans clear names to watch as storylines develop all season. If one of these players runs away with the award, it could reinforce the idea that elite offensive production is a direct path to both individual honors and team success.
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