Josh Allen has a big lead over Lamar Jackson, others

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The 2024 NFL season is in its early stages, and there is a clear front-runner for the league’s MVP winner.

Week 17 starts on Christmas Day and is the start of a stretch that will have football over the course of five days. With just two weeks left in the regular season, the MVP candidates have just a few more games to prove why they are the best player in the NFL while also trying to get their team ready for a Super Bowl run — even if a player seems to already have the prize in hand.

Here are the latest NFL MVP odds as of Tuesday, December 24 courtesy of BetMGM.

NFL MVP odds enter Week 17

1. QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (-500)

The Bills quarterback is coming off one of his worst games of the season in the win over the Patriots, but remains a heavy favorite to win his first MVP award. In it 24-21 winAllen went 16-for-29 for 154 yards with a touchdown and an interception, as well as six rushes for 30 yards. He had a passer rating of 67.3, his lowest since Week 10.

Next up for Allen is a visit from the Jets, who have the fifth-best pass defense in the league.

2nd QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (+350)

The reigning MVP still has a chance to become a three-time award winner after some great games in recent weeks. Last week in win over the SteelersJackson went 15-for-23 for 207 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He also had nine rushes for 22 yards. In the past two weeks, he has thrown eight touchdowns to just one interception.

In his next outing, Jackson will play against a Texans team that is one of the better units to stop the pass.

3. RB Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles (+1400)

Even in a loss, Barkley continues to outrun all defenders as he closes in on a 2,000-yard season. Against the CommandersBarkley ran the ball 29 times for 150 yards and two touchdowns, the 10th time he has surpassed the century mark this season.

The Eagles running back should like his chances for another big day in Week 17, facing a Cowboys team that ranks among the worst rushing defenses in the league.

4. QB Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (+2500)

The NFC leader’s signal caller had another big day last week against the bears with 336 passing yards and three touchdowns. It was the fifth time he has thrown for at least 300 yards in a game.

Goff will be back on “Monday Night Football” against the 49ers, who continue to have a solid pass defense despite all their struggles this season.

T-5. QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (+10,000)

Part of the tie for fifth is the two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl MVP. After suffering an injury the week before, Mahomes went 28-for-41 for 260 yards and a touchdown, as well as five carries for 33 yards and a touchdown against the Texans. In the past three weeks, he has not turned the ball over.

Leading no. 1 in the AFC, Mahomes will next play against the mighty Steelers on Christmas Day.

T-5. QB Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (+10,000)

Leading one of the biggest surprises of the season is Vikings QB Sam Darnold. In it win over the Seahawkshe went 22-for-35 for 246 yards and three touchdowns, making it 10-straight games with at least 200 passing yards.

Darnold will next face a hot Packers team coming off a shutout of the Saints. However, Darnold played well against them earlier this season with a 275-yard performance with three touchdowns and an interception at Lambeau Field in September.