NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds 2026: Gibbs Makes Early Case

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Jahmyr Gibbs remains the centerpiece of the Detroit Lions’ offense, and with fellow running back David Montgomery dealt to Houston during the offseason, the dynamic playmaker has seen an even larger workload to begin the season. Having become the highest-paid RB in NFL history, Gibbs has immediately lived up to the price tag, piling up 299 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns through two games to headline NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds. Let's dive into the latest NFL odds to win OPOY as we head into Week 3. Key Takeaways: Gibbs gets the spotlight in Detroit JSN eyeing an encore Walker makes immediate impact in KC NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds Player Name Probability Jahmyr Gibbs 14% Jaxon Smith-Njigba 12% Kenneth Walker III 12% Ja'Marr Chase 8% Justin Jefferson 6% Derrick Henry 5% Jonathan Taylor 5% Amon-Ra St. Brown 4% Josh Allen 4% Bijan Robinson 3% Odds as of 9-22. Percentages courtesy of Kalshi.Kalshi is a regulated financial exchange where you trade on real-world event outcomes. Instead of traditional odds, prices are listed as percentages (0-100%), representing the market’s estimated probability of an event occurring. Start trading with Kalshi today! Sign up now using our exclusive Kalshi promo code 'COVERS60' and trade $25 on any event contracts — including NFL futures to get $35! Sign Up Now at *Eligible U.S. locations only NFL Offensive Player of the Year favorites Jahmyr Gibbs is coming off a breakout season with the Detroit Lions, topping 1,000 rushing yards while adding more than 500 receiving yards. If the first two games of the new season are any indication, he'll blow those numbers away this year. After piling up 186 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in Week 1, Gibbs added 113 total yards and a touchdown in Detroit's TNF loss to Buffalo. Meanwhile, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has picked up right where he left off after winning Offensive Player of the Year last season. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver exploded for nine catches, 155 receiving yards, and a career-high three TDs in Sunday's 31-7 win over Arizona. Through two weeks, JSN sits atop the NFL in receiving yards. Kenneth Walker III is another name to watch after an impressive first two games with the Kansas City Chiefs. The reigning Super Bowl MVP finished Week 1 with 191 all-purpose yards and two TDs before gashing the Colts for 117 rushing yards and another 61 through the air. NFL Offensive Player of the Year futures predictions Jonathan Taylor looked set to run away with OPOY honors last year, as the Indianapolis Colts running back was the odds-on favorite through the first half of the campaign. Then came the collapse. The Colts stumbled down the stretch, losing nine of their final 10 regular-season games, which included noticeable dips in Taylor’s production. Despite the team’s struggles, the Colts’ running back still finished with the second-most rushing yards in the NFL, falling just 26 short of James Cook. Backed by a stout offensive line and a two-year, $44 million extension, Taylor remains a solid pick heading into a fresh campaign. Pick Odds Pick date Units Jonathan Taylor 5% Aug. 1 1.5 Popular NFL futures markets NFL MVP odds NFL DPOY odds NFL ROY odds NFL Offensive Player of the Year betting trends • Since this award was first given out in 1972, seven offensive players have claimed this award more than once. However, Jerry Rice is the only receiver to win it multiple times. • Only five receivers have won OPOY since '72, but four of the five (Michael Thomas, Cooper Kupp, Justin Jefferson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba) have won it in the last six years. • Among the 52 Offensive Player of the Year winners, 28 were named Most Valuable Player in the same season. • Running backs have won OPOY the most, with 29, and quarterbacks are second with 20. NFL Offensive Player of the Year history Here's a look at the recent award history (preseason favorite and winner odds courtesy of Sports Odds History): Year NFL OPOY Award Winner Position 2025 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR 2024 Saquon Barkley RB 2023 Christian McCaffrey RB 2022 Justin Jefferson WR 2021 Cooper Kupp WR 2020 Derrick Henry RB 2019 Michael Thomas WR 2018 Patrick Mahomes QB 2017 Todd Gurley RB 2016 Matt Ryan QB 2015 Cam Newton QB 2014 DeMarco Murray RB 2013 Peyton Manning QB 2012 Adrian Peterson RB 2011 Drew Brees QB 2010 Tom Brady QB 2009 Chris Johnson RB 2008 Drew Brees QB 2007 Tom Brady QB 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson RB 2005 Shaun Alexander RB 2004 Peyton Manning QB 2003 Jamal Lewis RB 2002 Priest Holmes RB 2001 Marshall Faulk RB 2000 Marshall Faulk RB This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.