NFL MVP 2024: Lamar Jackson’s betting odds rise after Ravens’ dominant Christmas win | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

NFL MVP 2024: Lamar Jackson’s betting odds rise after Ravens’ dominant Christmas win | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 25: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

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After the Baltimore Ravens’ dominant 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, star quarterback Lamar Jackson greatly improved his chances of winning his second straight and third career NFL MVP award.

Jackson’s odds for this season’s MVP rose to +180 at DraftKings Sportsbook, maintaining his second place behind Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (-240) and ahead of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (+1400).

Before Wednesday’s win, Jackson’s odds of winning the MVP award were +400. He passed for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 10 of 15 passing, while adding four runs for 87 yards and a touchdown that resulted from a 48-yard scraper. He also passed Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.

While Allen is considered the favorite to win his first career MVP award, Jackson is hard to ignore. The 27-year-old has performed at a higher level than in his previous two MVP campaigns.

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Lamar Jackson this season πŸ”₯
Total yards – 4,807 (career high)
Total TDs – 43 (T career best)
INTs – 4 (career best*)
Comp Pct – 67.9% (Career High)
Passer Rating – 121.6 (Career Best)
*Min. 200 att. pic.twitter.com/tVY6apkHjv

At 11-5, the Ravens can win the AFC North by defeating the Cleveland Browns (3-12) in Week 18, which would certainly increase Jackson’s chances of overtaking Allen for this year’s MVP award.

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