NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds
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A new NFL season means a new chance to start looking for player award futures. There are plenty of options, but one market that sticks out are the NFL Comeback Player of the Year futures.
This article will give you a full understanding of this season’s NFL Comeback Player of the Year futures. This will include the current NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds at DraftKings Sportsbook for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year candidates. In addition to that, we will also discuss some of the history behind this award.
Current NFL Comeback Player of the Year 2023-2024 Odds
In the table we have provided below, we have listed the top four NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorites. The odds included are taken from DraftKings Sportsbook.
| Candidate | Odds |
| Damar Hamlin | -285 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | +2000 |
| Russell Wilson | +2000 |
| Cooper Kupp | +2500 |
Betting on NFL Comeback Player of the Year futures
It is worth noting that DraftKings is not the only sportsbook that offers NFL Comeback Player of the Year betting odds. With that being the case, we will provide you with other sportsbooks that you can use to bet on the current NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds in the table below.
The importance of shopping for NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds is that you can always ensure that you will maximize the value of your bet. On top of that, each sportsbook offers their own unique welcome bonus, which can allow you to bet on the current NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds either without risk or with the guarantee of earning bonus bets regardless of the result.
NFL Comeback Player of the Year candidates for 2023-2024: Who are the favorites?
Per our NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds table above, there are four NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorites that should be considered for this award. Below we have listed all of these players and have provided reasons why each player could win this award.
Damar Hamlin NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds
The most obvious of the NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorites is Damar Hamlin, who has odds of -285 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Hamlin suffered a life-threatening injury during a game in January that forced the game to be suspended. His ability to return to the field this season could be enough by itself to get him the votes to win this award.
Tua Tagovailoa NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds
Second on the list of NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorites is Tua Tagovailoa. His odds at DraftKings are +2000. The Miami quarterback dealt with multiple concussions during the 2022-2023 season, which forced him to miss four games. He still managed to post 3,548 passing yards, and 25 touchdowns, so if he can remain healthy, and surpass these numbers, he could be worth a bet to win this award.
Russell Wilson NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds
Third on our list of NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorites is Russell Wilson. His odds at DraftKings Sportsbook are +2000. The Denver quarterback is coming off a rough season, one where he posted a career low 16 touchdown passes. The good news is that Sean Payton was hired as the Heach Coach in Denver, which could go a long way given the success he has had throughout his coaching career.
Cooper Kupp NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds
Another one of the NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorites is Los Angeles Rams wide receiver,Cooper Kupp. He has odds of +2500 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Kupp’s 2022-2023 season was cut short after just 9 games due to an injury. During the 9 games he did play, Kupp posted 812 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. The previous season (2021-2022), Kupp recorded 1,947 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. With the Rams expected to be better this season, Kupp should be able to be in the running for this award.
NFL Comeback Player of the Year 2023-2024: Long-shot candidates to watch
While there are several NFL Comeback Player of the Year favorites, there are also long-shots that should be considered. One in particular is Calvin Ridley. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver has NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds of +3500 at DraftKings Sportsbook. He is making his return to the NFL for the first time since 2021, when he was with the Atlanta Falcons. Ridley was suspended for the entirety of the 2022 season because he broke the NFL gambling policy. Having played just five games in 2021, it is better to look at his 2020 stats. During that season, Ridley posted 1,374 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. If Ridley can pick up where he left off with the Jaguars, he could certainly win this award.
How we make our NFL Comeback Player of the Year 2023-2024 predictions
Our NFL Comeback Player of the Year betting predictions look at each players’ previous season. We also take into account any significant injuries and whether or not the players will be able to bounce back.
How the NFL Comeback Player of the Year is decided
Like all of the awards given by the Associated Press (AP), the NFL Comeback Player of the Year is voted on by a panel of 50 sports writers from across the country. Each voter receives three votes, and the player with the most votes wins the award.
Trends & Statistics for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Several factors go into how the NFL Comeback Player of the Year is decided at the end of the season. This includes stats, like passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdowns. More importantly, a lot of the NFL Comeback Player of the Year candidates suffered some sort of injury the previous season, or missed a significant amount of time due to other circumstances. This is also taken into account.
Teams with most NFL Comeback Player of the Year winners
| Team | No. of Winners |
| San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers | 4 |
| Boston/New England Patriots | 4 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 |
| Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts | 3 |
Teams with no NFL Comeback Player of the Year winner
Below are the teams who have never had a player win NFL Comeback Player of the Year:
- Baltimore Ravens
- New York Giants
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Cleveland Browns
- Atlanta Falcons
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Arizona Cardinals
- Houston Texans
- Chicago Bears
Past 10 winners of NFL Comeback Player of the Year
| Year | Winner | Team | Position |
| 2022-2023 | Geno Smith | New York Jets | Quarterback |
| 2021-2022 | Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | Quarterback |
| 2020-2021 | Alex Smith | Washington Football Team | Quarterback |
| 2019-2020 | Ryan Tannehill | Tennessee Titans | Quarterback |
| 2018-2019 | Andrew Luck | Indianapolis Colts | Quarterback |
| 2017-2018 | Keenan Allen | Los Angeles Chargers | Wide Receiver |
| 2016-2017 | Jordy Nelson | Green Bay Packers | Wide Receiver |
| 2015-2016 | Eric Berry | Kansas City Chiefs | Safety |
| 2014-2015 | Rob Gronkowski | New England Patriots | Tight End |
| 2013-2014 | Phillip Rivers | San Diego Chargers | Quarterback |
One trend that is noticeable over the last 10 years is that quarterbacks have won this award five years in a row. Knowing that this is the trend, it might be worth targeting a quarterback for this season as well.
Who has won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year most often?
In the history of this award, only two players have ever been given the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. This being Paul Lowe (1963, 1966) and Chad Pennington (2006, 2008).
