NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds
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The start of the NFL season is nearly upon us, and now is the time to start scouring the market for player award future bets. One market that sticks out is the NFL Defensive Player of the Year futures.
This article will provide you with several NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidates. This will include the NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites and their odds to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year at DraftKings Sportsbook. In addition to this, we will also include some of the history for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, and how the award is determined at the end of the season.
Current NFL Defensive Player of the Year 2023-2024 Odds
The provided table lists three of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites and their current NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds, which are provided by DraftKings sportsbook:
| Candidate | Odds |
| Micah Parsons | +650 |
| Myles Garrett | +750 |
| TJ Watt | +850 |
| Nick Bosa | +1200 |
Betting on NFL Defensive Player of the Year futures
Even though we are only providing the current NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds from DraftKings, there are plenty of sportsbooks that also offer NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds.
Searching for different odds is recommended to ensure you will always find the best line available. Doing this will help maximize the value of your bet and in turn, the potential profit. Below we will include some of the other sportsbooks you can use and the welcome offer for each one:
NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidates for 2023-2024: Who are the favorites?
As per the odds table above, there are four NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites that stick out. Below we will discuss each of these players further, and will provide their previous season stats, along with why they could win this award.
Micah Parsons NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds (+650)
At the top of the list for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites is Micah Parsons. His odds to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year are +650 at DraftKings Sportsbook. In the 2022-2023 season, Parsons had 13.5 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries with the Dallas Cowboys. Along with 42 solo tackles, Parsons could exceed these numbers, making him a possible bet for this award.
Myles Garrett NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds (+750)
The second player on the list of NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites is Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. His NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are +750 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Garrett had 16 sacks during the 2022-2023 season, which was the second most in the NFL. He also had 37 solo tackles and forced two fumbles. With Garrett having posted double-digit sack numbers in each of the last 5 years, setting a new career high in sacks this upcoming season looks likely, which could propel him to win this award for the first time.
TJ Watt NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds (+850)
T.J. Watt is another of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites and he has odds of +850 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Watt plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers and has already won this award once (2021). During the 2022-2023 season, Watt had a down year, posting just 5 sacks. He did have 2 interceptions and 27 solo tackles. It also should be noted that Watt played just 10 games, and is expected to be fully healthy this season. If that is the case, we should see him post numbers closer to his 2021 season, which makes him a good choice to win this award.
Nick Bosa NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds (+1200)
We cannot talk about NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites candidates without mentioning Nick Bosa. He has odds of +1200 at DraftKings Sportsbook, the fourth favorite. Bosa plays for the San Francisco 49ers and just won this award in 2022-2023. Last year, Bosa had a league-leading 18.5 sacks and 41 solo tackles. Bosa should be expected to come close to or surpass these numbers this season, making him a good player to target for this award.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year 2023-2024: Long-shot candidates to watch
Outside of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorites, Aaron Donald should be considered a long-shot for this award. His odds to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year are +2500 DraftKings Sportsbook. Donald is one of the players who has received this award three times. In the 2022-2023 season, Donald had 27 solo tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery. It is worth noting that he only played in 11 games, so if he can stay on the field, he will certainly have a chance to win this award for a record 4th time.
How we make our NFL Defensive Player of the Year 2023-2024 predictions
Our NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting predictions are made by looking at the previous season stats for each of the top NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidates.
How the NFL Defensive Player of the Year is decided
The annual award for NFL Defensive Player of the Year is determined by 50 sports writers across the country who are involved with the Associated Press (AP). Each member of the voting panel gets three votes and they use one for first, second, and third place. Ultimately, the winner is decided by which player receives the most total votes.
Trends & Statistics for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year
The list below will provide some of the most influential statistics that help determine the winner of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award:
- Tackles
- Tackles for Loss
- Sacks
- Interceptions
- Forced Fumbles
- Fumbles Recovered
- Passes Defended
Teams with most NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners
| Team | No. of Winners |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 |
| New York Giants | 4 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 4 |
Teams with no NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner
The teams below have never had a player win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award:
- Atlanta Falcons
- Arizona Cardinals
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Detroit Lions
- Washington Commanders
- New York Jets
- Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland Browns
Past 10 winners of NFL Defensive Player of the Year
| Year | Winner | Team | Position |
| 2022-2023 | Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | Defensive End |
| 2021-2022 | T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh Steelers | Linebacker |
| 2020-2021 | Aaron Donald | Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Tackle |
| 2019-2020 | Stephon Gilmore | New England Patriots | Cornerback |
| 2018-2019 | Aaron Donald | Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Tackle |
| 2017-2018 | Aaron Donald | Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Tackle |
| 2016-2017 | Khalil Mack | Oakland Raiders | Defensive End |
| 2015-2016 | J.J. Watt | Houston Texans | Defensive End |
| 2014-2015 | Luke Kuechly | Carolina Panthers | Linebacker |
| 2013-2014 | J.J. Watt | Houston Texans | Defensive End |
The most glaring trend is that the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award goes to either a Defensive Tackle or Defensive End. These positions make up seven of the last 10 winners, so it may be wise to target them again this season.
Who has won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year most often?
Since the NFL Defensive Player of the Year started being awarded in 1971, there are three players who have won this award three times. Those players are Lawrence Taylor (1981, 1982, 1986), J.J. Watt (2012, 2014, 2015), and Aaron Donald (2017, 2018, 2020)
