There are few bigger honors in the NFL than being named Super Bowl MVP.
The award is annually given to the most valuable player of the season’s biggest game, almost always for an extraordinary performance that helped the recipient’s team lift the Lombardi Trophy. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley, who was rewarded for a pair of interceptions off Johnny Unitas in a 16-13 defeat to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V, is the lone Super Bowl MVP to play on the losing team.
Which player will make that sort of impact in Super Bowl 60? Let’s examine the latest Super Bowl MVP odds for Patriots vs Seahawks.
Super Bowl MVP Odds 2026
These NFL betting odds for Super Bowl MVP are current as of Tuesday, Jan. 27, and provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks (+135)
- Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots (+215)
- Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seattle Seahawks (+650)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks (+650)
- Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots (+2200)
- Rashid Shaheed, WR, Seattle Seahawks (+2200)
- Marcus Jones, CB, New England Patriots (+5000)
- TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots (+5000)
- Stefon Diggs, WR, New England Patriots (+7500)
- Devon Witherspoon, CB, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- Leonard Williams, DE, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- Cooper Kupp, WR, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- Uchenna Nwosu, LB, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- Jason Myers, K, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- AJ Barner, TE, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- Ernest Jones IV, LB, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
- Nick Emmanwori, S, Seattle Seahawks (+10000)
All other players have odds of +13000 or longer.
Super Bowl MVP Prediction
Sam Darnold (+135)
If the Seahawks (-238) win Super Bowl 60, betting Darnold to win MVP at plus-money odds could prove to be a smarter alternative.
Much like the NFL MVP award, the Super Bowl MVP has favored quarterbacks in recent years. Seven of the last 10 winners have been quarterbacks, including each of the previous three.
My only concern is that Darnold doesn’t typically get the credit he deserves for Seattle’s success.
However, if he puts up a stat line that resembles his NFC Championship Game performance (346 passing yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT) in a win, he’s almost guaranteed to take home the trophy.
I’m backing Darnold to win Super Bowl MVP as one of my best NFL bets today.
Super Bowl MVP Favorites
Drake Maye (+215)
Maye is one of the finalists in the NFL MVP odds, so he’s sure to garner votes if the Patriots pull off the upset over the Seahawks.
While it’s appealing to get a quarterback at this price, New England’s moneyline (+195) isn’t too far off this number. Plus, if New England’s three playoff performances are any indication, it feels like the Patriots are more likely to win a defensive slugfest than a shootout.
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Maye has been a game-changer at times with both his arm and his legs, but his stat lines have been pretty ugly in the postseason. He’ll need to revert to his regular-season form to take home the Super Bowl MVP award.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (+650)
While Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker III share the same odds, I lean toward JSN getting Super Bowl MVP recognition if Darnold doesn’t.
The 23-year-old led the NFL in receiving yards (1,793) during the regular season and made 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams.
Another strong performance could be required against a New England defense that has essentially eliminated opposing rushing attacks this postseason.
Two wide receivers, Cooper Kupp and Julian Edelman, have won Super Bowl MVP honors in the past seven editions, so there’s a decent chance that Smith-Njigba could join that group.
Super Bowl MVP Sleepers & Longshots
Rashid Shaheed (+2200)
A mid-season acquisition from the New Orleans Saints, Shaheed has been worth every bit of draft capital that Seattle GM John Schneider sent the other way.
The speedy wideout has made big plays on offense and special teams since joining the Seahawks. He returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round and made a 51-yard catch on the opening drive against the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
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Could he make another game-changing play in Super Bowl 60 against the Patriots?
Absolutely, but unfortunately, the potential for that has been baked into these Super Bowl MVP odds.
Stefon Diggs (+7500)
Diggs has been relatively quiet in the postseason, making 11 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown across New England’s three games.
However, we saw the veteran pop for five 100-yard games during the regular season, most recently doing so in Week 17 against the Jets.
Maye is the most likely winner if New England’s offense outperforms expectations, but Diggs could get in the mix with 100+ receiving yards and a touchdown or two.
Past Super Bowl MVP Winners
2025: Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
2024: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
2023: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
2022: Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
2021: Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2020: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
2019: Julian Edelman, WR, New England Patriots
2018: Nick Foles, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
2017: Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
2016: Von Miller, LB, Denver Broncos
How to Bet on Super Bowl MVP 2026
The first thing to consider when betting on the Super Bowl MVP is whether the player is on the team that will win.
The Super Bowl MVP almost always comes from the championship team, so it’s essential to place a wager on players you think will represent the winning team.
Here are a few more Super Bowl MVP betting tips to remember:
1. Pick a quarterback. Quarterbacks have won this award 34 times in 59 Super Bowls (57.6%).
The NFL is a passing league nowadays, which is further reflected in the recent award winners. Quarterbacks have won Super Bowl MVP in 14 of the past 19 years.
2. The next best options are wide receiver (8) and running back (7).
It’s worth noting that a wideout has won Super Bowl MVP five times in the last 20 editions, while a running back has not earned the honor since Terrell Davis in 1998. Four defensive players have taken home the award since then.
If you want to make a longshot bet on Super Bowl MVP, your best choice would be to select a wide receiver rather than a running back, especially due to the pass-heavy nature of today’s NFL.
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