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The 2025 NFL season kicks off Thursday with the reigning champion Eagles hosting the divisional rival Cowboys.

With the day football fans have been waiting for just hours away, let’s take a look at the competition for this season’s MVP award.

Two-time MVPs Lamar Jackson (2019, 2023) and Patrick Mahomes (2018, 2022), and last year’s winner Josh Allen are among the favorites this year, with the Ravens’ quarterback as the top choice at most major sportsbooks.

Here’s our favorite pick to win the NFL MVP on the board before the season officially starts.

2025 NFL MVP odds Player Odds Lamar Jackson +490 Josh Allen +500 Patrick Ma

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