Last year’s runner-up, Damar Hamlin, is tied for fourth in odds
Every winner since 2017 was a quarterback
The 2024 NFL Comeback Player of the Year race appears to be down to a few candidates, but if last year taught the world anything, it’s to expect the unexpected.
Kirk Cousins leads Comeback Player of the Year odds as he continues to have a productive season for the NFC South leading Atlanta Falcons. Aaron Rodgers is falling off the pace, while Joe Burrow is looking to win the award for the second time in his career.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the 2024 NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds, the top candidates, dark horses, and more.
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Kirk Cousins, QB - Atlanta Falcons (-125 at FanDuel)
Cousins made his return from a torn Achilles at the start of the year and has only gotten better since. He ranks third in the NFL in passing yards, tied for fourth in passing touchdowns, 13th in QBR, and has more than twice as many touchdowns (17) as he does interceptions (eight). The Falcons lead the NFC South at 6-4 and are just outside the top five in odds to win the conference, largely thanks to his play.
Joe Burrow, QB - Cincinnati Bengals (+280 at FanDuel)
Mired by the poor performances of his teammates not named Ja’Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson, Burrow is having the best statistical year of his career. He leads the NFL in passing yards (267.2 per game), is tied for first in touchdowns, third in QBR, and only threw four picks. The Bengals are still dangerous and played several top teams to the brink, but they’re in danger of missing the playoffs if they can’t rip off a winning streak.
Kyler Murray, QB - Arizona Cardinals (+850 at FanDuel)
Murray led the Cardinals to four straight wins, helping them improve to 6-4 and first place in the NFC West. He made highlight plays with his arms and legs and is second in QBR while racking up 16 total touchdowns and only three INTs. The Cardinals are facing pressure from all of the teams in their division, but he’s playing exceptionally well and will have a great case for the award if he can help deliver a division title.
Damar Hamlin, S - Buffalo Bills (+1400 at FanDuel)
Hamlin was the runner-up for the award last year and has a story that still tugs on the heartstrings of many fans and voters. Not only did he return after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field, he’s played well, recording 44 solo tackles, five pass deflections, and two interceptions for the 8-2 Bills. He’s one game-breaking play or primetime moment away from surging in odds.
Joe Flacco (now of the Indianapolis Colts) only needed five regular-season games with the Cleveland Browns to win the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award after he helped lead them to the playoffs and posted impressive numbers.
How is the NFL Comeback Player of the Year winner decided?
The NFL Comeback Player of the Year is decided by a nationwide media panel and presented by the Associated Press.
When was the first NFL Comeback Player of the Year honor awarded?
The first NFL Comeback Player of the Year winner was Baltimore Colts kicker Jim Martin in 1963. The award was presented each of the following three years until it went away from 1967-1997, only to return in 1998. It has been presented every year since.
Has anyone won NFL Comeback Player of the Year more than once?
Retired quarterback Chad Pennington is the only NFL athlete to win the Comeback Player of the Year twice. He won it for the first time in 2006, one year after he tore his rotator cuff, and was then benched and released in 2007, only to win the award again and finish tied for second in MVP voting in 2008.
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