There’s a new favorite in the odds to win the NFL MVP, as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues his wild surge in the opening weeks of the 2026

In the latest edition of the 2026 MVP tracker, NFL.com's Kevin Patra examines the start to the season of last year's winner, Matthew Stafford, before revealing his latest top five.

The race for NFL MVP is already getting interesting after the first month of the season. Here's a look at the contenders.

The race at the top of Kalshi’s NFL MVP market is heating up, with contenders heading in different directions in recent weeks. San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purd

The performance also solidified Purdy, a former Mr. Irrelevant as the last player selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, as a major MVP contender. Sportsbooks currently list Purdy at +300 to win the award, behind only Bills quarterback Josh Allen (+250).

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has moved ahead of Josh Allen as the betting favorite to win the NFL MVP award after leading his team to a perfect 5-0 start. Purdy is listed at +275 to win MVP,

One projection has San Francisco beating Kansas City 24-20 in February, with Brock Purdy taking home Super Bowl MVP honors.

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