Last week, it was almost a foregone conclusion that the NFL MVP award would go to Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen . That all changed on Christmas Day after Lamar Jackson ’s picturesque performance. Jackson led the Ravens to a 31-2 win over the Houston Texans in valiant fashion, and the MVP race turned upside down — at least when it comes to the betting odds.
Advertisement While Allen is currently a -250 favorite on the MVP odds board, Jackson has narrowed the gap at +160. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is third at +1400. Just a few days ago, Allen was at -1000 odds to win it, with Jackson at a distant +700.
On his way to closing that odds gap in the Christmas Day game, the already two-time NFL MVP finished with 255 total yards — 168 passing, 87 rushing — and three total touchdowns (two passing, one rushing). If that wasn’t enough, Jackson had a 48-yard touchdown run, which just happened to be the fastest of his career, clocking in at 21.25 MPH.
After the game, the star quarterback joked that he was “jogging” on the vintage run. Lamar Jackson on the 48-yard TD run, where he reached the highest top speed of his career at 21.25 mph: “I was jogging.
” pic.twitter.com/L7M8kCqQCr — Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 26, 2024 Rewind to just a few weeks ago, and it looked like Allen was untouchable on and off the field.
Prior to Week 13, Allen had just proposed to singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld. After she said “Yes,” the st.