NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds
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Comeback Player of the Year Winner Betting Odds (2026)
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2026 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Favourites
- Patrick Mahomes with odds 4/9 on BOYLE Sports
- Kyler Murray with odds 14/1 on BOYLE Sports
- Michael Penix Jr. with odds 14/1 on Sky Bet
- Kirk Cousins with odds 20/1 on Sky Bet
- Fred Warner with odds 20/1 on BOYLE Sports
- Joe Burrow with odds 22/1 on Sky Bet
- George Kittle with odds 28/1 on Sky Bet
- Brock Bowers with odds 33/1 on Sky Bet
- Malik Nabers with odds 33/1 on Sky Bet
- Aaron Donald with odds 35/1 on Paddy Power
Comeback Player of the Year Odds as Probability
| Player | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 4/9 | 69.44% |
| Kyler Murray | 14/1 | 6.67% |
| Michael Penix Jr. | 14/1 | 6.67% |
| Kirk Cousins | 20/1 | 4.76% |
| Fred Warner | 20/1 | 4.76% |
| Joe Burrow | 22/1 | 4.35% |
| George Kittle | 28/1 | 3.45% |
| Brock Bowers | 33/1 | 2.94% |
| Malik Nabers | 33/1 | 2.94% |
| Aaron Donald | 35/1 | 2.78% |
| Jayden Daniels | 40/1 | 2.44% |
| Deshaun Watson | 40/1 | 2.44% |
| Daniel Jones | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Cam Skattebo | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Micah Parsons | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Garrett Wilson | 66/1 | 1.49% |
| Tucker Kraft | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| Geno Smith | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| Travis Hunter | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| Ahmad Gardner | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Bo Nix | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Nick Bosa | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Tyreek Hill | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Sauce Gardner | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| JJ McCarthy | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Quinshon Judkins | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Zach Charbonnet | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Malik Willis | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Sam LaPorta | 125/1 | 0.79% |
| Trey Hendrickson | 125/1 | 0.79% |
| Kerby Joseph | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Tank Dell | 175/1 | 0.57% |
| J.K. Dobbins | 175/1 | 0.57% |
| Brian Thomas Jr | 175/1 | 0.57% |
| Brian Branch | 200/1 | 0.50% |
| Mykel Williams | 225/1 | 0.44% |
| Najee Harris | 275/1 | 0.36% |
| Zach Ertz | 275/1 | 0.36% |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | 275/1 | 0.36% |
Who is the Favourite to Win 2026 Comeback Player of the Year?
As of 13 October 2026, according to the odds, the favourite to win Comeback Player of the Year is Patrick Mahomes, best priced at 4/9 with BOYLE Sports.
The odds mean that the probability for Patrick Mahomes to win is 69.44%.
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Winners (Past 20 Years)
The table below shows the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year winner for each season from 2006 to 2025, along with the team they played for.
| Year | AP Comeback Player of the Year | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | San Francisco 49ers |
| 2024 | Joe Burrow (2) | QB | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 2023 | Joe Flacco | QB | Cleveland Browns |
| 2022 | Geno Smith | QB | Seattle Seahawks |
| 2021 | Joe Burrow | QB | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 2020 | Alex Smith | QB | Washington |
| 2019 | Ryan Tannehill | QB | Tennessee Titans |
| 2018 | Andrew Luck | QB | Indianapolis Colts |
| 2017 | Keenan Allen | WR | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 2016 | Jordy Nelson | WR | Green Bay Packers |
| 2015 | Eric Berry | S | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2014 | Rob Gronkowski | TE | New England Patriots |
| 2013 | Philip Rivers | QB | San Diego Chargers |
| 2012 | Peyton Manning | QB | Denver Broncos |
| 2011 | Matthew Stafford | QB | Detroit Lions |
| 2010 | Michael Vick | QB | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2009 | Tom Brady | QB | New England Patriots |
| 2008 | Chad Pennington (2) | QB | Miami Dolphins |
| 2007 | Greg Ellis | LB | Dallas Cowboys |
| 2006 | Chad Pennington | QB | New York Jets |
