Best NFL MVP Sleeper Picks: Burrow, Murray, and Taylor Lead Dark Horse Candidates
Looking beyond the usual favorites, here are three compelling NFL MVP sleeper picks worth considering:
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (+1200)
- Led Bengals to Super Bowl appearance in 2021
- Ranked 6th in passing yards, 8th in touchdowns last season
- Led NFL in completion percentage (70.4%) and yards per attempt (8.9)
- Improved offensive line should boost performance
- Has elite weapons including Ja'Marr Chase
- Best value among non-top-5 favorites
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (+2000)
- Two-time Pro Bowler and former OROY
- Consistent production: 20-26 TDs in all three seasons
- Dual-threat capabilities similar to previous MVP Lamar Jackson
- Added weapons in DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown
- Has potential for 3,000+ passing yards and 1,000+ rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (+5000)
- Led NFL with 1,811 rushing yards and 18 rushing TDs in 2021
- Totaled 2,171 all-purpose yards
- Improved passing game with Matt Ryan should create opportunities
- Upgraded offensive line and reduced backfield competition
- Rare non-QB value pick with proven production
- Same odds as backup-level quarterbacks
Taylor offers particularly intriguing value given his proven production and favorable situation, despite the quarterback-heavy nature of recent MVP races.
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