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MVP Rankings: Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow lead the way

The NFL MVP race is starting to take shape as we head into Week 8, with several quarterbacks separating themselves from the pack. Here is a breakdown of the top three favorites and one long-shot candidate to win the NFL…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:03 PM
MVP Rankings: Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow lead the way
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Allen leads the 2026 NFL MVP race entering Week 8 with +170 betting odds.
  • Brock Purdy holds the second-best odds at +350 after throwing 15 touchdown passes this season.
  • Joe Burrow sits at +450 odds while leading all quarterbacks with a 91.2 PFF grade.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen leads the NFL MVP race heading into Week 8 with +170 odds. Allen ranks first among qualified quarterbacks in EPA per play at 0.38 and leads with a 21.2% positively graded play rate, while also holding the league's top quarterback rushing grade at 91.5.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ranks second with +350 odds, followed closely by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow at +450. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams represents a prominent long-shot candidate at +1700 odds, ranking second behind Allen in EPA per play.

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