NFL 2026 comeback player of the year odds: Mahomes leads as Tank Dell surges after injury
Mahomes tops the odds
Mahomes leads the listed contenders at -125. Tank Dell is next at +350, followed by Malik Nabers at +600. George Kittle and Fred Warner are both listed at +950. Travis Hunter has odds of +2000, while Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy are each at +2200.
Dell makes a strong return
Dell suffered a severe leg injury in December 2024 that kept him out for nearly two years. The injury also brought uncertainty about whether he would play football again. His odds moved from +1500 to +350, making him the second choice behind Mahomes.
Other names on the list
Deshaun Watson is listed at +3000, and Aaron Donald at +3500. The odds table also includes the names of several players beyond the top two contenders. The award went to Christian McCaffrey last season. After missing much of 2024 with Achilles tendinitis and a right knee issue, he recorded 2,126 yards, including 1,202 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
Key points
- Patrick Mahomes leads the 2026 award odds at -125.
- Tank Dell is second at +350 after a two-game return from a nearly two-year absence.
- Christian McCaffrey won last season after posting 2,126 total yards.