Throughout much of the 2025 NFL season, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love remained a significant contender in the MVP conversation. In the team’s first seven games, the third-year starter helped secure a strong 5-1-1 record, completing 70.9 percent of his passes for 1,798 yards, with 13 touchdowns against only two interceptions, producing a passer rating of 112.8.
Despite a couple of challenging weeks with losses to the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles, Love rebounded effectively. His standout performance came on Thanksgiving Day against the Detroit Lions when he threw for 234 yards and matched his career-high with four touchdowns while avoiding interceptions, leading Green Bay to a 31-24 win. This performance propelled him to fourth in the MVP betting odds at +1500.
Late-Season Performance and Injury Affect MVP Chances
Following another strong outing in Week 14—234 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in a victory over the Chicago Bears—Love’s MVP odds improved further, climbing to third place at +1000 behind only Matthew Stafford (-180) and Drake Maye (+200). However, a difficult second half in the Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos saw his odds fall to fifth at +7500.
Love’s season ended prematurely after suffering a concussion in the Week 16 rematch with the Bears, sidelining him for Week 17’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Although he was medically cleared to play in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers, having secured their playoff seed, chose not to risk his return.
While Love’s chances to win the NFL MVP in 2025 were slim due to a clear contest between Stafford and Maye—Stafford ultimately prevailing by one vote—his emergence as a contender suggests potential for the 2026 campaign, with bettors and analysts taking notice.
Jordan Love Enters Top 10 for 2026 NFL MVP Betting Odds
With the 2025 season concluded following the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl 60 victory over the New England Patriots, early betting markets have shifted focus to the 2026 season. The Green Bay Packers rank among the favorites to win Super Bowl 61, and Jordan Love has secured a spot in the top 10 for the early 2026 NFL MVP odds.
Currently, Love is tied for ninth place at +1500 alongside Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. This position offers a promising outlook considering the competitive field of quarterbacks expected to contend for the award next year.
Projecting the Top Contenders for 2026 NFL MVP
These early odds represent a baseline as teams prepare for upcoming free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, which will influence roster composition and the supporting talent around each quarterback. The following list ranks the top 10 players favored in the preliminary MVP race for 2026:
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) – +550
- Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) – +650
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) – +1000
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) – +1000
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) – +1000
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) – +1000
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) – +1300
- Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) – +1400
- Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) – +1500
- Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) – +1500
Outlook for Jordan Love’s Future Impact in the NFL
Jordan Love’s inclusion in the top 10 of early MVP odds signals that oddsmakers see him as a serious candidate for the 2026 season, especially as he gains experience and benefits from potential roster improvements surrounding him. While his 2025 injury cut short his momentum, his statistical performance and leadership during much of the season demonstrated he can compete among the league’s best quarterbacks.
As free agency unfolds and the NFL Draft approaches, the Packers’ ability to strengthen their offensive weapons will be critical to Love’s success. If he continues to develop his skills and the team builds around him, Love might firmly establish himself as a top MVP contender in the coming seasons, with 2026 presenting a real opportunity to break into the elite ranks of NFL quarterbacks.
