NFL Offensive Player of the Year: Odds, winners, trophy, when is it awarded?

Christian McCaffrey took home the Offensive Player of the Year award after the 2023 NFL season and is favored to win it again in 2024.

In addition to McCaffrey, former Offensive Player of the Year winners currently on NFL rosters include Justin Jefferson, Patrick Mahomes, Cooper Kupp, Derrick Henry, and Michael Thomas.

2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year favorites

Christian McCaffrey	+550
Tyreek Hill	+600
Justin Jefferson	+700
CeeDee Lamb	+800
Ja'Marr Chase	+1200
Jahmyr Gibbs	+2500
Kyren Williams	+2500
Puka Nacua	+2500

Christian McCaffrey +550

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back much of the same offense from 2023, when they made it to the NFL Championship game but fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs. Running back Christian McCaffrey was the key to the offense's success, leading all NFL players in rushing yards and rushing plus receiving touchdowns.

McCaffrey finished third in MVP voting and led the league in touches from scrimmage (339), yards from scrimmage (2,023), and rushing plus receiving touchdowns (21).

Tyreek Hill +600

Tyreek Hill's speed was a vital part of the Miami Dolphins' identity under coach Mike McDaniel in 2023. He led the league in receiving yards (1,799) and receiving touchdowns (13).

Hill had two multi-score games in 2023, and he had three games with at least 10 catches. He finished second in Offensive Player of the Year voting last campaign, and he is an eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time First Team All-Pro.

Justin Jefferson +700

Justin Jefferson will be 25 years old in his fifth NFL season in 2024. He led the league in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809) to win Offensive Player of the Year in 2022. While he was targeted 100 times in 10 games in 2023, he missed seven games due to injury.

This time around, Jefferson won't have the benefit of an experienced quarterback like Kirk Cousins throwing to him. It's likely he'll start off receiving passes from Sam Darnold, although 10th-overall draft pick and reigning collegiate national champion JJ McCarthy will be waiting in the wings. Time will tell how the quarterback situation affects Jefferson's production.

CeeDee Lamb +800

CeeDee Lamb has a number of things going his way ahead of the 2024 season. He caught the most passes in the league (135) in 2023, his team - the Dallas Cowboys - returns much of its roster from the previous season, and he's been healthy for just about his entire career.

Lamb also rushed for two touchdowns on 14 attempts last season, proving his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. He and Dallas QB Dak Prescott will be unrestricted free agents after the 2024 season, so they will want to put in elite performances to maximize their next respective paydays.

Ja'Marr Chase +1200

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase enters the 2024 season with a healthy Joe Burrow at quarterback. The team has made deep playoff runs in its two seasons with a fully healthy Burrow - 2021 and 2022 - and Chase will be hoping the team repeats that in 2024.

Chase played 16 games in 2023, catching 100 passes for 1,216 yards and a career-low seven touchdowns. He scored 13 times as a rookie and nine times in 13 games in his second season, so he will aim to improve that number this year.

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NFL Offensive Player of the Year past winners

Season	Name	Position	Team
2023	Christian McCaffrey	RB	San Francisco 49ers
2022	Justin Jefferson	WR	Minnesota Vikings
2021	Cooper Kupp	WR	Los Angeles Rams
2020	Derrick Henry	RB	Tennessee Titans
2019	Michael Thomas	WR	New Orleans Saints
2018	Patrick Mahomes	QB	Kansas City Chiefs
2017	Todd Gurley	RB	Los Angeles Rams
2016	Matt Ryan	QB	Atlanta Falcons
2015	Cam Newton	QB	Carolina Panthers
2014	DeMarco Murray	RB	Dallas Cowboys
2013	Peyton Manning	QB	Denver Broncos
2012	Adrian Peterson	RB	Minnesota Vikings
2011	Drew Brees	QB	New Orleans Saints
2010	Tom Brady	QB	New England Patriots
2009	Chris Johnson	RB	Tennessee Titans
2008	Drew Brees	QB	New Orleans Saints
2007	Tom Brady	QB	New England Patriots
2006	LaDainian Tomlinson	RB	San Diego Chargers
2005	Shaun Alexander	RB	Seattle Seahawks
2004	Peyton Manning	QB	Indianapolis Colts
2003	Jamal Lewis	RB	Baltimore Ravens
2002	Priest Holmes	RB	Kansas City Chiefs
2001	Marshall Faulk	RB	St. Louis Rams
2000	Marshall Fault	RB	St. Louis Rams
1999	Marshall Faulk	RB	St. Louis Rams
1998	Terrell Davis	RB	Denver Broncos
1997	Barry Sanders	RB	Detroit Lions
1996	Terrell Davis	RB	Denver Broncos
1995	Brett Favre	QB	Green Bay Packers
1994	Barry Sanders	RB	Detroit Lions
1993	Jerry Rice	WR	San Francisco 49ers
1992	Steve Young	QB	San Francisco 49ers
1991	Thurman Thomas	RB	Buffalo Bills
1990	Warren Moon	QB	Houston Oilers
1989	Joe Montana	QB	San Francisco 49ers
1988	Roger Craig	RB	San Francisco 49ers
1987	Jerry Rice	WR	San Francisco 49ers
1986	Eric Dickerson	RB	Los Angeles Rams
1985	Marcus Allen	RB	Los Angeles Raiders
1984	Dan Marino	QB	Miami Dolphins
1983	Joe Theismann	QB	Washington
1982	Dan Fouts	QB	San Diego Chargers
1981	Ken Anderson	QB	Cincinnati Bengals
1980	Earl Campbell	RB	Houston Oilers
1979	Earl Campbell	RB	Houston Oilers
1978	Earl Campbell	RB	Houston Oilers
1977	Walter Payton	RB	Chicago Bears
1976	Bert Jones	QB	Baltimore Colts
1975	Fran Tarkenton	QB	Minnesota Vikings
1974	Ken Stabler	QB	Oakland Raiders
1973	OJ Simpson	RB	Buffalo Bills
1972	Larry Brown	RB	Washington

NFL Offensive Player of the Year trophy

The NFL Offensive Player of the Year trophy features a bronze NFL logo attached to a pedestal. It is similar to the other trophies for awards announced at the NFL Honors ceremony.

NFL Offensive Player of the Year announcement

The NFL Offensive Player of the Year winner is announced at the NFL Honors, taking place on Thursday, February 8 at 9 PM ET.

NFL Offensive Player of the Year voting

A panel of 50 sports journalists affiliated with the Associated Press votes on the NFL end-of-season awards, including the Offensive Player of the Year. For Offensive Player of the Year, voters rank their first three choices which makes it easier for the AP to calculate second- and third-placed finishers in voting.

Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.