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NFL 2023 MVP Odds: Tips on the Favorites and Best Values for Week 12

J.Davis3 months ago

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    Among the top favorites, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson provides a little more value than Hurts.

    On an individual level, Hurts hasn't been as efficient as he was in 2022. Yes, he just beat Mahomes, but he threw another interception on Monday night and had another fumble, though this one wasn't lost.

    Hurts has now thrown nine interceptions, fumbled five times and committed 12 turnovers. He had just six interceptions and eight turnovers all of last season. His passer rating is down from 101.5 to 94.8, and he's averaging more than a yard less per rush.

    Jackson has thrown 12 touchdowns with five interceptions, holds a 100.1 passer rating and has run for 535 yards and five touchdowns.

    The biggest advantage that Hurts has right now is the league's best record. However, the Kansas City Chiefs' loss on Monday handed Baltimore the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and if the Ravens finish with the conference's best record, it will thrust Jackson further into the spotlight.

    Working against Jackson is the ankle injury suffered by star tight end Mark Andrews—an injury that will likely keep him out the rest of the season.

    However, Baltimore finally has a quality collection of wide receivers to go with a solid backup tight end in Isaiah Likely and an improved passing game under coordinator Todd Monken. Baltimore can endure, and if Jackson delivers the AFC's top seed without Andrews, it'll be another positive mark on his MVP resume.

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