Josh Allen is out here playing on another level, absolutely tearing it up through the first two weeks of the 2026 season. The man already has nine total touchdowns and zero turnovers, a start so wild it’s only been done by two other QBs in the Super Bowl era: Patrick Mahomes in 2018 and Peyton Manning in 2013. You know what those guys did in those seasons? They won MVP.
Allen’s Historic Pace Puts Him On Top
Talk about a statement to kick off the season! Allen, who already snagged the MVP award in 2024 with 27 first-place votes to Lamar Jackson’s 22, is making a serious case for his second trophy. In Week 1, he marched his Bills into Houston, against the best defense from last season, and dropped 36 points on them on the road. He put up 334 yards through the air with one passing touchdown, plus two more rushing scores. That’s a huge performance against a tough D.
Then came Week 2 against the Lions. Allen kept his foot on the gas, racking up 317 total yards and five touchdowns in a dominant 41-31 win. He fired off three passing touchdowns and added two rushing touchdowns, hitting that incredible 3+ passing, 2+ rushing TD mark for the fourth time in his career. That’s twice more than any other player in NFL history! The oddsmakers at bet365 Sportsbook noticed, too. His MVP odds just shortened from +450 to +350 after that Thursday night clinic. You can bet fans are buzzing about what’s coming next if he keeps this up.
Lamar and Caleb Are Right There
Of course, you can’t talk MVP without bringing up Lamar Jackson. The Ravens QB is always in the mix, and for good reason. He was a unanimous MVP in 2019, joining Tom Brady as the only players to get all 50 first-place votes, and he won it again in 2023 with 49 votes. Yeah, he battled injuries last season, but he’s already flashing that MVP form. In Week 1, he carved up the Colts for 324 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and one rushing score in a big win. He’s listed at +650 to win it all.
Then there’s Caleb Williams, who made a massive leap in 2025 under head coach Ben Johnson. Williams went off for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions, leading the Bears to an 11-6 record, an NFC North title, and their first playoff win since way back in 2011. That momentum is definitely still there. He delivered 269 passing yards, 65 rushing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns in a Week 1 game against Carolina. His odds are sitting at +800, and he looks primed to build on that breakout year.
Burrow and Purdy Are Still Knocking
You also have Joe Burrow at +900 and Brock Purdy at +1400. Burrow has never actually received a first-place MVP vote, which is wild, though injuries have definitely played a role since he’s missed six or more games three times in his six pro seasons. He started this season with 254 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a Week 1 win over Tampa Bay. Purdy, meanwhile, jumped into the conversation after his 49ers absolutely dominated the Rams in Week 1, where he tossed three passing touchdowns.
Last season, Matthew Stafford snatched the MVP from Drake Maye by just one first-place vote, 24 to 23, and five total points, 366 to 361. That’s how tight this race can be! With these guys already putting up monster numbers, this MVP battle looks set to be another nail-biter. Every snap, every touchdown, every win is going to matter. Let’s see who separates themselves from the pack as the season rolls on!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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