Early bettors backing Justin Fields to win NFL MVP in 2023-24

Justin Fields made some noise this offseason when he vowed to become the first Chicago Bears quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards this season.

And it looks like bettors took notice as well.

Quarterbacks dominate the preseason odds when it comes to winning the 2023 NFL MVP award, filling the first 24 spots on the odds list and 29 of the top 30.

And while superstars like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen sit atop the odds board, another player has caught the eye of early MVP bettors. That player is Fields.

According to PointsBet Senior Editor Max Meyer, the Bears signal-caller is getting twice as many NFL MVP bets as any player outside of Jalen Hurts, and his handle is second to only Joe Burrow.

Meyer noted recently that Fields is receiving “insane action.” The QB has received 18.7% of MVP bets and has more MVP bets than Mahomes, Allen and Justin Herbert combined. 

Let’s dive into where Justin’s 2023 MVP odds actually sit on the board.

2023 NFL MVP ODDS *

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)

Josh Allen, Bills: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)

Joe Burrow, Bengals: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)

Justin Herbert, Chargers: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)

Jalen Hurts, Eagles: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)

Aaron Rodgers, Jets: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

Justin Fields, Bears: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)

Dak Prescott, Cowboys: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)

Lamar Jackson, Ravens: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)

Deshaun Watson, Browns: +2600 (bet $10 to win $270 total)

Jared Goff, Lions: +2600 (bet $10 to win $270 total)

Geno Smith, Seahawks: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)

Jordan Love, Packers: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)

Derek Carr, Saints: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)

Russell Wilson, Broncos: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)

Kenny Pickett, Steelers: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)

Brock Purdy, 49ers: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)

Kirk Cousins, Vikings: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)

Matthew Stafford, Rams: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)

Mac Jones, Patriots: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)

Daniel Jones, Giants: +7500 (bet $10 to win $760 total)

Trey Lance, 49ers: +9000 (bet $10 to win $910 total)

Ryan Tannehill, Titans: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

Kyler Murray, Cardinals: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

Justin Jefferson, Vikings: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

Sam Howell, Commanders: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

Sam Darnold, 49ers: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

= as of 8/8/2023

Fields has struggled as a passer in his two seasons, going 351-for-588 passing (59.7%) for 4,112 yards, 24 touchdown passes, 21 interceptions and a 79.7 passer rating.

The No. 11 pick in 2021 is 5-20 as a starter for the Bears. He received one MVP vote after his historic rushing season, a fifth-place vote in 2022.

So why the MVP optimism on Fields despite the Bears coming off a 3-14 season?

Reinforcements have arrived in Chicago, which traded the No. 1 pick in April’s NFL Draft to Carolina for receiver DJ Moore, two first-round picks and three second-round picks.

And Fields plays the right position to be an MVP candidate — quarterbacks have won the MVP the past 10 seasons and 15 of the previous 16 years.

So are you taking a filer on Fields winning the MVP? Follow FOX Sports for the latest news on Fields and the rest of the NFL.