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Hurts’ betting odds to win MVP are +2000 on FanDuel. That’s tied for the eighth-best odds in the NFL, behind Patrick Mahomes (+150), Josh Allen (+450), Drake Maye (+550), Matthew Stafford (+1000), Jordan Love (+1000), Jonathan Taylor (+1400) and Jared Goff (+1600).
If money talks, then the league's biggest contracts confirm it: This position is easily the most integral in every team's hunt for a championship. The truth is a bit more complex: Every signal-caller is often only as good as his setup and situation, though a select few register as transcendent talents.
Who ousted Josh Allen from a top-three spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? How high does Jaxson Dart rise after his prime-time triumph? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.
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NFL analyst suggests Falcons trade QB Kirk Cousins to NFC North
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is a logical trade candidate. The 14-year NFL veteran lost his job to Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 season, and despite returning for a spot start in Week 8, Cousins remains No. 2 on the team's depth chart.
The similarities are obvious. Daniel Jones, Mayfield, Darnold and Mac Jones were high- or mid-first-rounders, while Smith was an early second-rounder. League executives agreed each player has always possessed the physical skills to start in the NFL, which was indicative of their draft stock.
Every rookie quarterback faces obstacles. Teams and fan bases anticipate this and do their best to prepare for it. But New York Giant s quarterback Jaxson Dart has endured an avalanche of adversity in his first four starts, forcing him to get creative right away.
The No. 2 pick of the 2021 draft has had a tumultous start to his career, with more lows than highs. The Sporting News details Wilson's NFL career so far.