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Micah Parsons has yet to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award, but bettors can back him as the current favorite in that spot.
The Dallas Cowboys’ dynamic linebacker is at the top of the betting board at +550, slightly shorter than +600, which is where he sat in June.
But despite finishing second in DPOY voting twice, he has not quite been able to get over the hump to finish as the league’s top vote-getter.
Could this year be the charm for him?
Here’s a list of some of the favorites to win 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year via FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR*
Micah Parsons, Cowboys: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Myles Garrett, Browns: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Maxx Crosby, Raiders: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
T.J. Watt, Steelers: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Nick Bosa, 49ers: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Aidan Hutchinson, Lions: +1400 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Chris Jones, Chiefs: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Kyle Hamilton, Ravens: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Will Anderson Jr., Texans: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Danielle Hunter, Texans: +3200 (bet $10 to win $330 total)
Josh Hines-Allen, Jaguars: +3200 (bet $10 to win $330 total)
* odds as of 9/4/24
According to Pro Football Focus, in 2023, Parsons had 34 solo tackles, assisted in 16 and recorded 16 sacks.
“Micah has always been in that conversation about Defensive Player of the Year during the preseason, so I’m not surprised at all,” “Speak” co-host Keyshawn Johnson said after the early lines were released during the summer.
A close second on the board is Myles Garrett at +700. He opened at +650 to win the award but has moved slightly just ahead of the season kicking off. Last season, the Browns’ defensive end had 23 solo tackles, five assists and four forced fumbles (third in the NFL).
FOX Sports NFL reporter Henry McKenna wrote about Garrett’s strengths: “There’s no edge defender that you can set and forget quite like Garrett. He does…
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Publish date : 2024-09-10 03:50:31
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