As the 2023 NFL season approaches, bettors are wagering on different props where they believe they can get a return on investment. And one of those markets is Comeback Player of the Year — a race that will be particularly fascinating in 2023.
To no one’s surprise, Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills opened up as a huge favorite to win the award at -500. This story will be one that folks will watch closely as the safety suffered a life-threatening injury during the 2022 season. Look for fans and bettors to be all-in on his 2023 comeback.
Another player to watch is Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. Third on the odds board, Wilson will be on a mission to redeem his reputation in Year 2 with Sean Payton as his new head coach.
Will Hamlin, the big favorite, run away with the award? Or should bettors be looking for a long shot to bring home the trophy?
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Let’s dive into the odds for the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
TOP 25 NFL COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR ODDS*
Damar Hamlin: -500 (bet $10 to win $12 total)
Tua Tagovailoa: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Russell Wilson: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Lamar Jackson: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Cooper Kupp: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Breece Hall: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Matthew Stafford: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Jimmy Garoppolo: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Baker Mayfield: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
John Metchie III: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Sam Darnold: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Foster Moreau: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Trey Lance: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
T.J. Watt: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Kyler Murray: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Jonathan Taylor: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Derek Carr: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Calvin Ridley: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Javonte Williams: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
J.K. Dobbins: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Dameon Pierce: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Mac Jones: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Odell Beckham Jr.: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)
Carson Wentz: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)
Rashan Gary: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
*odds as of 7/5/2023
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Pick via FOX Sports NFL Analyst Geoff Schwartz:
Damar Hamlin will win this award if he returns to play even half of the 2023 season. It appears he’s on track to do that, and it’s worth noting that he did have 82 tackles last season before that unfortunate heart injury. Hamlin’s a legit part of Buffalo’s defense and will win the award if he plays.
But the next best wager is Lamar Jackson — the newly-paid Baltimore Ravens quarterback.
Lamar Jackson has won 75% of the games he’s started, so the Ravens will be excellent next season with his return to the starting lineup. Jackson is playing in a new offense with Todd Monken calling plays which will balance his rush and pass attempts. An offense featuring more explosive passing plays will boost the QB’s numbers and help him win Comeback Player of the Year. It also helps players and media like Lamar, making him easy to root for.
Give me Jackson here.
PICK: Lamar Jackson (+2500, bet $10 to win $260 total) to win Comeback Player of the Year
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