Everybody loves a comeback story.
Last season, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow took home the Comeback Player of the Year award. As a matter of fact, he’s one of only two players ever to win the award twice.
Burrow missed the last seven games of the 2023 season after suffering a wrist injury. In his comeback campaign, he passed for 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns, and both were best in the NFL.
So who takes home the hardware for the 2025-26 season? Let’s look at the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Dec. 3.
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AP Comeback Player of the Year 2025-26
Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys: -170
What to know: Prescott played eight games in 2024 before being sidelined with a hamstring injury. This season, his 3,261 passing yards are second-best in the league, as are his 25 touchdowns. His odds have shortened to -170 from +130 since the beginning of November.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers: +130
What to know: McCaffrey played in four games last season before suffering a season-ending right knee injury. This year, he is leading the NFL in carries with 237. Additionally, the dual-threat back has 849 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 806 receiving yards and five receiving TDs on the season.
Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Lions: +4000
What to know: In Week 6 of last season, Hutchinson fractured the tibia and fibula in his left leg and missed the remainder of the season. He was back for the start of this season, and he has 8.5 (T-10th) and four forced fumbles (T-second) on the year.
Stefon Diggs, WR, Patriots +5500
What to know: Diggs tore his ACL in Week 8 of the 2024 season when he was playing for the Texans. Now he’s reviving his career in New England. This year, he has 64 receptions and 705 receiving yards for the 11-2 Pats.
Daniel Jones, QB, Giants: +6000
What to know: Jones didn’t get injured last season. Instead, he was benched and then released by the Giants after Week 10, with the Giants sitting at 2-8 and Jones tallying eight TDs and seven interceptions. This season, he appears reborn with the Colts. Jones has helped lead Indy to an 8-4 record. His 3,041 passing yards are fifth in the NFL and his 19 TDs are tied for seventh.
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars: +7000
What to know: Lawrence started 10 games last season before missing the final seven games of the season after suffering a concussion in Week 10. In those 10 games, the Jags were 2-8. This season, however, they are 8-4 over 13 weeks and Lawrence has 2,636 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.
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