Aaron Rodgers Passes Russell Wilson as Favorite to Win NFL MVP After Week 7

After Week 6, former NC State Quarterback Russell Wilson moved past Patrick Mahomes, becoming the new favorite to win the 2019 NFL MVP award. After 1 week at the top, Aaron Rodgers’ epic performance propelled him to the top spot ahead of Wilson.

Latest NFL MVP odds, per @betonline_ag
Aaron Rodgers – 5/2
Russell Wilson – 3/1
Deshaun Watson- 6/1
Christian McCaffrey – 8/1
Lamar Jackson – 9/1
Tom Brady- 9/1

— Todd Karpovich (@toddkarpovich) October 22, 2019

Updated odds to win NFL MVP (BetOnline):

Rodgers +250
Wilson +300
Watson +600
McCaffrey +800
Jackson/Brady +900
Cousins/Mahomes +1600
Prescott +2800
Garoppolo +3300
Wentz +5000 pic.twitter.com/rAmd87JPlf

— On Top of the Line Sports OTLSPORTS.COM (@OTLSPORTS) October 23, 2019

Rodgers was lights out in Week 7, throwing for 429 yards and 5 touchdowns, and adding a rushing touchdown for good measure.

Wilson had his worst performance since Week 14 of last year, compiling a QB Rating of 65.2 in Seattle’s 30-16 loss to Baltimore. He was 20 of 41 for 241 yards and a touchdown, and had an interception returned for a touchdown. Wilson also rushed 3 times for 27 yards.

The Packers are 6-1, and the Seahawks are now 5-2.

Below is a table comparing Rodgers and Wilson through 7 games.

The Seahawks play the Falcons (1-6) on Sunday, and the Packers play the Chiefs (5-2)