An honor that crowns the best player returning from injury or some other malady that cut their last season short, the odds for the 2025 NFL Comeback Player of the Year are live at BetOnline. Per a recent rundown from the site, there were a lot of unhappy bettors after Joe Burrow took home Comeback Player of the Year honors last season over Sam Darnold. The Associated Press aimed to have the voters cast their votes for guys who had a great season after returning from injury, and they obliged, and it appears that the “other circumstances” part is now a thing of the past. With all that in mind, BetOnline has released the 2025 Comeback POY odds for the upcoming season, and the favorites are all coming back from injury.
In this article, SBS will be going over what to look for from the latest gaming news coming from BetOnline, along with some additional notes and info coming from the site and beyond.
Per the site, while the BetOnline list is riddled with players who dealt with injuries last season, there is one familiar face who fits a different description. Aaron Rodgers is the only player in the top 10 of this market who did not get injured last season. Additionally, Rodgers was the favorite for this award going into the 2024 season. Moreover, as eligible customers are aware, these odds are subject to change and will be updated in real time at BetOnline
As of this article’s writing, Lions defensive stalwart Aidan Hutchinson is considered the front-runner for the award next season at +200. An awesome player, the Michigan Wolverine was the second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by Detroit and was named to the All-Rookie Team in 2022. Moreover, he was voted to his first Pro Bowl in 2023. Earlier in the 2024 campaign, the defensive playmaker suffered a severe leg injury in a game against the Cowboys, fracturing both his tibia and fibula. After the early October contest, he underwent immediate surgery with head coach Dan Campbell, estimating a recovery timetable of “four to six months.” Prior to this gruesome injury, Hutchinson had recorded a league-leading 7.5 sacks and 19 total tackles in just five games.
At +300, San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey is another athlete who could make a case this upcoming season. An outstanding player, McCaffrey dealt with a variety of ailments during the 2024 season. During training camp, the star player had issues with his calf and Achilles that kept him out of the 49ers’ season-opening game, despite initial optimism that he would play. He eventually made his return, but on December 1st, his fourth game of the season against the Buffalo Bills, he left the game with a posterior cruciate ligament injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said this injury has an expected six-week recovery time table, effectively ending his regular season. The running back finished 2024 with 348 scrimmage yards and zero touchdowns in four games, compared to over 2,000 the year prior.
At +350, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is also in the mix to potentially make a big return in 2025. A stalwart player, the quarterback ranks seventh all-time in completion percentage with at least 1,5000 pass attempts. Additionally, he is eighth all-time in the NFL’s regular season career passer rating. Following an up-and-down campaign, Prescott injured his hamstring in week nine of the 2024 season. An initial diagnosis revealed a partial avulsion of the right hamstring, which would keep him sidelined for multiple weeks. A tough campaign; his 86.0 passer rating and 1.38-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio were all career lows.
In addition to Prescott, there are some other notable names on this list to look out for as far as quarterbacks go. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence (+400) had a down campaign in 2024 but could be in line for a nice year, especially with new head coach Liam Coen in the mix. Moreover, Rodgers (+1600) was talked about earlier in this list, but his future is murky, even given his exceptional talent as a quarterback.
Meanwhile, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed out on his rookie campaign due to injury, but at +1000, he could be a sleeper choice, especially if he has the same kind of success Sam Bradford had last year in Minnesota. The Vikings are still a strong squad, and divisional foes will not be expecting the new looks from McCarthy.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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