Seahawks superstar QB Russell Wilson favored to win NFL MVP
The first two weeks of the 2020 NFL season are in the books. A lot of elite offenses have dominated the competition in these two weeks with Seattle Seahawks superstar quarterback Russell Wilson leading the way.
Following NFL MVP seasons for Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, Wilson may be the next in line. The Seahawks leader under center has exceeded expectations thus far leading Seattle to two straight wins and catching the attention of a lot sportsbooks, via Pro Football Talk.
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The Seahawks quarterback has never received an MVP vote during his NFL career, but the first two weeks of the season have many thinking that is going to change this season. Wilson has starred during the Seahawks’ 2-0 start and is now the favorite in future betting for the award at a number of sportsbooks, including William Hill.
Wilson plays in arguably the toughest division in the NFL right now. The NFC West has four legitimate playoff contenders with the Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and Seahawks playing well so far. Only the 49ers have lost a game in these first two weeks.
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Along with Wilson, the Seahawks star could have some competition from Mahomes, Jackson, Kyler Murray and Aaron Rodgers.
William Hill has Wilson at +320 to win the award while preseason favorites Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are at +450 and +500, respectively. Aaron Rodgers and Kyler Murray round out the top five choices at this point in the season.
If Wilson can continue to play at an incredibly high level, the award may be his to lose. Obviously, there are plenty of potential candidates that could keep it competitive, but it may be Wilson’s year.
