Tyreek Hill, coming off a record-setting season with the Miami Dolphins, is the favorite to win the 2024-25 NFL Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) award.
As the NFL continues to evolve into a pass-heavy league, wide receivers like Hill are increasingly challenging the dominance that running backs have historically held over this award.
Last season, the OPOY race was closely contested between Christian McCaffrey and Tyreek Hill, with both players putting up dominant performances for their respective teams.
As we head into the new season, both Hill and McCaffrey are once again the top contenders for this prestigious honor. Let's take a closer look at the latest odds and key players in the race for the 2024-25 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award Odds
| Player | Team | Position | Odds |
| Tyreek Hill | Miami Dolphins | WR | +700 |
| Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | RB | +850 |
| CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | WR | +1,000 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | WR | +1,200 |
| Justin Jefferson | Minnesota Vikings | WR | +1,300 |
| Breece Hall | New York Jets | RB | +1,500 |
| Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons | RB | +1,800 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Detroit Lions | WR | +1,800 |
| Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles | RB | +2,200 |
| Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts | RB | +2,800 |
Favorites to Win the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
Tyreek Hill (+700)
Tyreek Hill, known as "Cheetah" for his blazing speed, continues to prove that he doesn't need Patrick Mahomes to put up jaw-dropping numbers.
Last season, Hill led the league in receiving yards with 1,799 and scored 13 touchdowns. Under head coach Mike McDaniel, the Miami Dolphins' offense has allowed Hill to thrive as the primary weapon, with the receiver being targeted 171 times. Hill's game-breaking ability and consistent production make him the favorite to take home the OPOY award this season.
Christian McCaffrey (+850)
Christian McCaffrey was the heartbeat of the San Francisco 49ers' offense last season, leading the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards on an impressive 5.4 yards per carry. In addition, he contributed 564 receiving yards and scored 21 total touchdowns.
McCaffrey's versatility and ability to impact the game as both a runner and receiver make him a strong candidate to repeat as OPOY. If he does, he would become the first player to win back-to-back OPOY awards since Marshall Faulk achieved the feat in 2000 and 2001.
CeeDee Lamb (+1,000)
CeeDee Lamb silenced any doubts about his ability to be a true No. 1 wide receiver with a breakout season for the Dallas Cowboys.
Lamb set franchise records with 135 receptions and 1,749 receiving yards in 2023-24, surpassing legendary Cowboy Michael Irvin in both categories. With Michael Gallup gone and Brandin Cooks nearing the twilight of his career, Lamb will once again be the focal point of the Cowboys' passing attack, giving him a solid chance to compete for the OPOY award.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year Betting Trends
- Wide Receiver Resurgence: While running backs have historically dominated the OPOY award, winning 27 times, wide receivers are on the rise. In the past four years, three wide receivers (Michael Thomas, Cooper Kupp, and Justin Jefferson) have won the award.
- Multiple Wins: Seven players have won the OPOY award more than once since it was first introduced in 1972. Jerry Rice remains the only wide receiver to have won it multiple times.
- Dual MVP & OPOY Wins: Among the 51 players who have won OPOY, 28 have also been named NFL MVP in the same season.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year History
Here’s a look at the recent OPOY winners and their positions:
| Year | Award Winner | Position |
| 2023 | Christian McCaffrey | RB |
| 2022 | Justin Jefferson | WR |
| 2021 | Cooper Kupp | WR |
| 2020 | Derrick Henry | RB |
| 2019 | Michael Thomas | WR |
| 2018 | Patrick Mahomes | QB |
As the 2024-25 NFL season kicks off, the race for Offensive Player of the Year is wide open, with Tyreek Hill leading the charge.
With the NFL increasingly leaning toward pass-heavy offenses, wide receivers like Hill, Lamb, and Jefferson could continue to redefine the standards for this prestigious award.