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We're only about a month away from the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys to kick off Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.
Speaking of the Bucs, their quarterback Tom Brady is among the preseason favorites to win the league MVP award.
Brady is tied for the third-highest odds at +1200. The 44-year-old quarterback has won the AP NFL MVP award three times, and only former rival Peyton Manning has won it more (five times).
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It wouldn't be crazy at all if Brady took home another MVP award. He threw for 4,633 yards with 40 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season despite not having a full offseason to get acclimated to new teammates, coaches and division opponents.
The Bucs have brought back all 11 offensive starters from last season's Super Bowl LV-winning roster. After one full season with these teammates and a normal 2021 training camp/preseason, Brady and the Buccaneers offense should be even more potent this year.
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Which players are the favorites to win NFL MVP this season? Here are the latest betting lines -- odds provided by our partner, PointsBet Sportsbook.
| Player | Position | Team | Odds | |
| No. 1 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | Chiefs | +475 |
| No. 2 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | Packers | +1000 |
| No. 3 | Josh Allen | QB | Bills | +1200 |
| No. 4 | Tom Brady | QB | Buccaneers | +1200 |
| No. 5 | Russell Wilson | QB | Seahawks | +1400 |
| No. 6 | Dak Prescott | QB | Cowboys | +1500 |
| No. 7 | Lamar Jackson | QB | Ravens | +1600 |
| No. 8 | Kyler Murray | QB | Cardinals | +1800 |
| No. 9 | Matthew Stafford | QB | Rams | +1900 |
| No. 10 | Justin Herbert | QB | Chargers | +2000 |
| No. 25 | Cam Newton | QB | Patriots | +8000 |
It's not surprising that quarterbacks are all over this list. The NFL is still a passing-dominated league and quarterback remains the premium position.
Brady's former team, the New England Patriots, are not well-represented on the MVP odds list. Veteran quarterback Cam Newton, a former league MVP himself, is the highest Patriots player on the list at +8000 odds.
The MVP race is usually one of the most fascinating storylines throughout the season, and the 2021 campaign should be no different given the amount of realistic contenders.