2026 NFL Preseason Awards Picks
Summary
The Off The Charts Football Podcast crew analyzes pre-season odds for six major NFL awards, starting with MVP where they debate the value of Patrick Mahomes despite his injury history. They move to Offensive Player of the Year, favoring Jamaree Gibbs and Justin Jefferson over the favorite, and identify Miles Garrett as the likely Defensive Player of the Year winner. The discussion concludes with offensive and defensive rookie of the year picks, highlighting Jeremiah Love, Fernando Mendoza, Ruben Bain, and Jacob Rodriguez as top contenders based on team context and statistical projections.
Topics discussed
Introduction and MVP odds board overview
Patrick Mahomes injury impact and MVP value
Injury recovery data and team success metrics
Value picks: Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts, and Joe Burrow
Historical MVP trends and Justin Herbert case
Comeback Player of the Year candidates
Offensive Player of the Year: Lamar Jackson analysis
Offensive Player of the Year: Jahmyr Gibbs value
Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Jefferson outlook
Offensive Player of the Year: Jalen Waddle deep value
Offensive Player of the Year: Devon Achey homer pick
Defensive Player of the Year: Miles Garrett vs Will Anderson
Defensive Player of the Year: Statistical modeling and DBs
Rookie Offensive Player: Jaxon Smith-Njigba and others
Rookie Offensive Player: Raiders and Titans prospects
Rookie Defensive Player: Linebackers and Edges
Rookie Defensive Player: Final picks and reasoning
Offensive Line Player of the Year: Centers and Tackles
Offensive Line Player of the Year: Final thoughts and outro
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