J.J. McCarthy injury shifts Sam Darnold MVP, Comeback Player of the Year odds [Video]

J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season is coming to a bleak end. The Vikings quarterback underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will miss the 2024 season.

As a result, the betting odds are on the move as the Vikings head into the 2024 NFL season without its No. 10 draft pick.

One player in particular whose odds were impacted as a result of the McCarthy news is Sam Darnold.

Let’s take a look at all the movement on the betting boards.

Darnold — the veteran QB who has been the anticipated starter since at least June — saw his odds for two major awards shorten, as it’s likely now that he will take starter snaps as QB in Week 1.

His odds to win MVP went to +20000 from +30000 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which still makes him a long shot to win the top individual trophy.

However, Darnold’s Comeback Player of the Year odds shifted drastically.

Those odds shortened to +1200 from …