Super Bowl 60 MVP Updates: Predictions, Odds, and Award History
Super Bowl 60 is captivating NFL fans as they anticipate updates on potential MVPs, predictions, and betting odds. This year, key players include quarterbacks Sam Darnold from the Seattle Seahawks and Drake Maye from the New England Patriots. Historically, the MVP award often goes to the winning team’s quarterback, making Darnold a frontrunner.
Super Bowl MVP Historical Context
The Super Bowl MVP has been awarded to quarterbacks 34 times in 59 matches. Interestingly, only once has a player from the losing team claimed the title. Chuck Howley, a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, received the MVP award in Super Bowl V despite his team’s loss.
MVP Voting Process
The MVP of Super Bowl 60 will be determined shortly after the game concludes, during the Lombardi Trophy presentation. The voting process is a blend of fan participation and media panel evaluations. Here’s how it breaks down:
- Fans contribute 20% of the vote via NFL.com.
- A media panel of 16 members accounts for the remaining 80%.
- Votes are cast around the two-minute warning of the game.
Current MVP Odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
As of the two-minute warning during Super Bowl 60, here are the latest MVP odds:
- Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks RB: -450
- Jason Myers, Seahawks K: +750
- Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks CB: +1300
- Sam Darnold, Seahawks QB: +1300
Should Jason Myers win, he would become the first kicker to receive the MVP award. He established a new Super Bowl record with five successful field goals during the game, surpassing the previous record of four.
Historical MVP Statistics
Here’s a summary of notable past MVP performances in Super Bowl history:
| Year | Player | Position | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Bart Starr | QB | 16-for-23, 250 yards, 2 TDs |
| 1971 | Joe Namath | QB | 17-for-28, 206 yards |
| 1987 | Doug Williams | QB | 18-for-29, 340 yards, 4 TDs |
| 2001 | Tom Brady | QB | 16-for-27, 145 yards, 1 TD |
| 2020 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26-for-42, 286 yards, 2 TDs |
Experts’ MVP Predictions
Predictions for the Super Bowl MVP from USA TODAY Sports analysts include a mix of potential candidates:
- Jarrett Bell: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Nick Brinkerhoff: Sam Darnold
- Chris Bumbaca: Ernest Jones IV
- Nate Davis: Sam Darnold
- Tyler Dragon: Kenneth Walker III
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
As attention focuses on Super Bowl 60, fans are keenly awaiting updates on MVP candidates and game outcomes. The event, broadcast nationally on NBC, promises excitement and memorable performances.
