2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds, Picks & Predictions

The NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award is given out at the end of each regular-season, given to the player voted as having the best season following a setback the prior year. Players who are coming off of an injury or players coming off a slumping season are prime candidates for this market. 

This is similar to the NBA’s Most Improved Player market. Splash Sports Blog has you covered for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year market. Below you will find all relevant information and resources such as predictions, analysis, odds and more!

2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Winner Odds

• Damar Hamlin -140
• Tua Tagovailoa +200
• Breece Hall +800
• Lamar Jackson +1500
• T.J. Watt +2200
• Cooper Kupp +2500
• Baker Mayfield +2500
• Matthew Stafford +3000
• Aaron Rodgers +3500
• Zach Wilson +5000
• Chase Young +5000
• Russell Wilson +5000
• John Metchie III +6000
• Calvin Ridley +7500

Odds provided by various regulated sources.

2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Picks and Predictions

This is an interesting market to open, with Damar Hamlin leading the way at minus-value. He’s unlikely to win so feel comfortable to look elsewhere such as the newly led Broncos and Sean Payton’s toys. Every Bronco player should be circled, beginning with Russell Wilson at 9/1 and also feel free to include Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy at 50/1. 

If Aaron Rodgers heads to New York then grabbing Breece Hall at +1400 isn’t a bad idea either, moonwalking to a Rookie of the Year Award in 2022 before getting injured. The +1800’s also have a few names worth highlighting, starting with Von Miller and T.J. Watt. Kyler Murray is another name to watch should the Cardinals turn things around, which they’re capable of. 

• Russell Wilson +2500 - May 10, 2023
• T.J. Watt +3500 - May 10, 2023 
• Tua Tagovailoa +2000 - June 9, 2023
• Calvin Ridley +1000 - Sept. 12, 2023

NFL Comeback Player of the Year Winner History

A quarterback has won this award five straight seasons, and the last defensive player to win was Eric Berry in 2015. Look at quarterbacks first when picking through this market, but stay clear of running backs as the position hasn’t won the award since Garrison Hearst in 2001. 

• 2022 - Geno Smith, QB (Seattle)
• 2021 - Joe Burrow, QB (Cincinnati)
• 2020 - Alex Smith, QB (Washington)
• 2019 - Ryan Tannehill, QB (Tennessee)
• 2018 - Andrew Luck, QB (Indianapolis)
• 2017 - Keenan Allen, WR (L.A. Chargers)
• 2016 - Jordy Nelson, WR (Green Bay)
• 2015 - Eric Berry, S (Kansas City)
• 2014 - Rob Gronkowski, TE (New England)
• 2013 - Philip Rivers, QB (L.A. Chargers)
• 2012 - Peyton Manning, QB (Denver)
• 2011 - Matthew Stafford, QB (Detroit)
• 2010 - Michael Vick, QB (Philadelphia)