The NFL landscape is already buzzing with discussions about the 2026 MVP race, following Josh Allen's recent MVP award. Bookmakers have released early betting odds, highlighting the potential of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Stroud, currently positioning at +1800 for the MVP, aims to rebound after a sophomore slump, despite leading his team to another AFC South title and playoff victory. Meanwhile, other Texans players, such as Nico Collins and Joe Mixon, also find themselves on the betting board, but with longshot odds at +50000. Collins, who had a solid season with over 1,000 yards receiving, would require a significant upswing in performance to enter MVP conversations.