Josh Allen reclaims top spot as 2026 NFL MVP favorite

Totaled 15 touchdowns and 1,488 yards through five games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Josh Allen: MVP Favorite https://t.co/JIBad4z6vS Via @PFF on X

What happened: Pro Football Focus lists Josh Allen as the 2026 NFL MVP favorite entering Week 7. Allen reclaimed the top position in the award race just over 24 hours after surrendering the lead.

Why it matters: Allen entered September as an 11% co-favorite in early MVP odds before opening the season with nine touchdowns and zero turnovers across his first two outings. His dual-threat scoring pace through the air and on the ground has anchored his case through five regular-season weeks.

By the numbers: Through five games in the 2026 regular season, Allen has recorded 1,249 passing yards, 7 passing touchdowns, 239 rushing yards, and 8 rushing touchdowns.

What to watch: Allen takes the top spot in the MVP race into Week 7 regular-season play.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-15T15:41:25.108619+00:00

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