After the third matchday of the still young NFL season, it is worth taking a look at the MVP race. In addition to familiar faces, some high-flyers are also making their way into the list.

Year after year, the bookmakers around the NFL publish the betting odds in weekly cycles. The MVP race is particularly interesting.

The top 10 is made up of many well-known quarterback faces, some of whom have had a very good start to the season. After the last matchday, Josh Allen is at the top, replacing Patrick Mahomes.

Also new is high-flyer Sam Darnold, who appears in the top 10 for the first time. He started the season with odds of 20,000, and now he is at 2,790.

The figures given are the potential winnings in dollars if the player wins the MVP award and $100 is bet on it. So, with odds of 1,000, you would receive $1,000 for a $100 bet.

• Josh Allen, Quarterback, Buffalo Bills (230)

• Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs (275)

• C.J. Stroud, quarterback, Houston Texans (1,180)

• Jalen Hurts, quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles (1,610)

• Aaron Rodgers , quarterback, New York Jets (1,680)

• Lamar Jackson, quarterback, Baltimore Ravens (1,860)

• Joe Burrow, quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals (2,130)

• Brock Purdy, quarterback, San Francisco 49ers (2,330)

• Kyler Murray, quarterback, Arizona Cardinals (2,650)

• Sam Darnold, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings (2,790)

MVP race: Running backs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and rookies in the mix

⁠In addition to numerous quarterbacks, a number of skill position players and defensive players are also in the race, although some are far from the top.

Saquon Barkley starts the race for the ball carriers with odds of 6,650, while wide receiver Justin Jefferson is at 9,450. Rookie Jayden Daniels is the highest-rated newcomer, landing at 9,650 after good performances.

Sack machine T.J. Watt is the first defender in the list. The pass rusher is valued at 15,750. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown starts at 33,000.

You can also bet on some backups and players who are currently injured. Christian McCaffrey is at 35,000, Tua Tagovailoa at 23,750.

First-round pick Michael Penix of the Falcons is valued at 30,000, Sam Howell and Jameis Winston at 50,000 each, Bryce Young at 72,000.

Jalen Ramsey (cornerback, Miami Dolphins), Jalen Carter (defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles) and Jaylen Warren (running back, Pittsburgh Steelers) have the highest odds. All three are at 100,000.