Latest NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Favorites to Win Defensive Player of the Year at Fanatics Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook has released its 2026 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds, with many of the league's top linebackers, pass rushers, and defensive playmakers among the favorites. As one of the NFL's most prestigious individual awards, Defensive Player of the Year often attracts significant betting interest throughout the season.
Myles Garrett headlines the market and is looking to win back-to-back awards after claiming the honor last season. Will Anderson Jr and Aidan Hutchinson are next on the board.
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NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds at Fanatics Sportsbook
- Myles Garrett +400
- Will Anderson Jr +750
- Aidan Hutchinson +1000
- T.J. Watt +1400
- Maxx Crosby +1400
- Nik Bonitto +1400
- Brian Burns +2000
- Danielle Hunter +2500
- Jared Verse +2500
- Trey Hendrickson +2500
The above odds are correct at the time of writing, see below for live odds
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Favorites
Myles Garrett is currently the NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorite for 2026 at +400. Gibbs plays defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams and won this award in 2025.
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr and Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson are next on the board at +750 and +1000, respectively.
San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa, Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt, and Las Vegas Raiders' Maxx Crosby are next in the market for the award.
Recent NFL Defensive Player of the Year Winners
Here is a list of the previous five NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winners:
Year | Winner | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Myles Garrett | Defensive End | Cleveland Browns |
2024 | Patrick Surtain II | Cornerback | Denver Broncos |
2023 | Myles Garrett | Defensive End | Cleveland Browns |
2022 | Nick Bosa | Defensive End | San Francisco 49ers |
2021 | T.J. Watt | Linebacker | Pittsburgh Steelers |
NFL Defensive Player of the Year FAQs
What are NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds?
NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds reflect each player's chances of winning the league's Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award, one of the NFL's most prestigious individual honors. These odds are set by sportsbooks based on factors such as a player's projected production, team success, recent performances, and a player's ability to generate game-changing plays such as sacks, interceptions, and forced fumbles.
Why do NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds change?
NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are constantly updated throughout the season to reflect each player's chances of winning the prestigious individual award. Sportsbooks adjust the market based on several factors, including individual performances, team results, injuries, strength of schedule, and overall betting activity in the Defensive Player of the Year market.
When is the best time to bet on NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds?
Betting on Defensive Player of the Year in preseason can provide better value if your pick's odds shorten during the season, while waiting for the season to get underway allows bettors to assess player and team performances before placing bets.
While the odds may be shorter if you wait until the season begins, the added certainty can help avoid preseason longshots that fail to live up to expectations, and focus your bets on genuine Defensive Player of the Year contenders.