J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season is already in peril as he’s set to undergo surgery on his torn meniscus.
While it’s still unclear how much time the rookie QB will miss, betting odds are on the move as Minnesota prepares to head into the 2024 NFL season without its No. 10 draft pick.
Both McCarthy and Sam Darnold’s odds shifted in the wake of the unfortunate Tuesday injury news.
Let’s take a look at all the movement on the betting boards.
Darnold — the veteran QB who has been the anticipated starter since at least June — saw his odds for two major awards shorten Tuesday, as it’s even more likely now that he will take starter snaps as QB in Week 1.
His odds to win MVP went to +20000 from +30000 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which still makes him a long shot to win the top individual trophy.
However, Darnold’s Comeback Player of the Year odds shifted drastically.
Those odds shortened to +1200…
