BetPulse Index: Week One NFL Futures Snapshot
by Patrick Catterall,
September 09, 2025
Welcome back to the BetPulse Index by Betting.us — the weekly consensus of NFL futures odds that tracks how the market reacts after every game.
Each week we average prices from six of the largest U.S. sportsbooks — FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, and ESPN Bet — to provide a clear, neutral view of sentiment. Like a stock market wrap, the Index reveals who’s rising, who’s falling, and which teams or players are catching attention.
With Week One in the books, the markets have already redrawn the NFL futures picture. Josh Allen has jumped ahead in MVP contention, Joe Burrow has slipped back, and new names are entering the award races after standout debuts.
MVP Odds – Week One
| Player | Week Zero | Week One | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | +500 | +415 | ↑ 85 |
| Josh Allen | +575 | +305 | ↑ 270 |
| Joe Burrow | +600 | +950 | ↓ 350 |
Takeaway: Josh Allen’s performance pushed him into the frontrunner group, while Burrow’s odds lengthened. Jackson remains firmly in the mix.
Offensive Player of the Year Odds – Week One
| Player | Week Zero | Week One | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | +673 | +1000 | ↓ 327 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | +836 | +1100 | ↓ 264 |
| Derrick Henry | – | +600 | ↑ New |
Takeaway: Derrick Henry entered the OPOY conversation after Week One. Barkley and Chase both saw their prices drift slightly.
Defensive Player of the Year Odds – Week One
| Player | Week Zero | Week One | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | +600 | +550 | ↑ 50 |
| Myles Garrett | +850 | +600 | ↑ 250 |
| T.J. Watt | – | +1000 | ↑ New |
Takeaway: Parsons held his position as favorite, Garrett closed the gap, and Watt moved into the top three after his Week One showing.
Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds – Week One
| Player | Week Zero | Week One | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | +261 | +275 | ↓ 14 |
| Cam Ward | +324 | +500 | ↓ 176 |
| Omarion Hampton | +811 | +800 | ↑ 11 |
Takeaway: Jeanty remains the frontrunner despite a minor drift. Ward’s price lengthened, while Hampton held steady in third.
Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds – Week One
| Player | Week Zero | Week One | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | +250 | +165 | ↑ 85 |
| Mykel Williams | – | +900 | ↑ New |
| Jalon Walker | +1000 | +1200 | ↓ 200 |
Takeaway: Carter strengthened his lead in the DROY market. Williams joined the top three, while Walker’s odds lengthened.
Coach of the Year Odds – Week One
| Coach | Week Zero | Week One | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Johnson | +650 | +700 | ↓ 50 |
| Mike Vrabel | +700 | +850 | ↓ 150 |
| Liam Coen | – | +1200 | ↑ New |
Takeaway: Vrabel slipped after Week One, with Liam Coen breaking into the top three alongside Johnson.
Super Bowl Winner Odds – Week One
| Team | Week Zero | Week One | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | +657 | +665 | ↓ 8 |
| Bills | +686 | +595 | ↑ 91 |
| Eagles | +691 | +700 | ↓ 9 |
Takeaway: The Bills moved into the strongest Super Bowl position, while Ravens and Eagles held steady.
Conclusion
The BetPulse Index gives a balanced snapshot of NFL futures by averaging odds across six of America’s biggest sportsbooks.
Every week, we’ll track the major movers and surprises every Tuesday morning once the week’s games are complete — a quick, data-driven way to see how narratives shift.
All Week One data was collected and averaged on September 9, 2025, ensuring accuracy at the time of publication.