BetPulse Index: Week Zero NFL Market Baseline
by Patrick Catterall,
September 04, 2025
Betting.us is launching the BetPulse Index, a 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.
This Week Zero baseline is the benchmark we’ll compare against all season, with updates every Tuesday morning after Monday Night Football across seven futures markets.
MVP Odds
| Player | Consensus Odds | Consensus Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | +500 | 16.8% |
| Josh Allen | +575 | 14.8% |
| Joe Burrow | +600 | 14.3% |
Takeaway: Lamar Jackson leads the consensus MVP race at +500, ahead of Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.
Offensive Player of the Year Odds
| Player | Consensus Odds | Consensus Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | +673 | 12.9% |
| Ja’Marr Chase | +836 | 10.7% |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | +1111 | 8.3% |
Takeaway: Barkley emerges as the OPOY favorite, with Ja’Marr Chase and Jahmyr Gibbs close behind.
Defensive Player of the Year Odds
| Player | Consensus Odds | Consensus Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | +600 | 14.3% |
| Aidan Hutchinson | +750 | 11.8% |
| Myles Garrett | +850 | 10.5% |
Takeaway: Micah Parsons opens as the consensus favorite for DPOY, with Hutchinson and Garrett right in contention.
Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds
| Player | Consensus Odds | Consensus Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | +261 | 27.7% |
| Cam Ward | +324 | 23.6% |
| Omarion Hampton | +811 | 11.0% |
Takeaway: Jeanty and Ward headline the OROY market, while Hampton sits as an early challenger.
Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds
| Player | Consensus Odds | Consensus Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | +250 | 28.6% |
| Jalon Walker | +1000 | 9.1% |
| Travis Hunter | +1200 | 7.7% |
Takeaway: Abdul Carter leads the opening DROY board, but Walker and Hunter are strong contenders.
Coach of the Year Odds
| Coach | Consensus Odds | Consensus Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Johnson | +650 | 13.3% |
| Mike Vrabel | +700 | 12.5% |
| Jonathan Gannon | +1200 | 7.7% |
Takeaway: Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel open as favorites in a market that often rewards overachieving teams.
Super Bowl Winner Odds
| Team | Consensus Odds | Consensus Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens | +657 | 13.2% |
| Bills | +686 | 12.7% |
| Eagles | +691 | 12.6% |
Takeaway: Ravens, Bills, and Eagles enter Week Zero in a virtual dead heat as consensus Super Bowl favorites.
Conclusion
The BetPulse Index gives a balanced snapshot of NFL futures by averaging odds across six of America’s biggest sportsbooks.
Starting next 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 Zero data was collected and averaged on September 4, 2025, ensuring accuracy at the time of publication.