Bengals 2026 NFL futures odds: Bettors backing Joe Burrow for MVP, but will Cincy's new defense step up? - CBS Sports

Joe Burrow is drawing heavy attention in 2026 NFL futures markets as bettors look past Cincinnati’s struggles and toward what could be a pivotal season for embattled head coach Zac Taylor. The article notes Burrow’s injury-limited 2025 run—he played eight games—and emphasizes that Cincinnati went 1-? in his absence, with Taylor kept after three straight seasons missing the playoffs and finishing 6-11, the franchise’s worst since 2020. At BetMGM, Burrow is priced at +900 to win NFL MVP, ranking No. 1 in tickets (13.9%) and No. 2 in handle (13.3%). The piece cites Burrow’s sack total—242 since 2020, the most in the NFL—and points to defensive questions, including Cincinnati allowing 147.1 rushing yards per game (most in the league) and 6.2 yards per play last year.