Odds to win the 2021 NFL Comeback of the Player have been released at DraftKings Sportsbook, and the betting board is filled with several high-profile names. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sits atop the betting odds as the clear favorite at odds of +175.
Prescott was stellar prior to suffering a horrific ankle injury in Week 5 against the Giants. The star signal-caller posted 1,856 passing yards and 12 total touchdowns in fewer than five games before going down. Dallas's talented pass-catching trio of Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup are key weapons available at Prescott’s disposal. Factor in arguably one of the best running backs in the NFL in Ezekiel Elliott, and the potential for a monster comeback season for Prescott and the Cowboys are well within reach.
Over the last 19 years, the NFL CPOY Award has been awarded to quarterbacks an overwhelming 13 times. Last season, Washington quarterback Alex Smith took home the award following his heroic comeback season despite overwhelming doubt he would ever be able to play again. In the span from 2008–2013, the award was dominated by quarterbacks until Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski won in '14.
All bettors should take a strong pause on any wagers involving running backs in this betting market. Among the contenders this year are several top 10 running backs expected to be drafted early in the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC): Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley and Joe Mixon. However, you need to go back 20 seasons to find the last running back to garner Comeback Player of the Year honors, with Garrison Hearst taking home the award in 2001.






