There's a new front-runner for NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
After two weeks, Aiden Hutchinson (+400) has taken over the top spot on the DPOY odds board at DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Lions defensive end has been absolutely dominant through two games with 10 total tackles, 5.5 sacks (leading the league) and one forced fumble.
The third-year Michigan product has quickly emerged as one of the NFL's top pass rushers, recording 21 total catches in his first two seasons after being selected second overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by Detroit.
Despite last week's loss to the Buccaneers, the Lions' defense has been much improved thanks in large part to Hutchinson's jump, allowing 20 points in each game through two weeks and just five yards per play.
Odds of winning NFL Offensive Player of the Year award
| Player | Odd numbers |
|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | +400 |
| TJ Watt | +450 |
| Max Crosby | +550 |
| Micah Parsons | +650 |
| Nick Bosa | +900 |
| Myles Garrett | +950 |
Hutchinson opened the season with the sixth-best odds (+1400) to win the award, behind Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett, TJ Watt, Maxx Crosby and Nick Bosa at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Parsons, who was a +500 favorite entering Week 1, now has the fourth-best odds (+650) after a slow start for the Cowboys' defense.
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Watt, who is also off to a strong start with two sacks and seven tackles for the Steelers (2-0), now has the second-best chance to win the +450 award.
Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett has fallen out of the top five at +950.
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Dylan Svoboda is a multi-talented writer and analyst of many sports. He has a special knowledge of the Big Three: MLB, NFL and NBA.
