It?s difficult to even guess who may be the National Football League?s MVP this season when so many candidates are on the shelf with injuries.
The list of potential MVP winners is littered with players still struggling after suffering major injuries last season, or who are currently sidelined because of broken bones or other ailments incurred in training camp or the pre-season.
And then there?s Ben Roethlisberger.
The Pittsburgh Steelers pivot suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in the off season, and he?s still not 100 per cent. Even though he?s declared himself fit to play, he?s questionable for this Monday?s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He?s such a question mark, in fact, that he?s been left off the list of picks for 2006 NFL MVP in Prop betting on www.betED.com
But if you?re really feeling lucky, you can place a bet on some other MVP candidates whose odds are at a premium because they?re currently sidelined, although not for the season.
For example, Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis missed the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings after injuring his shoulder making a tackle in the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
But he?s scheduled to return for Washington's second game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Portis, who rushed for a franchise-record 1,516 yards last season, is +1400 to win the 2006 MVP award at www.betED.com
Or you can place a bet on Baltimore Ravens marquee running back Jamal Lewis (+2150), who is bothered by a hip flexor. Although he was questionable in Week 1, Lewis did play and rushed for a respectable 78 yards on 18 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Another MVP-caliber player hampered by injury is Terrell Owens. The receiver finished with six catches for 80 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown in the final two minutes as Dallas tried to rally in a 24-17 loss to the Jaguars. Owens is listed at +1000 to win the MVP at www.betED.com.
Some other notable MVP candidates who are coming off major injuries, and whose odds are at a premium because of those recent injuries, include: Miami Dolphins quarterback Daunte Culpepper (+1150) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (+2100)
The list of potential MVP winners is littered with players still struggling after suffering major injuries last season, or who are currently sidelined because of broken bones or other ailments incurred in training camp or the pre-season.
And then there?s Ben Roethlisberger.
The Pittsburgh Steelers pivot suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in the off season, and he?s still not 100 per cent. Even though he?s declared himself fit to play, he?s questionable for this Monday?s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He?s such a question mark, in fact, that he?s been left off the list of picks for 2006 NFL MVP in Prop betting on www.betED.com
But if you?re really feeling lucky, you can place a bet on some other MVP candidates whose odds are at a premium because they?re currently sidelined, although not for the season.
For example, Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis missed the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings after injuring his shoulder making a tackle in the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
But he?s scheduled to return for Washington's second game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Portis, who rushed for a franchise-record 1,516 yards last season, is +1400 to win the 2006 MVP award at www.betED.com
Or you can place a bet on Baltimore Ravens marquee running back Jamal Lewis (+2150), who is bothered by a hip flexor. Although he was questionable in Week 1, Lewis did play and rushed for a respectable 78 yards on 18 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Another MVP-caliber player hampered by injury is Terrell Owens. The receiver finished with six catches for 80 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown in the final two minutes as Dallas tried to rally in a 24-17 loss to the Jaguars. Owens is listed at +1000 to win the MVP at www.betED.com.
Some other notable MVP candidates who are coming off major injuries, and whose odds are at a premium because of those recent injuries, include: Miami Dolphins quarterback Daunte Culpepper (+1150) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (+2100)
