Bengals‘ Super Bowl Hopes Take Hit as Joe Burrow Suffers Season-Ending injury; Colts‘ Daniel Jones Fuels Playoff Push
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to miss significant time after sustaining a Grade 3 turf toe injury, dramatically shifting the AFC North odds and his NFL MVP prospects. Simultaneously, a surprising start by quarterback Daniel Jones is propelling the Indianapolis Colts into playoff contention.
Prior to the injury, the Bengals were contenders in the AFC north, wiht odds ranging from +275 to +650 to win the division.Burrow was also a frontrunner for the NFL MVP award, receiving 15.5 percent of all bets and 22.6 percent of the money wagered at betmgm Sportsbook, where he held the third-best odds at +750. His absence immediately removed him from the MVP board.
The injury to Burrow substantially impacts the Bengals’ Super Bowl aspirations and the competitive landscape of the AFC. The team now faces an uphill battle without its star quarterback.
Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts are exceeding expectations under the leadership of former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. through the first two games, Jones has thrown for 588 yards with two touchdowns and a 111.1 quarterback rating, leading the colts to victories over the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos, scoring a combined 62 points.
This unexpected success has led to a substantial shift in the Colts’ betting odds. BetMGM has moved their playoff odds from +170 in the preseason to -135, and their Super Bowl odds have improved from 100/1 to 66/1. Jones’ performance is being hailed as one of the most surprising developments in the NFL this season, potentially transforming the Colts into a legitimate playoff contender.
Elsewhere, the Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl odds continue to improve, moving from +900 to +650 after convincing wins in Weeks 1 and 2. The Packers have received 29 percent of the money at BetMGM to win the Super Bowl as Week 1.
