Brock Purdy’s challenging performance, marked by four interceptions, in the San Francisco 49ers’ 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night may have dealt a significant blow to his chances of securing the 2023 NFL MVP award.
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ quarterback, continued to showcase MVP-caliber skills during “Monday Night Football.” However, it was the Ravens’ defense that played a pivotal role in the victory by intercepting Purdy four times.
While the outcome had no direct impact on Purdy and the 49ers, it had substantial consequences for numerous bettors and fantasy football enthusiasts. The Ravens’ impressive road win over the NFC’s top team resulted in substantial losses for many. Notably, one bettor took a particularly heavy hit due to Purdy’s subpar performance.
Last week, Darren Rovell reported an astonishing development: a fan sold a Brock Purdy MVP ticket on PropSwap for a staggering $125,000. The ticket indicated that the fan had wagered $2,000 on Purdy at +10000 odds to win the 2023 NFL MVP award.
In the event that Purdy secured the MVP title, the individual who purchased that ticket on PropSwap would have reaped $202,000 in winnings. However, given Purdy’s recent Monday night performance and the fact that most sportsbooks currently favor Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, and Tua Tagovailoa in MVP betting odds, this outcome now appears highly unlikely.
JUST IN: Owner of Brock Purdy to win MVP ticket has just sold it for $125,000 on @PropSwap.
The new buyer would win $202,000, which has odds, given his investment, of -162.
This is the largest deal in PropSwap history. Company negotiated 3% deal ($3,750) with seller. pic.twitter.com/A8tWXCCCIr
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 22, 2023
The NFL MVP award has predominantly been awarded to quarterbacks, with only one exception since 2008 when running back Adrian Peterson claimed the honor in 2012. This prestigious award often goes to the quarterback of the best-performing team. Until Week 16, Purdy had been in close competition with Jackson for the MVP title.
However, Jackson’s Ravens now boast the best record in football at 12-3, with two weeks remaining in the regular season. Jackson has demonstrated his prowess by completing 66.3 percent of his pass attempts for 3,357 yards, 19 touchdowns, 786 rushing yards, and five rushing scores.
It’s not a discredit to Purdy, who has had the privilege of playing alongside outstanding talents like McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk. Given that some sportsbooks currently favor McCaffrey over Purdy in MVP betting odds, the likelihood of the latter securing the title appears increasingly slim.