Back in late May, we wrote about NFL MVP odds at Caesars Sportsbook and reported the surprising fact that San Francisco 49ers second-year quarterback Trey Lance, he of the two career starts,'was taking more action on that prop than both Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers combined and had dropped from +20000 to +6000. So far this month, the action has only increased to the point that Lance is now down to +4000.
In August alone, Lance has taken a league-high 19.1 percent o f the tickets on this prop – easily the most of any player. That dropped him from +5000 (he moved there in July) to +4000 at Caesars. If we go back to July 26, he has taken 21.1 percent of the handle. Coming in second is Raiders quarterback Derek Carr at 13.9 percent.
Lance, who hasn't played a full season since 2019 at North Dakota State, has been handed the starting job. The 49ers already have told Jimmy Garoppolo that he is not in their plans – he'll either be traded or released by the end of this month. If/when Deshaun Watson's suspension via NFL appeal is extended past six games, the Browns reportedly will “consider” acquiring Garoppolo, via the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The team is awaiting the ruling of Peter C. Harvey, the designee of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. There are reports that ruling will come Friday.
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said this week that keeping Jimmy G simply wasn't feasible because he has the highest 2022 salary on the roster.