By Only Players Staff
Updated 12/16/24 5:38am ET
A convincing Monday Night Football win lowered the odds of Minnesota Vikings Kevin O’Connell and increased his status of NFL Coach of the Year betting favorite.
O’Connell now has +150 odds after beginning the day with +175 odds. As seven-point favorites, the Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears, 30-12.
Minnesota is one of the season’s biggest surprises with a 12-2 record. The Vikes had a win total of 7.5 and entered the year with career backup quarterback Sam Darnold.
Dan Campbell entered the weekend as an odds-on favorite but the Detroit Lions lost at home to the Buffalo Bills. The Lions are now 12-2 and continue to battle the Vikings in the NFC North. Their Week 18 meeting in Detroit may decide the division.
Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos is next with +550 odds. Like Minnesota, Denver is surpassing expectations by a large margin. The Broncos are 9-5 with rookie quarterback Bo Nix and in the thick of the playoff race. Denver is also a league-best 11-3 ATS.
The Washington Commanders have a similar profile with a 9-5 record and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Dan Quinn has +750 odds.
