With injuries always taking a toll on teams in the NFL every single year, star players have a chance to prove themselves after getting hurt from one season to the next, as they can bounce back with a vengeance and be in the running for NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
Last season, after getting written off for quite some time, veteran quarterback Joe Flacco signed with the Cleveland Browns to help shoulder the load for Deshaun Watson, who went down with a season-ending injury, putting the franchise in a difficult situation during a potential championship window.
Although no one expected much from Flacco as he was well past his prime in the NFL, the one-time Super Bowl champion was much better than anticipated and helped the Browns make it to the NFL playoffs without Watson or superstar running back Nick Chubb, who also suffered a season-ending injury early in the 2023 campaign.
Heading into the 2024 NFL season, quite a few players are in the running for Comeback Player of the Year, with Chubb making the list and being one of the players with favorable odds to win the regular-season award.
Along with Chubb, Daniel Jones (New York Giants), Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts), Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets) and Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) are all in the mix, with the last two quarterbacks mentioned being the favorites, according to FanDuel TV.
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— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) August 18, 2024
Although Richardson has a great shot at winning the award, Burrow and Rodgers might have the best chance, considering they could be playing for legitimate Super Bowl title contenders.
Only time will tell which of these star players is ready for a bounce-back year and will win the regular-season award.
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