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Defense wins championships, and great defenders win awards.
Last year, a defensive back won NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in 14 years — Denver’s Pat Surtain II.
Let’s take a look at the odds for this year’s Defensive Player of the Year at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Dec. 10, as well as what to know.
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2025-26 NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Myles Garrett, DE, Browns: -1800
What to know: Cleveland is 3-10 and out of playoff contention — but it doesn’t matter because Garrett is just that good. His 20 sacks are seven more than the player with the second-most sacks in the NFL, and he’s on pace to break the all-time single-season sacks record. He needs three in the next four weeks to accomplish the feat.
Micah Parsons, LB/DE, Packers: +950
What to know: Despite not having a sack in Week 14, Parsons had six sacks in the Packers’ past three games combined. In the last four games, he has 12 QB hits and five tackles for loss as well.
Will Anderson Jr., DE, Texans: +1800
What to know: The Texans have the best defense in the NFL, and Anderson is the anchor. In a 20-10 win at Kansas City in Week 14, he had a tackle for loss and a QB hit.
Nik Bonitto, DE, Broncos: +2500
What to know: Bonitto has 12.5 sacks on the season and 24 QB hits. Denver has won 10 games in a row and has the third-best defense in the NFL.
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