We’re entering the final games of the 2023 NFL season, which means one of the biggest points of conversation in the NFL is awards.
Of course, a lot of this talk revolves around who will win MVP, as some are arguing Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and more.
However, there is another NFL award that has struck a bit of controversy, and it’s no other than the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
The top five Vegas odds to win the award were recently released, and they’re as follows:
1. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin
2. Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco
3. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield
5. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa
Top 5 Vegas odds to win #NFL Comeback Player of the Year:
1. #Bills Damar Hamlin
2. #Browns Joe Flacco
3. #Rams Matthew Stafford
4. #Bucs Baker Mayfield
5. #Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa pic.twitter.com/LmCqy2QQuk— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) December 27, 2023
There’s certainly a big argument for Hamlin, considering the man literally died (twice) on the field after suffering cardiac arrest last season against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bills safety has since made a full recovery, and is an active member of the Bills’ roster. However, as cool as Hamlin’s story is, the guy doesn’t have any impressive stats to his name this season. He’s only appeared in a handful of games, has only made two tackles in a few defensive snaps, and has appeared on special teams.
Many are saying that Joe Flacco deserves the award, as he was activated for the Browns earlier this month to take over the starting quarterback duties after Deshaun Watson had a season ending injury. The Browns have gone 3-1 ever since Flacco took over, and to make it even more impressive, the man was basically completely out of football before the Browns called him up. Dude was basically sitting on his couch when he got the call.
So, as you can imagine, the Twitter mob has been going berserk over these odds:
Did Damar Hamlin play this year? Great that he came back from what happened but come on
— Mike McG (@EffTruck) December 27, 2023
If you look at Demar Hamlin stats from this season, two tackles in two games. You can’t pick him.
— Joey fatts (@joeyjo35t) December 27, 2023
Hamlin story is done and he barely plays cmon we gotta move on from this. Glad he is healthy but he shouldn't win this.
— Pam (@lilkasperss) December 27, 2023
If ham,in wins it it’s a popularity award now
— BengalsHead (@BengalsHead) December 27, 2023
Flacco came off the couch and saved the Browns season. Hamlin played maybe 2-3 games and did little to nothing. I get he came back from what happened to him but he didn’t come back and make an impact for his team which is what the award is for.
— kyle (@vapourion) December 27, 2023
They’re just gaslighting tf out of the story now. #TwoTackles
— Florida Grand (@florida_grand) December 27, 2023
Hamlin “winning” any award this year is proof the NFL is scripted. Even with injuries in the Bills secondary,he’s barely played a few minutes all year. Flacco is balling out of his mind after watching the first half of the season at home. It better be his to lose.
— OnlyCrooksWearMasks (@ConmanProline) December 27, 2023
If Hamlin wins, it’s out of pitty.
— Victor Nelson (@victornelson) December 27, 2023
Baker Mayfield has made quite the argument too:
Should be baker
— @Maybe: Jay P. (@PRBucsFan) December 27, 2023
Flacco or Mayfield
— Black Beth Dutton (@Oh_Katie_Babie) December 27, 2023
How is that not baker mayfields award already loool.
— 200k Tray (@TraySold) December 27, 2023
