Will Anderson is now the betting favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year
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Key Points:
- Rams defensive end Myles Garrett, initially the favorite for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is sidelined through at least Week 5 due to a knee injury, causing his odds to drop to +2500.
- Texans defensive end Will Anderson is now the favorite for the award with +320 odds, despite a recent loss, recognized as one of the league's top pass rushers.
- Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson holds the second-best odds at +500 after recording two sacks in Week 1.
- Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (+650) and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (+900) follow in the odds, both having strong performances in Week 1 games.
