NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds at Kalshi: Myles Garrett Expected to Sweep

William Boor

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Feb 05, 2026, 05:43 PM EST

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Feb 05, 2026, 05:43 PM EST

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Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates following a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. The play set a new NFL single season sack record by Garrett. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

The NFL Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award is the ultimate recognition of individual dominance, awarded to the player who most consistently disrupts opposing offenses through sacks, turnovers, and pure intimidation. Tonight, as the NFL Honors ceremony kicks off at 9 p.m. ET, the league will officially crown its defensive king—and Kalshi markets suggest we are on the verge of witnessing history thanks to a rare seemingly unanimous winner.

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Live NFL Defensive Player the Year Odds for 2025-26 Regular Season

Here are the live NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds at Kalshi:

The Frontrunner: Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is the prohibitive favorite to win his second career DPOY.Garrett didn't just lead the league—he shattered the NFL single-season record with 23 sacks, surpassing the legendary marks held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt. With a league-high 33 tackles for loss and 39 quarterback hits, Garrett’s campaign has been described by many as the most dominant individual defensive performance in the modern era.

The Browns defense is up for many recognitions tonight, as Carson Schwesinger is the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

The Field: Parsons and Bonitto

Despite Garrett’s record-breaking year, the market allows for late-breaking volatility should voters favor different metrics:

Micah Parsons: Now with the Green Bay Packers, Parsons remained a constant terror, totaling 12.5 sacks in just 14 games despite battling injuries. His unique ability to face the league's highest rate of double-teams still makes him the "gold standard" for versatility in many voters' eyes.
Nik Bonitto: The breakout star of the Denver Broncos' elite unit, Bonitto finished top-three in the NFL in sacks and led the league in quarterback pressure percentage (23%). Traders holding Bonitto contracts are banking on his role in leading Denver to one of the best starts in franchise history.

While Garrett's record-setting volume makes him the nearly undisputed choice, Kalshi's real-time prices offer a final look at whether the market expects a unanimous decision or a last-minute surprise.

Trading volume for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year market is approaching $1 million leading up to the ceremony. Kalshi will verify the final outcome by consulting official NFL sources.

Where to Watch the NFL Honors Ceremony

If you want to watch the NFL Honors Ceremony and see your NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds predictions at Kalshi unfold, tune in at 9 p.m. ET or 6 p.m. PT. Streaming options include NBC, NFL Network, and Peacock.

And if you want to see the Kalshi odds for other rewards tonight, check out these articles for: Coach of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year.

What is Kalshi?

Different than a traditional sportsbook and available in all 50 states, Kalshi allows users to make predictions across several unique markets, including sports, entertainment, elections and even weather.

Kalshi operates on a contract-based system where users buy "contracts" (priced between 1–99 cents) based on whether they believe a specific event will happen. The price of each contract fluctuates in real time based on market sentiment and like the stock market, traders can sell positions early to lock in profits (or minimize losses).

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William Boor is a Senior editor for the Action Network. He has worked in sports for over a decade since graduating from Arizona State's Cronkite School of Journalism. Before joining the Action Network, Boor worked at MLB.com.

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