Mahomes, Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Sits as Favorite to Win Super Bowl 55 MVP; Rodgers and Allen Also Prominent Contenders for the Award

Aaron Rodgers, the MVP of Super Bowl XLV in 2010, is looking to repeat his success as the Green Bay Packers prepare for Super Bowl 56. In that game, Rodgers threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, history may not be on his side, as the regular season MVP has lost the Super Bowl 17 times.

Lamar Jackson, the 2020 NFL MVP, is another contender for the Super Bowl MVP award. Despite losing two fumbles and throwing an interception in last year's playoff game, Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are entering the playoffs as a hot team, having won five straight games. Jackson's performance last season, combined with the Ravens' strong form, make him a strong candidate for the MVP award.

Drew Brees, the legendary quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, is also in the mix for the Super Bowl MVP award. Brees has been playing well, and the Saints are good enough to win the Super Bowl before Brees retires. With odds of +1300, Brees is one of the best value bets for the Super Bowl MVP, along with Jackson, who has odds of +1600.

Stefon Diggs, the wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, is a long shot for the Super Bowl MVP, with odds of +4000. While Diggs has had a strong season, he may find it difficult to outshine the quarterbacks in the running for the award.

The trend suggests that a quarterback will win the Super Bowl MVP, but the chances are not as strong as in the regular season. In the last five Super Bowls, three of the MVPs have been quarterbacks, while one was a defensive player (Von Miller) and one was a wide receiver (Julian Edelman).

The Ravens, Packers, and Saints are all strong contenders for the Super Bowl, but other teams cannot be ruled out. Super Bowl 55 involved different players with potential MVP opportunities, but Trey Hendrickson and Mark Andrews were not among the top contenders mentioned for that specific game. For more information on past Super Bowl MVP candidates, you can refer to sports news outlets and official NFL sources.