It’s that time of the year where end of season awards are won and lost. Players are starting to step up, making that push to give their teams a playoff berth.
NFL Digest is going to take a look at the early contenders for the Most Valuable Player award.
Peyton Manning
You cannot not consider Manning for the MVP award. Every year he puts up ridiculous numbers and is always buzzing around the top of the quarterback statistics table. Putting up over 2,500 yards so far and placing fifth on the passing touchdown list, he could once again be in line for the award with a season push.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning
Michael Vick
It’s about time Vick was considered as a major quarterback in this League. He has been steadily leading the Philadelphia Eagles from the quarterback wilderness this year, after they suffered a turbulent start to the season after trading Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins.
However it was against the Redskins this week past that Vick announced his return to the big time in a massive way. He has always put up numbers and been a solid, multi-talented quarterback but after putting up over 400 yards passing and rushing combined including four throwing and two rushing touchdowns people are starting to take note of his talent again.
But it’s not just been one game. He hasn’t thrown an interception this year. He has the greatest average quarterback rating in the League. He has turned the Eagles into genuine playoff contenders.
Welcome back the Michael Vick of old.
Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagles QB
Philip Rivers
It’s a travesty that Rivers has not been bandied around as a potential MVP before. He puts up huge numbers every year despite the strength of San Diego’s running backs (previously with LaDainian Tomlinson and now with ex-Fresno State rookie, Ryan Mathews) and this year is no different.
Rivers will pass 3,000 yards passing this weekend and is top of the passing yards table, averaging 327.1 yards per game. He has the third best quarterback rating in the League, the most 20+ yard passes and the second most 40+ passes. All with reserve wide receiver corps. Do I have to post anymore?
Philip Rivers - San Diego Chargers' QB
Adrian Peterson
NFL Digest’s preseason prediction for the MVP award, Peterson has been the lone spark during a poor Minnesota Vikings season. Putting up over 100 rushing yards per game and seven touchdowns, Peterson has been consistent throughout his time in the NFL.
One problem in his career has been the amount of fumbles he loses but so far this season he hasn’t fumbled the ball once.
Time to consider him as MVP? He hasn’t been outstanding enough this year but that is probably down to the team having a poor season. Look out for him next year, where he will see a lot of the ball, with a new quarterback, following Brett Favre’s impending retirement.
Adrian Peterson - Minnesota Vikings' Running Back
Clay Matthews
Many experts had the Green Bay Packers down to be Super Bowl contenders this year. Although they still have that opportunity they haven’t blown away all opposition like they were expected to do.
One plus point has been the continued excellent form of outside linebacker Clay Matthews. Putting up a massive 10.5 sacks so far this season and with 31 combined tackles he is carrying the Green Bay defence.
Add this to his 62 yard pick six and the NFL should look no further for a defensive MVP.
Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers' Outside Linebacker
Predicted Winner –
If he continues his current form to the end of the season and takes the San Diego Chargers to the playoffs there should be no reason for Philip Rivers not to claim the MVP award. He has posted up numbers and been the sole leader of his team, leading them through a turbulent start to the year.
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