This is one of those unique years where it is entirely possible we’ll see co-MVPs. Favre is a media and fan favorite and arguably having his finest season at the age of 40. Brees is the toast of the town for a New Orleans Saints team that has never approached the prospect of an undefeated season.
As the NFL season winds down to the finish line, who will claim the title of MVP?
It certainly appears that quarterbacks are at the top of the conversation. Drew Brees and Peyton Manning both have their teams undefeated after 12 games while the seemingly ageless Brett Favre has the Minnesota Vikings thinking Super Bowl.
A strong case could be made for all three. Each is a bonafide leader on the field and all currently have QB ratings exceeding 100, completion percentages at or near 70 percent, and have thrown for at least 25 touchdowns and 3000 yards.
So who wins?
This is one of those unique years where it is entirely possible we’ll see co-MVPs. Favre is a media and fan favorite and arguably having his finest season at the age of 40. Brees is the toast of the town for a New Orleans Saints team that has never approached the prospect of an undefeated season and Manning has his Colts on a roll despite relying on a young mix of receivers this season after perennial favorite target Marvin Harrison was not resigned in the off season.
Stay tuned as the final weeks of the NFL season will likely decide the winner. If either the Saints or Colts finish undefeated, it would be hard not to give it to their Quarterback after such a remarkable feat.
About the only non-QB with a shot is Tennessee Titan running back Chris Johnson. If he does indeed set a new rushing yardage record and somehow manages to get the Titans into the playoffs, then we’re looking at a four man race for the coveted award.
What’s your take?
I go for Favre as the real MVP!
If Chris Johnson does set the single season rushing record I don’t *and* the Titans actually make it to the playoffs (after starting 0-6) then I think Johnson deserves the award.
If it comes down to the 3 QBs I’d give it to Manning. After all, if your team is behind by 4 points and gets the ball with 2 minutes to go, wouldn’t you want it to be Peyton running your offense?
Favre…