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?
At some point in your career do you ever sit back and think – “This guy Stafford at Detroit could really rock my world,” or “Manning is still kinda young….right?”
Setting his career records for passing, Elway was also the recipient of All-American honors. Drafted #1 overall in 1983 by the Baltimore Colts, Elway was traded to the Broncos. A star athlete, by his second season he set records for passing attempts, completions and yards. It was 1987 when Elway led the Broncos on a 98 yard drive (game tying) in the AFC Championships with the Browns. This moment of the game became NFL history and is referred to as The Drive.
