Top 10 MVP Candidates Week 14

Hi, I haven't made an MVP rankings post since week 6 but its finally here. If there is a + or - next to someones name its how much they've moved up or down since my week 6 MVP rankings post. If there is an N/A it means they weren't on my last post. Here it is:
(This was made before Thursday night football Saints Vs. Falcons)

1. Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks: N/A
Statline: 3256 yards, 26 TDs, 8 INTs passing // 432 yards, 3 TDs rushing
In a matter of 8 weeks, Russell Wilson has gone from a non-candidate to a leading one and I think he is now the front runner. A week ago, Wilson would maybe be no. 2 or 3 behind Carson Wentz and or Tom Brady. Now after taking down Wentz's lead no. 1 Eagles, he looks like the no. 1 candidate. Wilson has had the year of his career. He has done everything for the Seahawks and is the definition of MVP. He passes the ball BEAUTIFULLY with no o-line and a ton of his passes are rushed from outside the pocket. He seems to throw better outside the pocket. Wilson also is the teams leading rusher. With no RB on the Seahawks playing well, Wilson has been their RB. Running under pressure and picking up tons of yards. Wilson can not be sacked despite his horrible O-line. He has learned he doesn't totally need an O-line as he rolls out and fires every play almost. Wilson is leading the Seahawks likely back into the playoffs and he is playing the best football of his career. Wilson deserves to be MVP as he has put a team with plenty of struggles on his back to have a great year.

2. Carson Wentz, QB, Eagles: +6
Statline: 3005 yards, 29 TDs, 4 INTs passing
In just year 2, Carson Wentz has gone from an average rookie QB to MVP status elite QB. Wentz has been playing some amazing football. He lead the Eagles to a league best 10-1 to start the year and hit a small bump in the road after getting upset by the Seahawks but the Eagles have taken just 1 season to kickstart and now look like contenders for years. The reason for their dominance is Carson Wentz. Wentz makes beautiful throws under pressure or not. He already has 13 more TD passes than last year and leads the league in passing TDs. He also is just 700 yards away from beating his total yardage mark from last year. Wentz has gone from that average rookie you always see to an MVP level player who looks like he could also be a Super Bowl champ by the time the season is over.

3. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: -2
Statline: 3632 yards, 26 TDs, 4 INTs passing
While a ton of people say Brady is the leading MVP candidate, I disagree. But still, its Tom Brady, over course he's in the top 5.

4. Case Keenum, QB, Vikings: N/A
Statline: 2703 yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs passing
I'm still in awe that in just one season, Keenum went from one of those joke, horrible QBs to a top 5 MVP candidate. It just surprises me so much that a player who was SO BAD one year and the very next a complete top MVP candidate. Keenum has been a great player this season. After a horrible season with the Rams, Keenum has made a comeback playing for Minnesota this year. After starter Sam Bradford got injured early on, the Vikings were sad to send on joke of a QB Keenum who then went on to lead the Vikings to an amazing start and keep the job over Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater. Now Keenum is the entrentched starter and looks beautiful. He throws the ball with a nice spiral and is making himself millions of dollars as he does it. Keenum could be MVP, get used to the thought. But, all 3 Vikings QBs are free agents this off-season, this is going to be interesting.

5. Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers: +1
Statline: 1296 yards, 9 TDs
Antonio Brown has been having MAYBE the best season of his decorated career so far. Brown has been the offensive weapon we knew he was all year and he has really helped the Steelers O is some difficult positions. I used to think Le'Veon Bell was the best offensive player on the Steelers, now I'm completely convinced its Brown. He has been such a great receiver this year and there is no beating him one on one coverage and sometimes not even with double coverage. Brown already has a lot over 1000 yards which makes an amazing season. Brown still has 4 more regular season games, could he hit 2000 yards. I can see it.

6. Phillip Rivers, QB, Chargers: N/A
Statline: 3292 yards, 21 TDs, 7 INTs passing
Phillip Rivers has never really been compared to Tom Brady, but in his 35 year old season, Rivers is playing like Brady did at this age. Rivers has not played worse with age even though people thought he would but he seems to be playing better than usual. He took the Chargers ugly 0-4 start and now has them sitting at 6-6, in a three way tie for the AFC West lead but they are the favorites to come out of it. Rivers is the main reason. He has slung the ball so well recently that the Chargers have been able to make this comeback and look like such a hot team. Rivers is playing some great football and could be a main name in the end of this MVP conversation. I think Rivers should be in this.

7. Drew Brees, QB, Saints: N/A
Statline: 3298 yards, 17 TDs, 5 INTs
Brees is another very old QB who is having a great year and is back into the MVP race. Brees is having a great season, since his Super Bowl win early on in his career, Brees and his Saints have not come close to winning the Super Bowl, now the Saints are in prime position to win a tough NFC South and have good chances at possibly making and winning the Super Bowl. A reason they are playing this well is because they have such a great at QB. Brees is still slinging perfectly though some say he is slowing down. I don't think so. The Saints look amazing and Brees is to blame. Brees could win his first MVP of his career if he keeps playing well and the Saints go on a deep playoff run. A interesting thing is that a QB of this caliber is usually completely locked up this close to the end of the season on a contract but Brees' contract expires this off-season and not many moves have come for re-negotiations.

8. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints: N/A
Statline: 606 yards, 7 TDs rushing // 614 yards, 4 TDs receiving
Kamara is the perfect do it all RB and is currently leading the rookie of the year race. After a slow start to the season, Kamara has completely exploded since Adrian Peterson was traded and has jetted up the ranks of every rookie of the year race board and now he is climbing the MVP ranks. Kamara is a super dangerous player and I feel like every time the ball is in his hand, something crazy happens. Kamara may be the next Le'Veon Bell as he can not only run the ball super well but is also a great WR. Kamara is not the starting RB on the Saints but easily is an elite RB that will someday be a workhorse starter. Kamara adds so much to the game to be able to come in randomly and dominate. With Kamara and other Saints RB Mark Ingram, the Saints have changed in one season from a pass first team to a run first team with the best rushing attack in football. Kamara is to blame as he is having a rookie season for the ages. Kamara has a shot at MVP but is likely the rookie of the year.

9. Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers: N/A
Statline: 1032 yards, 5 TDs receiving
Keenan Allen started his year off back from injury badly. He was having a bust start to the year and no one thought he was the same as he was. The season pressed on and Allen continued to suck. Then finally, Allen began his huge multi-game stretch off 100 yard, multiple TD games with 10 plus catches. He is still on that streak and it could continue as the Chargers win streak continues. Phillip Rivers loves getting the ball to Allen who as emerged as the top player on a hot Chargers offensive attack. Allen is playing so well and if he keeps up this amazing streak, we could have an MVP WR on our hands.

10. Kevin Byard, S, Titans: N/A
Statline: 6 INTs, 2 forced fumbles, 67 combined tackles
You may have never even heard of Byard, but I have to put a defensive player somewhere on this list and I'm feeling like Byard is that guy. After being picked in the 3rd round last year, Byard had a bad year, but this season has been much different. Byard leads the NFL in INTs with 6 and also has 2 forced fumbles. He has been a mad man on defense this year for the Titans and has helped their D a lot and deserves a spot on this list.

Just Missed the List: Jared Goff QB Rams, Calais Campbell DE Jaguars, Demarcus Lawrence DE Cowboys, Jimmy Graham TE Seahawks

Thanks for reading!

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