Top 10 MVP Candidates Week 6

Hi, here is my MVP candidates ranking post that I do every 2 weeks. Next to players names I will write if they moved up + or moved down - how many spots. I will write N/A if they weren't on the list last time. Here it is:

(This post was made before this weeks Thursday night Raiders Vs. Chiefs game)
1. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: +4
Statline: 1959 passing yards, 13 TD, 2 INT
Even though the Patriots are having a slow start to the season, Brady isn't. Brady looks like a top MVP candidate once again. He leads the NFL in passing yards with already practically 2000. He's already thrown a nice 13 TDs to only 2 INTS. He looks like the normal good old Brady and could have a chance at winning yet ANOTHER MVP this season.

2. Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans: N/A
Statline: 1297 passing yards, 15 TDs, 5 INTS
In the last 2 weeks, Watson has gone from a non-candidate to a top candidate. The rookie QB as we all know has had a surprising amazing start to the season. While the Texans are only 3-3 and in a 3-way tie for the top of their division, Watson is standing out. The Texans have become Watson's team the title that defensive stud J.J. Watt used to hold. While his stats don't seem amazing, he has been on another level this season. 2 weeks in a row he had 5 total TDs. 4 TDs and a rushing TD and the week after FIVE passing TDs in a single game! Watson is the front runner to win rookie of the year but the rookie could take home even bigger better honors if he keeps playing like a veteran QB.

3. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs: -2
Statline: 630 rush yards, 4 TDs, 255 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs
While Hunt's stats don't look MONSTER, they are. In just 6 weeks, Hunt has become a rookie phenom who carried the Chiefs to their great 5-1 start that leads the AFC. Hunt already has rushed for 630 yards in just 6 games which puts him on pace to get around 1500 yards or even more. He looks like one of the next elite RBs for the next decade. Hunt is off to a monster start and has a good shot at MVP!

4. Alex Smith, QB, Chiefs: -2
Statline: 1637 passing yards, 12 TDs, 0 INT
Smith is having the best year of his career surprisingly as the Chiefs made a massive trade to pick QB Patrick Mahomes in the first round so he could replace Smith who seemed to be slowing down. Smith has become a QB1 elite this year. He has already thrown for 1600 yards less than halfway through the season. If he keeps on pace it will be the best year of his career passing yard wise. Smith also has 12 TDs already which is really good and don't forget that Smith hasn't thrown a single interception yet this season. Smith is playign out of his mind this year and actually has a shot at MVP.

5. Leonard Fournette, RB, Jaguars: N/A
Statline: 596 rush yards, 6 rush TDs, 136 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD
This is the year of the rookie RB. We've seen Kareem Hunt, Fournette, Chris Carson, and Dalvin Cook all look like legit elite RBs for years to come. Fournette has looked like a monster RB the Jags have always needed. Fournette has looked like an actual nightmare for opposing defenses. He's already ran for 596 which puts him on pace for over 1300 yards in just his rookie season. He's already run for a whopping 6 TDs which puts him on pace for over 14 TDs. He looks like he has a shot at MVP even though its not likely he passes fellow rook RB Kareem Hunt in MVP race he still looks amazing! Fournette has a nice shot at this.

6. Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers: N/A
Statline: 700 receiving yards, 2 TDs
Despite Big Ben looking bad this year, Brown looks really really good. He somehow as a receiver already has 700 yards within only 6 weeks. If he keeps on this insane WR tear, he could be in for a historic season. Brown looks better than ever and for the first time that I can say without hesitating that Brown IS the best receiver in the league right now!

7. Todd Gurley, RB, Rams: -3
Statline: 521 rush yards, 4 TDs, 245 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
Gurley IS back from his down year last year. The former rookie of the year has had a great start to this years campaign and looks like an elite RB again. Gurley has already ran for a great 520 rush yards which puts him on pace for over 1000 rush yards. He also has whopping receiving stats that total up to 245 receiving yards and 3 receiving TDs. He looks really great this year and has a good shot at MVP.

8. Carson Wentz, QB, Eagles: +1
Statline: 1584 pass yards, 13 TD, 3 INT
Wentz is only 2 years into the league but already seems like he's been in the league for ages. Wentz is playing like a top tier QB. He has lead his Eagles team to a 5-1 start, the best record in the NFC and leads a top division. Wentz has already thrown for 1500 yards and 13 TDs with only 3 INTs just 6 weeks in. A QB this young putting such great numbers is rare and Wentz is looking GREAT!

9. Chris Hogan, WR, Patriots: N/A
Statline: 307 receiving yards, 5 receiving TDs
Sure, Hogan's stats aren't amazing but if you have him in fantasy or have watched in a real game, you would actually see how important he is to the Patriots and how beastly he has been playing lately. The former lacrosse player that switched to WR is having the best season of his career. Already only 6 games into the year, Hogan has a nice 300 receiving yards and a great 5 TDs. Hogan has been really important for the Pats and he is a huge longshot to win MVP but I feel like I should mention him.

10. Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Cowboys: (10 last time)
Statline: 8.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 24 combined tackles
Lawrence was 10 on the list last time and I still think he is no. 1 in the defensive player of the year race but he has slowed down a little since 2 weeks ago. Still leading the league in sacks but only by .5 sacks, Lawrence at the very beginning of the year had an insane start getting a bunch of sacks really really fast. Lawrence again still leads the league in sacks and I expect him to finish the year with a lot of sacks. He also has 2 forced fumbles and 24 combined tackles. Pretty good. Lawrence will likely be the DPOY but a longshot for MVP!

Just Missed the List: Le'Veon Bell RB Steelers, Calais Campbell DE Jaguars
Thanks for reading!

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Top MVP Candidates

Hi, with the season almost over and the playoffs about to begin, I will be writing a MVP race post so you can see where were at in my opinion in the MVP race. Mid-way through the season I made a MVP post and so next to the names of the players on the list I will say how many spots they moved up or down and it will say N/A if they weren't on the list earlier this year.  Here it is:

Top Bet:

1. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots:   +9
Brady has been a great QB this year, and could win his 3rd MVP. After his 4 game suspension was up, Brady stepped in and has won every game since except for one where he still played very well. Everyone thinks Brady will win it again this year, and its looking good. He has thrown 22 TD's and only 2 interceptions. Thats pretty good and he has lead the Patriots TO ANOTHER PLAYOFF!

Top 3:

2. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys:   +5       
Zeke is having a historic season. As a rookie, he leads the league in rushing over some of the leagues top running backs and he's still a rookie. Zeke will be a force for years to come behind the best O-line in football. Since Brady is a QB thats having a great season, it pretty much trumps a running back with a great season, but if I could choose who won MVP, Zeke would be my pick. He will be in the top 3 for MVP votes and hopefully pull off the win after his insane rookie season. He has 1551 yards and there are still 2 weeks left, he could have 2 huge rushing games and possibly break 2000 along with a crazy amount of TD's with 13. Zeke is having quite a rookie season.

3. Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons:  -2
After a few decent seasons, Ryan has really stepped up this year to lead the Falcons to the playoffs and give him self an MVP candidate season. He has thrown 32 TD's to only 7 interceptions, thats a great ratio. Sure he has 5 more interceptions than Brady, but he has 10 more TD's plus the suspension gave Brady 4 less games to throw picks. The Falcons have finally won out the division over the Panthers because of Ryan's rising. He will be a top bet to win MVP.

ELITE PERFORMERS:

4. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys:  +5
After a surprising turn of events where Tony Romo went down in the pre-season, Dak Prescott got the starting job and since, has lead the Cowboys to a 12-2 record and took the starting job when Romo was healthy. The Cowboys rookies have been insane this season and Dak will maybe someday be the best QB in the league when QB's like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers aren't around anymore. Dak has thrown 3,400 yards with 20 TD's and only 4 interceptions. He has also ran for 6 TD's which is pretty great too. This is great for a rookie and the way he has been playing has been so awesome and he is another top bet in peoples minds for MVP.

5. Derek Carr, QB, Raiders:    N/A
Carr has always been a pretty good young QB, but who knew that this would be the year he became an elite QB? Carr has lead the Raiders to their first playoff berth in many years and the Raiders may finally win their division. Carr has been a great QB to Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper, 2 of the leagues best receivers who are hungry for receptions. Carr has thrown 3700 yards for 25 TD's and only 6 interceptions. A lot of people want to see Carr win MVP and its very possible.

6. Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions:    -4
The Lions finally may take down the Packers for the division title for the first time in years. Its always the Packers or the Vikings who win it, but this year it looks like the Lions will win the division with a 1 game lead on the Packers. Stafford has been great all season and he is becoming an elite QB finally like everyone thought he would be some day. He has thrown for 3700 yards and 22 TD's with only 8 interceptions. Stafford has also been a great mobile QB, trucking players for TD's which you normally don't see QB's do. This list is owned with great QB's and Stafford is finally better than QB's like Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson this year.

OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:

7. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers:    N/A
After the Packers had a bad start to the season, Aaron Rodgers really turned it around and started leading his team to what may be a playoff berth. Rodgers turned Jordy Nelson back into his old star form and Davante Adams is becoming a top receiver because of Rodgers. His 32 TD's and only 7 interceptions is a really great number and if he is phenominal through the last weeks and wins out, he could seriously have a chance at MVP.

8. DeMarco Murray, RB, Titans:   -4
Murray has been super good throughout the year and deserves some recognition for the comeback season he is having. The Titans still could possibly make the playoffs and Murray could put the team on his back and maybe do it if the Titans win out, they will make the playoffs. Murray has racked up 1224 yards and 9 touchdowns which is pretty good. Murray could win MVP if he somehow beats out these other insane candidates but you have to put a guy this good on the list.

9. Von Miller, LB, Broncos:  -9
The only defensive player on this list, Von Miller has had a great follow-up season to his Super Bowl MVP winning season last year. Miller is almost a lock for Defensive Player of the Year with 13.5 sacks, 65 tackles, and 2 forced fumbles. This is a great season for any defensive player and a great star like Miller could have an MVP in him maybe because he is one of the only defensive players with a chance this year and that alone maybe could win it for him?

10. Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans:  N/A
Mariota's amazing season started week 5 but was shadowed by the return of Tom Brady. Since then, Mariota has been a top QB leading the Titans to many wins and they could still easily make the playoffs. They have beaten a lot of great teams like the Chiefs, Packers, Broncos, and more. Mariota has tossed 25 TD's, only 9 picks, and 3300 yards. Mariota could win it in future years, but unless he leads the Titans to the Super Bowl, its not pretty much possible but he is such a great player, he has to be on the list.

Thanks for reading and comment who you think will win MVP.