This is when the season starts to get fun and the MVP voting starts to heat up. With 2 weeks remaining in the season it looks like the MVP discussion is down to 4 players. The Jets locked up back to back division titles in one of the most entertaining games of the season against the dynamic Texans and it gives their two main candidates a true boost. Dak continues to lead the NFL in passing yards and could account for 40TD’s this season. The two big time receivers both posted 300 yard games, Cooks in a game that saw him break the NFL record, and Hill in a game where he amassed 461 all purpose yards. Other candidates aren’t dead in the water either, with a 4 man panel voting and differing opinions, this season’s race will be decided on the 22nd.. just as it should be.
1. Dak Prescott, QB New England
1. Dak Prescott, QB New England
He’s leading the NFL in passing yards, could come up with 40TD, almost every game he’s played has been tight, unlike the other 3 teams in the league, and even in his CPU loss Prescott put up over 400. He’s been very solid, spreads the ball around better than any other qb in the league, and also has 6 rushing scores. His team made the playoffs and he’s been very good. He’s had a couple duds in simulated games which is a big deal, don’t get me wrong. A dud in a game that certainly matters a ton week 16 likely will cost him major votes and maybe a plaque, if he goes out and posts big numbers against the Bills though, it’s his award from this voter.
2. Tyreek Hill, WR Jets
He has a big time chance to set the NFL receiving touchdowns record this season, which stood at 23, he has 22 now. The past few weeks he’s started returning kicks as well when his team needed a boost and he has 2 300 yard games this season. Hill has been the most important player on the NFL’s best team. His 2 touchdowns against the Bills early in the season and 460 yard all purpose games give him a boost over Cooks, as does the team record, but it’s close.
3. Brandin Cooks, WR Bills
Look he made what may be the biggest play of the year with his 88 yarder for a score in a sim. The game was tight and back and forth defensive battle until BC broke it open. He’s got a chance for the NFL yardage record by a receiver, and has put up more big time plays than anyone in the NFL. His team is a playoff team for the 3rd straight year and his consistency and big time plays are a big part. A big game against the Pats in what is shaping up to be a massively important game will be huge. He’s just below Hill because of team record, and the fact that in the huge matchup with the Jets he had as many penalties as catches, but it’s a tight battle now.
4. Joey Bosa, DE Jets
The last player I believe can truly win the award is the ultra consistent Bosa. He leads the division by a mile in sacks with 17.5 and has coupled it with playing the run exceptionally well all season, minus the Texans game where he did give up the edge a couple of times. He’s picked up at least one sack in 12 of 14 games including 5 of 6 sims. He has forced fumbles, caused mayhem and been arguably the leagues most consistent player regardless of position. His defense has a chance to set the all time scoring record and Bosa has been its best player. I’m not sure he can win the award, but he’s going to get a number of high end votes.
5. Marshon Lattimore, CB Pats
This is where the voting gets a bit murky for me. Lattimore leads the division in picks and it’s not just that he’s leading in that category it’s that his team has played more tight games and he’s made big plays in those games. He’s been a consistent playmaker for a defense that needed him to be, and when you look at overall value, which is what the award is supposed to be, it’s really difficult to say that Lattimore hasn’t been one of the most valuable pieces in the league.
6. Geno Atkins, DT Bills
He’s the easiest player in league history to vote into the Hall of Fame. He’s had a quietly outstanding year, and while it’s certainly not his MVP caliber campaign, it’s a dynamic and solid season. His team was really good against the run all season, keeping the Jets record breaking run close and maybe overtaking them and he’s the biggest reason. He’s great against the run, had a couple of sacks against the Jets in a huge sim and consistently makes plays. Other players get more pub, but to be honest in 3GML history right now, Atkins is the GOAT.
7. Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB Dolphins
He’s the defensive rookie of the year, leads the division in tackles, has 6 picks and quite honestly maybe would have been in the MVP discussion if Miami makes the playoffs. It’s tough to put someone on this list from a team that is out of conisderation, but I think Miami’s team had one player you ABSOLUTELY had to prepare for week in and week out and his consistency in a difficult season was tremendous, great player, great start to a career.
Others in consideration at this point:
Myles Garrett, DE Buffalo
Kenny Stills, WR Miami
Alvin Kamara, RB New England
Julio Jones, WR New England
Shaq Thompson, LB Miami
Jamal Adams, LB/DB Buffalo
Lamar Jackson, QB Jets
