1. Aaron Rodgers. Is there any other answer to the question? No, but for pity’s sake I felt obligated to make it at least a 5 player list. Aaron Rodgers has been the absolute best player in the NFL through the half-way point of the 2011 season. Week in and week out he provides us with a stellar performance. This is one of the best seasons from a quarterback I have ever seen.
What is missing from this historic season we’re witnessing? Efficiency?…check. Rating?...check Touchdowns?…check. How about just flat out entertainment? To answer the questions, Aaron Rodgers is doing it all. In doing so he has catapulted himself to the top of the MVP race and the best active QBs list. Stats like these will do that: 129.1 QB Rating, 72.5% Completion Percentage, 24 touchdowns, and oh by the way only 3 interceptions.
2. LeSean McCoy. He is possibly the most dynamic player in the NFL with the ball in his hands. Leading the league in rushing (825 yds), tied for 1st in rushing touchdowns (9), 2 receiving touchdowns, 0 fumbles certainly qualify a spot on the list.
3. Calvin Johnson. The best WR in the game? He would be my first choice. Johnson is a big target with sure hands and phenomenal leaping ability. He has all the tools, and finally has a QB to get him the ball. Johnson has an NFL leading 11 TD receptions, 804 yards, and 47 receptions. He is on pace to have 20+ touchdowns this year.
4. Drew Brees. Quietly having a really good season behind the headliner Aaron Rodgers. His team is on top of the division under his lead despite a very questionable defense. Brees has thrown for 19 touchdowns, 2,682 passing yards, QB rating of 100+, and 11 interceptions.
5. Matt Forte. He is likely accountable for more of his team’s offense than any other individual player in the league. He has great numbers behind a bad offensive line. In fact he would be #2 on the list if he had more touchdowns. But the numbers don’t lie! 805 yards rushing, 2 rushing touchdowns, 436 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown will earn you a spot on Murphy’s Mid-Season MVPs.
i think his "QB rating" is 88 and his "passer rating" is 129.1... jus sayin. cool blog, put up some pics of the fins thrashing the skins tho... Also not really a comment on your post, but why don't defensive players get more love on MVP votes? with exception of LT and Allan Page(millions of years ago)
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Trying to get technical on me. ESPN developed the QBR which is 88. His rating though is 129.1.I was thinking of putting some defensive players in there but none were deserving. You're right that they don't get love but the NFL sack leader Jared Allen is on a BAD team. Ray Lewis of 2000 would be a deserving candidate, but no defensive player this year could really deserve a spot.
ReplyDeleteChapman - Matt should be second in the list. Think about this..... the MVP should be Peyton Manning. Same team from last year, with Peyton Manning this team is bound for the playoffs every year. Without Peyton, this team is bound for a first round draft pick. Without playing he is my MVP
ReplyDeletealso i am tired of never seeing defensive players in any list, consider D-ware please, 15 sacks...
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