NFL MVP Race: Michael Vick and The Top 5 Candidates For Most Valuable Player
The 2010 NFL season has been surprising and thrilling, surrounded by constant talk of how good Michael Vick has become. ย
Vick has been in recent conversations as one of the front-runners for the MVP award this season among Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Arian Foster.
Who will win? ย Of course it is unknown, but the following players are the top candidates for the Most Valuable Player of the 2010 NFL Season.
* Stat's compiled from ESPN.com
Honorable Mentions
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WR Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons- ย 70 Receptions, 934 Yards, 7 Touchdowns
QB Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers- 164-270 for 1963 Yards, 12 TD's, 5 INT's, 90.1 QB Rating
QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons- 212-338 for 2265 Yards, 16 TD's, 5 INT's, 91.9 QB Rating
QB Matt Cassell, Kansas City Chiefs- 158-267 for 1881 Yards, 16 TD's, 4 INT's, 94.5 QB Rating
5. RB Arian Foster, Houston Texans
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Remaining Schedule:
Week 11: (AWAY)New York Jets(7-2) 5th Overall Ranked Rushing Defense: 89.6 YPG
Week 12: (HOME)Tennessee Titans(5-4) 11th Overall Ranked Rushing Defense: 103.1 YPG
Week 13: (AWAY)Philadelphia Eagles(6-3) 12th Overall Ranked Rushing Defense: 104.0 YPG
Week 14: (HOME)Baltimore Ravens(6-3) 8th Overall Ranked Rushing Defense: 99.8 YPG
Week 15: (AWAY)Tennessee Titans(5-4) 11th Overall Ranked Rushing Defense: 103.1 YPG
Week 16: (AWAY)Denver Broncos(3-6) 30th Overall Ranked Rushing Defense: 143.1 YPG
Week 17: (HOME)Jacksonville Jaguars(5-4) 21st Overall Ranked Rushing Defense: 114.9 YPG
Highlight Games of the Season:
Week 1 @ Indianapolis: 33 rushing attempts for 231 yards and three touchdowns; One reception for seven yards.
Week 4 @ Oakland: 17 rushing attempts for 133 yards and one touchdown; Three receptions for 56 yards and one touchdown.
Stat's(as of 11/18/10): ย 172 rushing attempts for 920 yards and 10 touchdowns; 33 receptions for 319 yards and one touchdown.
In his first game of the year Foster almost ran for more yards than he did all of last season. ย Since then he hasn't disappointed rushing for over 100 yards four more times this year. ย Foster has emerged as one of the league's top back's. ย The question is can he continue to perform at this extremely high level, leading the league in rushing yards.
4. WR Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants
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Remaining Schedule:ย
Week 11: (AWAY)Philadelphia Eagles(6-3) 16th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 221.0 YPG
Week 12: (HOME)Jacksonville Jaguars(5-4) 29th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 272.3 YPG
Week 13: (HOME)Washington Redskins(4-5) 31st Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 286.6 YPG
Week 14: (AWAY)Minnesota Vikings(3-6) 9th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 210.8 YPG
Week 15: (HOME)Philadelphia Eagles(6-3) 16th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 221.0 YPG
Week 16: (AWAY)Green Bay Packers(6-3) 11th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 211.8 YPG
Week 17: (AWAY)Washington Redskins(4-5) 31st Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 286.6 YPG
Highlight Games of the Season:
Week 1 vs. Carolina: Four receptions for 75 yards and three touchdowns.
Week 5 @ Houston: 12 receptions for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Stat's as of (11/18/10):
56 Receptions for 735 yards and nine touchdowns
Nicks is tied for the most touchdowns in the league with Antonio Gates, Calvin Johnson, and Dwayne Bowe. ย In only his second season, Nicks has shown tremendous potential. ย If he can continue to play at the same caliber as he is now, an MVP trophy is very possible.
3. QB Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
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Remaining Schedule:
Week 11: (AWAY)New England Patriots(7-2) 30th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 277.8 YPG
Week 12: (HOME)San Diego Chargers(4-5) 3rd Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 185.2 YPG
Week 13: (HOME) Dallas Cowboys(2-7) 21st Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 232.0 YPG
Week 14: (AWAY)Tennessee Titans(5-4) 25th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 247.7 YPG
Week 15: (HOME)Jacksonville Jaguars(5-4) 29th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 272.3 YPG
Week 16: (AWAY)Oakland Raiders(5-4) 2nd Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 184.8 YPG
Week 17: (HOME)Tennessee Titans(5-4) 25th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 247.7 YPG
Highlight Games of the Season:
Week 1 @ Houston: 40-57 for 433 yards, 3 TD's, 0 INT's, and a 109.8 QB Rating.
Week 2 @ NY Giants: 20-26 for 255 yards, 3 TD's, 0 INT's, and a 145.5 QB Rating
Stat's (as of 11/18/10):
248-386 for 2663 yards, 16 TD's, 4 INT's and a 93.9 QB Rating.
Peyton Manning is one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the NFLย only having a losing record twice in his first and fourth seasons, throughout his 12 year career. ย This year Manning has led the Colts to a 6-3 record, losing by only three points twice and 10 points the other time. ย If Manning can outperform Brady this week with a badly injured Colts team, he will prove that he is the better quarterback.
2. QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots
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Remaining Schedule:
Week 11: (HOME)Indianapolis Colts(6-3) 10th Overall Passing Defense: 211.0 YPG
Week 12: (AWAY)Detroit Lions(2-7) 17th Overall Passing Defense: 222.8 YPG
Week 13: (HOME) New York Jets(7-2) 15th Overall Passing Defense: 217.1 YPG
Week 14: (AWAY) Chicago Bears(7-3) 12th Overall Passing Defense: 212.4 YPG
Week 15: (HOME) Green Bay Packers(6-3) 11th Overall Passing Defense: 211.8 YPG
Week 16: (AWAY) Buffalo Bills(1-8) 7th Overall Passing Defense: 206.8 YPG
Week 17: (HOME) Miami Dolphins(5-5) 6th Overall Passing Defense: 196.8 YPG
Highlight Games of the Season:
Week 3 vs. Buffalo: 21-27 for 252 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 INT's and a 142.6 QB Rating
Week 10 vs. Pittsburgh: 30-43 for 350 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 INT's and a 117.4 QB Rating
Stat's (as of 11/18/10):ย 196-304 for 2176 yards, 17 TD's, 4 INT's, and a 98.8 QB Rating.
No matter what you think of the guy, Tom Brady is one of the top quarterback's in the league every season. ย In his last four games he has been superb, leading the Patriots to three wins and only one loss, throwing a combined seven touchdown and zero interceptions. ย With a big game this week against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, we'll get a better idea of who's the better quarterback.
1. QB Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
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Remaining Schedule:ย
Week 11: (HOME)New York Giants(6-3) 4th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 187.2 YPG
Week 12: (AWAY)Chicago Bears(7-3) 12th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 212.4 YPG
Week 13: (HOME)Houston Texans(4-5) 32nd Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 301.3 YPG
Week 14: (AWAY)Dallas Cowboys(2-7) 21st Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 232.0 YPG
Week 15: (AWAY)New York Giants(6-3) 4th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 187.2 YPG
Week 16: (HOME)Minnesota Vikings(3-6) 9th Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 210.8 YPG
Week 17: (HOME)Dallas Cowboys(2-7) 21st Overall Ranked Passing Defense: 232.0 YPG
Highlight Games of the Season:
Week 3 @ Jacksonville: 17-31 for 291 yards, 3 TD's, 0 INT's, and a 119.2 QB Rating
Week 10 @ Washington: 20-28 for 333 yards, 4 TD's, 0 INT's, and a 150.7 QB Rating
Stat's (as of 11/18/10):
96-153 for 1350 yards, 11 TD's, 0 INT's and a 115.1 QB Rating
Michael Vick has been unbelievable this season, going 4-0 in games that he's played from beginning to end. ย His performances have been nearly flawless throwing zero interceptions this entire season.
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