Michael Vick: Where Does He Rank Amongst Top 10 MVP Candidates?

Michael Vick added another win to his stellar season for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys.

Vick has carried the Eagles to a 9-4 record and first place in the NFC East.

His story has been one many have followed very closely, and he is one of the most polarizing athletes off the field.

On the field, however, his play is outstanding and he is drawing some serious attention for NFL MVP.

Where does he stand in relation to other MVP candidates in the league? Here are the 10 favorites to win the NFL MVP award this year.

10. Jamaal Charles

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 28: Running back Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes against Aaron Curry #59 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 28, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Rushing Stats: 192 carries, 1,177 yards, three touchdowns

Receiving Stats: 36 catches, 388 yards, one touchdown

Jamaal Charles has been the biggest reason the Kansas City Chiefs are in the playoff hunt this year.

His dynamic running, teamed with Thomas Jones' power style, has led the Chiefs to an 8-5 record and first place in the AFC West so far this year.

When the weather starts to turn cold and miserable, Charles is a great weapon to have in your backfield as you make a push for the playoffs.

9. Aaron Rodgers

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a second quarter pass while playing the Detroit Lions on December 12, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Passing Stats: 268-of-410, 3,289 yards, 23 touchdowns, 10 interceptions

Rushing Stats: 55 carries, 309 yards, four touchdowns

If Aaron Rodgers can't play on Sunday in New England, the Green Bay Packers literally have no chance of winning that football game.

When you have no running game, your backup QB is Matt Flynn and your head coach is Mike McCarthy, having an elite QB like Aaron Rodgers is the only way to stay competitive.

Rodgers runs the short passing game better than any quarterback in the league and is by far the Packers' most valuable player.

8. Drew Brees

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 12: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to throw the ball during the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Louisiana Superdome on December 12, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Passing Stats: 362-of-525, 3,855 yards, 28 touchdowns, 18 interceptions

Brees has thrown a lot more interceptions than we are used to seeing from him, but the Saints are on a six-game winning streak largely because of his improved play.

With all the injuries at running back this year, some struggles were to be expected on offense.

But now Brees has settled in and is playing the way he is capable of playing. He has the Saints in the playoff hunt with a 10-3 record as of Week 13.

7. Peyton Manning

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 09: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on December 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Colts won 30-28. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Passing Stats: 378-of-569, 4,028 yards, 26 touchdowns, 15 interceptions

Speaking of quarterbacks with more interceptions than we are used to seeing, Peyton Manning has thrown 15 picks this year.

However, he still has the Colts on the verge of making the playoffs despite all the injuries the offense has had to deal with this season.

If anyone but Manning was quarterbacking the Colts, they could be 3-10 right now instead of 7-6.

6. Roddy White

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 12: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after making a catch against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

Receiving Stats: 99 catches, 1,219 yards, seven touchdowns

White has been the best receiver in the NFL this year. His numbers speak for themselves.

He has given Matt Ryan a go-to receiver that he can count on no matter the down and distance.

An elite wide receiver like White is a quarterback's best friend.

5. Matt Ryan

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 12: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Passing Stats: 300-of-475, 3,147 yards, 22 touchdowns, eight interceptions

Ryan has the Atlanta Falcons in the driver's seat for home-field advantage in the NFC.

That's great because the Falcons are unbeatable at home this year, with a 6-0 record so far.

The Falcons are going to be a very tough out in the playoffs.

4. Philip Rivers

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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 12: Quarterbaqck Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers calls scrambles in the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium on December 12, 2010 in San Diego, California. the Chargers won 31-0. (Photo by Stephen Dun

Passing Stats: 290-of-439, 3,868 yards, 26 touchdowns, 11 interceptions

Rivers and the Chargers have been disappointing all year long, but they beat the AFC West-leading Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to climb back into the division race.

They are currently 7-6, one game behind the Chiefs.

Now Rivers has Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson back, his two best receivers. If Antonio Gates is able to return next week, the Chargers might just make the playoffs.

3. Maurice Jones-Drew

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 12: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars breaks the tackle of Travis Goethel #50 of the Oakland Raiders during the game at EverBank Field on December 12, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Ge

Rushing Stats: 284 carries, 1,278 yards, five touchdowns

Receiving Stats: 32 catches, 295 yards, two touchdowns

MJD has been running all over opponents all year long. He's the main reason the Jaguars are winning the AFC South with an 8-5 record.

The Jags are probably the most surprising division leader after Week 13, and it's mostly because of their running game.

MJD already has seven 100-yard rushing games on the year and has gone over 100 yards in each of his last six games.

2. Michael Vick

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 12: Quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 12, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Passing Stats: 187-of-294, 2,513 yards, 17 touchdowns, four interceptions

Rushing Stats: 82 carries, 483 yards, seven touchdowns

Vick has been a dynamic player for the Eagles this season. He's led them to a 9-4 record, helping them stay in the lead in the NFC East race.

Vick has developed into the passer he never was in Atlanta and will likely finish the season with over 3,000 yards through the air despite missing three games due to injury.

The best stat listed above is his four interceptions. Vick is taking care of the ball and winning football games for Philadelphia.

1. Tom Brady

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 12: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 12, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 36-7. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Passing Stats: 284-of-425, 3,398 yards, 29 touchdowns, four interceptions

Tom Brady hasn't thrown an interception since Week 6, an overtime win against the Baltimore Ravens.

Brady has the best touchdown-to-interception ratio in the league amongst starters and has the Patriots one win away from clinching home-field advantage in the AFC playoff picture.

Home-field advantage will be bad news for the rest of the AFC, as New England is 6-0 at home this season.

If things stay the way they are right now and the Patriots coast into the No. 1 seed in the AFC, there's no question that Tom Brady is the Most Valuable Player in the NFL.