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The NFL’s MVP Race Heats Up: Young Quarterbacks Take Center Stage

We’re six weeks into the 2024 NFL season, and the battle for the league’s Most Valuable Player award is intensifying. Our panel of 15 experts has compiled a list of the top contenders, and the results are surprising. Young quarterbacks are dominating the list, creating a new wave of excitement and intrigue.

The Top Five Contenders

1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens: With odds of +550, Jackson is making a strong case for his third MVP award. Despite the Ravens’ rocky 0-2 start, he’s been on a tear, leading his team to four straight wins. His impressive stats include 1,529 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and only two interceptions.
2. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs: With odds of +325, Mahomes is still a force to be reckoned with, despite his team’s offensive imperfections. He’s willed the Chiefs to a 5-0 start, and his greatness is undeniable.
3. Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders: At +1200, Daniels is the dark horse of the MVP race. The rookie quarterback is leading the NFL in completion percentage (75.3%) and has guided the Commanders to a 4-2 record.
4. C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans: With odds of +650, Stroud is building on his impressive rookie season. He’s making gains in completion rate and yards per attempt, and the Texans are off to a fast 5-1 start.
5. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills: At +650, Allen is putting together his best season yet. He leads the league in QBR (79.3) and has thrown 10 touchdowns without an interception.

Just Missed

• Sam Darnold, QB, Minnesota Vikings (+1800)
• Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens (+5000)
• Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers (+1300)

Stock Up

• Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers: Love’s impressive return from injury has him back in the MVP conversation.

Stock Down

• Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers: Herbert’s ordinary numbers have him trending downward.

Can a Rookie Win MVP?

For Jayden Daniels to become the first rookie MVP since Jim Brown in 1957, he’ll need to continue making huge plays and leading his team to victories. His Week 3 performance on “Monday Night Football” showed us what he’s capable of, and we can’t rule out more signature moments to come.