NFL MVP Rankings: Josh Allen Leads as Brock Purdy and Joe Burrow Follow
The NFL MVP race is becoming clearer as Week 8 approaches, with several quarterbacks distinguishing themselves. Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills quarterback, continues to lead the MVP standings, maintaining his status as the preseason favorite.
Allen boasts a positively graded play rate of 21.2% and ranks first among qualified quarterbacks in expected points added (EPA) per play at 0.38. He also holds the highest PFF rushing grade at 91.5 and averages 8.8 yards per pass attempt, showcasing his offensive prowess.
Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers ranks second in PFF grade at 86.1, having thrown 15 touchdown passes this season. Despite injuries to his receiving corps, he leads all quarterbacks in positive EPA rate at 56.8% and ranks fourth in EPA per play at 0.28. Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals ranks first in PFF grade among qualified quarterbacks at 91.2, with a low negatively graded play rate of 5.4% and a completion rate of 71.7%.
Caleb Williams, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, is considered a long-shot MVP candidate with odds of +1700. Since returning from injury, he has thrown for over 300 yards in consecutive games and has a high adjusted completion percentage of 86.1%, making him a notable contender despite limited passing volume.
