NFL MVP Race: Latest Power Rankings ft. Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers - November 23th, 2021

The NFL MVP race continues to heat up as the 2021 NFL season goes on. Entering Week 12, there are significant changes to the top five, including a new number one overall favorite.

Based on recent performance and the overall body of work this year, here are the NFL MVP Power Rankings:

NFL MVP Race: Top 5 candidates

#5 - Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

Last week: #1

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen

Josh Allen dropped from the top spot in the NFL MVP race but remained in the top five. He has struggled over his last three games, losing two of them and throwing five interceptions in that span. He is still having a solid season, ranking in the top ten in the NFL in passing yards, touchdowns and QBR while having the third-most rushing yards among all quarterbacks.

#4 - Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals

Last week: #3

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray has missed the last three games for the Arizona Cardinals due to injury. They are on a bye this week, and he is likely to return after that.

He leads the NFL in completion percentage, yards per completion and passer rating while ranking sixth in QBR. He could very well be leading the NFL MVP race right now if it weren't for his absence the last few weeks.

NFL MVP Race: The Top 3

Here are the top 3 in the NFL MVP race heading into Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season.

#3 - Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers

Last week: #4

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers has been extremely efficient this season. He has lost just two of his ten games and has only thrown four interceptions. He ranks second in the NFL in passer rating, fourth in QBR and fifth in touchdown passes.

The reigning NFL MVP is making a solid case to win it again this season. It would be his fourth NFL MVP award and just one shy of the record set by Peyton Manning.

#2 - Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys

Last week: #2

Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott

Despite a rough game last week, Dak Prescott is still having the best season of his career. He ranks third in the NFL in completion percentage and sixth in passer rating while throwing for 20 touchdowns. The Dallas Cowboys are the top-ranked offense this season and Dak Prescott is a big reason why. He has an opportunity to win his first NFL MVP with a solid finish to the season.

#1 - Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Last week: #5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady

Tom Brady has taken over the lead in the NFL MVP race after a solid performance this week on Monday Night Football. He got the Buccaneers back on track after two straight losses.

Tom Brady currently leads the NFL in touchdown passes while also ranking in the top five in QBR, passer rating and passing yards. Brady, like Rodgers, is seeking his fourth NFL MVP award.

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