NFL MVP Chase Tightens

Can Josh Jacobs or Trevor Lawrence win it?

Welcome to the MVP Chase, where I look for, or chase, the best objective criteria in determining greatness without personal bias.

Today’s topic: NFL MVP Chase Entering Week 16

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts saw his lead in the NFL MVP Chase diminish this week. Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson are now right behind.

As a reminder, to win a point in the MVP Chase,

• A quarterback must have a 100.0+ passer rating in a win or tie.
• A back or receiver must have 100+ yards from scrimmage in a win or tie.

(Multiple players on the same team can earn an MVP point in the same game.)

Here are the leaders so after Week 15:

9 MVP Points

Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles (13–1)

8 MVP Points

Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals (10–4)

Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (11–3)

7 MVP Points