October 2 NFL MVP Chase and FBS Playoff Chase

October 2 NFL MVP Chase and FBS Playoff Chase

Photo credit: Torsten Bolten

In this issue:

• NFL MVP Chase Update After Week 3
• FBS Playoff Chase Update

NFL MVP CHASE

Quarterbacks, backs, and receivers can earn MVP points every week that a) the player’s team got a victory and b) he played a very good or great game in that victory.

I revised the standings slightly from last week. Before, I had the requirement of 20 pass attempts for a quarterback to qualify for earning MVP points. Then Jared Goff went 18 for 18 for 292 yards and two touchdowns. I’ve changed the requirement to 20 pass attempts or 200 yards. I made the change for the first four weeks of the season and it’s reflected in these standings.

1. Sam Darnold, QB, Vikings (4–0) 4.649 MVP Points
2. Nico Collins, WR, Texans (3–1) 4.203
3. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (4–0) 4.060
4. Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders (3–1) 3.471
5. James Cook, RB, Bills (3–1) 3.350
6. Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (4–0) 3.290
7. David Montgomery, RB, Lions (3–1) 3.250
8. C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans (3–1) 3.215