NFL: Ranking The 5 MVP Candidates Through Week 15

Dec 14, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) puts on his helmet before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) puts on his helmet before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 20, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) reacts to his rushing touchdown with wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) reacts to his rushing touchdown with wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

3. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are sitting at 10-4 on the season and are considered a legitimate contender to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl this season. Andrew Luck is the sole reason for the Colts being in this position, and he is well on his way to becoming the superstar quarterback that many expected him to be. He is gaining more and more comparisons to Peyton Manning with each passing week.

Luck has thrown for 4,492 yards, 38 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions so far this season. He does need to work on his patience and decision making to cut down on some of his interceptions, but for the most part he is leaps and bounds better than last season. It’s going to be difficult for the Colts to get past the New England Patriots or Denver Broncos, but Luck can’t be underestimated.

All of that being said, he is going to win an MVP award at some point in his career if he continues on the route that he has been on so far in his career. Luck has all of the tools to become one of the best quarterbacks to play the game, and he has shown a lot of improvement in those tools this year.

Next: 2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers