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NFL MVP Race: Top 5 MVP Candidates Heading Into Week 17

By Bryce Olin

Dec 21, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Ravens 25-13. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Ravens 25-13. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass against the New York Jets during the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass against the New York Jets during the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Tom Brady, New England Patriots

4, 029 yards passing yards, 33 touchdowns, 9 interceptions 

It’s so hard to compare Tom Brady to the rest of the league when he has the best weapon in football, Rob Gronkowski, to throw the ball to.

Gronk can make anyone look good; however, Brady has turned back the clock a couple years and is whipping the ball around the field in a 2011-type way.

Brady has thrown for 4,029 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions this season.

Compared to Aaron Rodgers, Brady has been statistically worse, but Brady has only thrown 10 of 33 touchdowns against teams with a losing record, meaning Brady is not bullying weak teams like Rodgers has this season. Brady is winning and playing well against the big dogs.

Although Rodgers and the Packers got the best of Brady head-to-head, I don’t think Brady and head coach Bill Belichick showed their true hand.

Brady has been the best quarterback in the league this season, and he plays on the best team in the NFL.

What more could we ask for from Brady?

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