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NFL MVP 2015: Who is leading the race?

By Matt Verderame

Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the field as sunbeams cut across the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the field as sunbeams cut across the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 25-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 25-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Carson Palmer has enjoyed a terrific campaign thus far with the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona is 4-2 and leading the NFC West, looking for its first divisional crown since Kurt Warner was at the helm in 2009.

Many wondered if Palmer would be able to come back after he tore his ACL last season for the second time in his career. So far, the results have been tremendous. Behind a rebuilt offensive line and with head coach/offensive coordinator Bruce Arians whispering sweet plays into his earpiece, Palmer has amassed 1,737 passing yards, the fourth-most in the league. In addition, Palmer has thrown 14 touchdowns, tied for second-best in the NFL, against five interceptions.

With weapons around him such as David Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd and John Brown, there is no reason to believe Palmer will slow down. Palmer is in the first year of his three-year contract, something that must have many fans in the desert smiling wide.

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