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NFL MVP stock watch, Week 5: Russell Wilson, Josh Allen say hello

By Dustin Baker

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 05: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs hands the ball off to Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 during the second half against the New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 05: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs hands the ball off to Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 during the second half against the New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

4. Patrick Mahomes, QB (Kansas City Chiefs)

Last Week’s Ranking: 2nd (-2)

Highest Ranking of Season: 1st (-3)

2020 Stats: 1,134 Passing Yards, 11 Passing TDs, 0 INTs, 67.3% Comp, 114.1 Passer Rating, 1 Rushing TD

Mahomes had a weird “penalty” this week causing him to uncharacteristically tumble two spots — two players simply played a bit better than him, and those men also remained undefeated.

The Chiefs and Patriots were embroiled in a defensive tryst through two quarters, and it felt like mad gridiron scientist, Bill Belichick, might pull off the unthinkable in stunning the Super Bowl champions with a backup quarterback at the helm. That prognosis was way too enthusiastic.

The Chiefs pummeled the Patriots in the second half riding the steam of some daft turnovers by New England.

The NFL’s 2018 MVP contributed two touchdowns tosses of the touch-pass variety while the Chiefs remained perfect in their title-defense season. Next week, Kansas City will host the Las Vegas Raiders who were battered by Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 4.

No interceptions have been thrown by Mahomes in 2020, perhaps his most impressive achievement. Of all quarterbacks that have started at least three games this season, only Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and Derek Carr have yet to throw a single pick.

So, next week with the Chiefs and Raiders will be a battle of interception-less passers.

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