NFL MVP stock watch, Week 8: Aaron Rodgers storms back

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with Jace Sternberger #87 after a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with Jace Sternberger #87 after a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to make a pass play against theArizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on October 25, 2020, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to make a pass play against theArizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on October 25, 2020, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers demands return placement on the MVP Stock, and it is well deserved.

This is the eighth installment of FanSided‘s 17-part series of MVP award analysis.

Each week, the top five players in contention to take home the NFL’s most esteemed individual award are examined.

The series is a running tabulation of statistics, player performance, and of course, impact on team success. In that respect, this analysis should be considered a linear or non-episodic process.

Players currently on the fringe of MVP candidacy include Derek Carr, Myles Garrett, Ben Roethlisberger. One player exited the Stock Watch, at least for a week, primarily because his team lost, and other players are more worthy of consideration.

To remain on the MVP Stock Watch, players must continue their high-octane success on a weekly basis. If a player plays woefully in a given week, he will probably be jettisoned for awhile until his performance merits re-seeding.

The participants in this week’s Stock Watch changed a bit. Aaron Rodgers rejoined the conversation and the order was shaken up.

After Week 7, here are the top five MVP award contenders for 2020.

**Please note: This series will consider sportsbooks odds but will largely weigh individual statistics and impact on the team by the particular player.

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