According to ESPN Analytics’ Seth Walder (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts have two players ranked among his ‘Top 100 real NFL MVP Candidates’ of the 2024 season—as both All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nelson (59th) and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (73rd) made the advanced statistical cut:
59. Quenton Nelson, G, Indianapolis Colts
There’s often an assumption that once offensive linemen are considered good, they’re permanently treated as such. But like any other position, great offensive linemen can have down games or seasons.