In 2001, Kurt Warner topped some of his stats from 1999 in a good way. Others, less good. But Warner won his second MVP award that year in spite of throwing 22 interceptions because for the first and only time in his career he led the NFL in passing yards: 4,830 of them, the most in Rams history.
Voters also probably liked that he led the league in completion percentage, completions, touchdowns, yards per attempt, passer rating, won 14 games and anything else that is relevant.
Warner’s franchise record has stood for two decades, even as changes to the league have made it easier for quarterbacks to rack up huge gains in the passing game, but the acquisition of Matthew Stafford — and the 17th regular season game — means that 2021 could be the year that it falls.