The Associated Press has picked the NFL MVP every year since 1957. Thirteen were quarterbacks on teams that led the NFL in scoring and reached the championship game.
Their record in those games: 6-7.
The losers were Y.A. Tittle in 1963, Johnny Unitas in 1964, Joe Theismann in Super Bowl XVIII, Dan Marino in Super Bowl XIX, Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLII, Peyton Manning in Super Bowl XLVIII and Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50.
Sorry, Matt Ryan.
The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback is expected to become the 14th member of this club. Results of this season's MVP voting will be revealed on Saturday night, the eve of Super Bowl LI between the Falcons (13-5) and the Patriots (16-2) at Houston's NRG Stadium.