Barring something unbelievable in Weeks 16 and 17, Russell Wilson won’t win the MVP this season. That’s because it’s not actually the award for the most valuable player, and maybe it never was.
SB Nation has done a very fine job of tracking the MVP race throughout the season, and it demonstrates what the award has really turned into. It’s linked, but is too good not to include hard-hitting subtitles such as these:
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Lamar Jackson has been freaky, spectacular, entertaining, and if you had to build a list he’d probably be around the 5th best running back in the NFL.