NFL MVP Top 10 Rankings After Week 11: Allen Rises, Mahomes Drops
Week 11 showed up ready to stir the pot, and the MVP race definitely felt it. A couple of players shot upward, while one big name slid right out of the Top 10. The whole thing feels like it could tip over again at any second. This is the updated look at how things stack up, with a more laid-back vibe and a little more variety in how we talk about each contender.
Jonathan Taylor
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The Colts didn’t even take the field, but Jonathan Taylor held tight at the top. Leading the league in rushing by a wide margin will do that. Indianapolis leans on him in every game, and with a tougher schedule coming up, he’ll have plenty of spotlight moments. If he keeps churning out yards like this, he won’t give anyone room to catch him.
Matthew Stafford
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Another gritty outing from Matthew Stafford helped the Rams stay in control of the NFC West. The numbers weren’t loud, but the win mattered. He’s sitting on 27 touchdowns with just two picks, and he looks as sharp as ever at 37. If Los Angeles can grab the 1 seed, his case could heat up fast.
Drake Maye
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Eight straight wins for the Patriots have a lot to do with Drake Maye looking way more seasoned than a second-year quarterback usually does. He’s leading the league in passing yards and putting up a clean 20/5 touchdown-to-interception ratio. New England keeps stacking wins, and its MVP buzz keeps getting louder.
Josh Allen
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Josh Allen didn’t just show up in Week 11. He exploded back into the MVP conversation with a record-setting performance against Tampa Bay. He reminded everyone how dangerous he is as both a passer and a runner. Let’s say the Bills stay in the hunt for the AFC’s top spot; he’ll stay right in the thick of things.
Baker Mayfield
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Things got trickier for Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers have dropped two straight, and his Week 11 turnovers didn’t help. Tampa Bay still leads the NFC South, but the cushion is thin. He needs a sharper outing soon if he wants back into the stronger half of this list.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba should definitely be building a highlight reel every single week. Another 100-plus yard showing pushed him to 1,146 on the season, and he’s got a real shot at hitting 2,000. Seattle might’ve lost, but he didn’t. As long as the Seahawks stay in the mix, he’ll keep rising.
Jalen Hurts
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No flash, no trouble, just clean football. Jalen Hurts kept things steady in a win over Detroit. The Eagles defense has been carrying the bulk of the load, so for Hurts to move up, he’ll need more big-yardage days. Still, he’s the heartbeat of an offense that keeps finding ways to win.
Sam Darnold
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Four interceptions is never the afternoon a quarterback wants, and Sam Darnold felt that sting. Even with the turnovers, Seattle only lost by two to the Rams. His MVP stock definitely dipped, but a bounce-back game could stop the slide.
Micah Parsons
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Green Bay’s defense loves having Micah Parsons around. He’s been a wrecking ball with eight sacks and 27 pressures. Teams try to block him with extra help, and it still doesn’t really slow him down. The Packers are sticking around in the NFC North race, and Parsons is one big reason why.
Jared Goff
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Jared Goff just barely clings to the list after struggling against the Eagles. His 21/4 touchdown touchdown-to-interception ratio keeps him afloat, but he needs a sharper performance soon. Detroit has the pieces, and he just has to steady things to stay in the conversation.