Under The Radar NFL MVP Candidates For The 2024 Season

Though the 2024 NFL season is over a month away, there is still time to begin speculating about the forthcoming MVP competition. It’s a great time to start looking at some of the best options to win NFL MVP this season. Many around the NFL have already begun to pick their favorites for the MVP award. Traditionally the MVP award is given out to quarterbacks in the NFL. Some day very soon that may change.

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens won the award last year. Defeating players like Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. They were both considered 17-1 long shots going into the season. The regular suspects will be back in the running for the NFL MVP award in 2024. However, our attention is directed today toward a few of the unsung heroes. Who has the potential to upend the status quo and make an almost unbelievable run at the trophy?

Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets

Despite being a huge disappointment in his debut season with the New York Jets. The veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers refused to allow an Achilles tear to ruin his NFL career. Rodgers is getting ready for what could be his finest season yet.

It has just been two years since Rodgers won his second MVP in a row. As well as his fourth MVP in total. Even though he left the Green Bay Packers after a disappointing season. The 40-year-old should still be able to contribute to ending Gang Green’s 13-year postseason wait.

Entering his 20th season of professional football. Aaron Rodgers is surrounded by some of the best playmakers he has ever had the opportunity to work with. One of the league’s most intriguing young backfields. Led by rising star Breece Hall, will help hold opponents at bay and allow Rodgers more time to pass. In order to become the oldest MVP in league history and surpasses Tom Brady‘s record. The Jets must stay healthy and perform as expected.

Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts

Anthony Richardson was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts at No. 4 overall, in the 2023 draft. Which was a significant risk. They had a small taste of the potentially enormous rewards early last season. In 2024 they might get much more in the form of an NFL MVP-caliber season from the sophomore signal-caller.

Despite his exceptional stature and agility for a quarterback. As well as his dominance at the combine. Richardson’s lack of long-term experience in college raised serious questions. However, Richardson appeared to be in control right away. So those worries proved to be unjustified.

An MVP award isn’t out of the question if Richardson demonstrates progress in Year 2. If he plays a significant portion of the season. Especially given the profound impression he made on just 173 offensive snaps in 2023.

Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to a four-year, $180 million contract. Giving them the largest prize in the 2024 free-agent market. His signing was a big success for the Falcons. Who has been without a starting-caliber quarterback since Matt Ryan?

In addition to making Atlanta the team to beat in the wide-open NFC South. Cousins has the potential to put the NFL on notice and lead his team to a real Super Bowl and earn MVP consideration in 2024. Despite coming off an Achilles injury and entering at age 36 when the season begins. Cousins will have plenty of time to impress his new employer.

Cousins may also benefit significantly from a little scheduling luck in his MVP campaign. The Falcons will have the easiest schedule in the league in 2024. The teams they will face have a combined record of 131-158 from the previous campaign. Even though Michael Penix Jr. was selected by Atlanta with the eighth overall pick. There is some debate about quarterback play. However, Cousins can calm any worries with a strong performance in the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Starting what could be a dominant run for an unexpected MVP award.

Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

In the NFL, the MVP is usually typically awarded to the quarterback. Since 2000, only four running backs have taken home MVP awards. Adrian Peterson won the last one in 2012. This year, Christian McCaffrey can do the same. Since being acquired by the San Francisco 49ers in a trade during the 2022 season. McCaffrey has been amazing.

In his first full season in the Bay Area. He finished third in the MVP vote last year. After accumulating a league-high 2,023 yards and 21 touchdowns on 339 touches. Even though McCaffrey was unquestionably the top running back in the league. He won Offensive Player of the Year, he fell far short of eventual MVP Lamar Jackson. Dak Prescott, the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, also finished ahead of him.

To persuade fans to award the MVP to a running back in 2024. McCaffrey’s campaign will probably need to be even more spectacular. In addition to a poor performance from all of the top quarterbacks. It might be enough to end the quarterback MVP trend. If McCaffrey breaks Chris Johnson‘s record of 2,509 yards from scrimmage. While leading San Francisco to the best record in the league.

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Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears passed up the opportunity to select a quarterback first overall in the 2023 draft. However, in 2024, history did not repeat itself. Chicago decided to draft Caleb Williams with this year’s first overall selection. The Bears can only hope that the USC star. Can, have the same kind of game-changing impact as the Houston Texans as C.J. Stroud did?

The Bears selected Williams in the first round of the NFL draft. They also selected Rome Odunze, one of the class’s best wide receivers, with ninth overall pick. To complete what appears to be the most talented receiving group in the league. The Washington star will team up with valued trade acquisition Keenan Allen and current No. 1 pass-catcher DJ Moore.

There are no skill-position gaps on Chicago’s roster with D’Andre Swift currently as the lead back. As well as Cole Kmet emerging as one of the best young tight ends in the NFL. After conceding 166 sacks in 2021 and 2023. The offensive line is a little concerning. Adding experienced guard Ryan Bates through a trade could help stabilize a group of promising players.

Williams will be the main man holding the Windy City’s title aspirations. However, throwing for over 10,000 yards and scoring 93 touchdowns at USC and Oklahoma. Williams should be ready for the challenge.