Bijan Robinson, Kenneth Walker III should be serious MVP candidates
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL MVP award has predominantly gone to quarterbacks in recent years, with only four non-quarterbacks winning since 2000, the last being Adrian Peterson in 2012.
- Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III have had standout performances through four weeks, with impressive rushing and receiving yards and multiple touchdowns.
- Despite their strong stats, Robinson and Walker remain long shots in MVP betting odds, reflecting a broader bias favoring quarterbacks in MVP considerations.
- Running backs like Jahmyr Gibbs, Robinson, and Walker earn significantly less than top quarterbacks, partly due to injury risks, which affects their perceived value despite their on-field contributions.
- The article argues for a reevaluation of the MVP criteria to genuinely recognize the most valuable player to their team, which could increase the chances of running backs winning the award if voters shift their perspective.
