CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Almost everywhere Christian McCaffrey went last week in London, the words “NFL MVP candidate" were part of his introduction.
The running back was easily the most recognizable member of the Carolina Panthers, especially with quarterback Cam Newton at home rehabbing a left foot injury. The attention was deserved, given the numbers McCaffrey has put up so far this season.
But is McCaffrey the favorite to win the award, which has gone to only six running backs in the past 25 years and none since Adrian Peterson took home the prize in 2012 with the Minnesota Vikings?