The NFL season has just one regular season game left and the MVP picture is taking shape. We've narrowed down the candidate list to the top four players, because the race is nearly over at this point. It's not just stats and wins that determine the MVP, although those are incredibly important. It's also how much a player means to their team and how drastic the drop-off would be if the player in question were to miss time. With that in mind, here the NFL MVP Power Rankings With One Game Left:
4. Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
Andy Dalton might have held this spot before a thumb injury that could cost him the rest of the season and allowed Wilson to move up. Wilson has been nothing short of incredible lately, as his offensive line has finally improved to the point that Wilson has some time in the pocket. In his last six games, Wilson has thrown 21 TDs and one picks. For the season, he's completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,827 yards, 31 TDs and eight picks.
3. Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals
We saw what happened last season to the Cardinals without Palmer. He's the most important part of the team, and they'd be in serious trouble without him. This season, Palmer is completing 64.5 percent of his passes for 4,542 yards, 34 TDs and 10 INTs. The difference between Palmer and the next two spots is not a large one.
2. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
Brady has proved "Deflategate" should have been a non-issue and that he is an MVP candidate. He's completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 4,633 yards, 36 TDs and 7 INTs. He's torched nearly every defense he's faced and it doesn't look like he'll slow down this season. Brady has battled through injuries to his supporting cast and he has a case for being ranked higher.
1. Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
Newton completing 58.6 percent of his passes for 3,544 yards, 33 TDs and 10 INTs isn't that impressive. Adding 626 yards and eight scores on the ground helps, but it's not the biggest reason Newton is the MVP front-runner. Newton has almost nothing around him and still has the Panthers at 14-1. There isn't a QB in the NFL doing so much with so little. TE Greg Olsen is a weapon, but that's the only true threat Newton has. The rest of his WRs are castoffs and his Newton's offensive line is not that great. Newton's stellar play with little support is why he deserves the MVP.
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