With five games played in the Seattle Seahawks’ 2019 season, Russell Wilson is projected to have a career-best year that makes him a strong MVP candidate. What may stop the quarterback winning the highest single season honor is Patrick Mahomes.
Playing in a juggernaut Andy Reid offense on the Kansas City Chiefs, Mahomes is able to put up gaudier numbers in an attack that passes more often and features more dynamic weapons. After five games, the 24-year-old has 1831 yards and 11 passing touchdowns at 9.4 yards per attempt and a 65.