2016 NFL Awards Predictions: Most Valuable Player
With the 2016 season just around the corner, theScore's team of NFL editors cast their votes for each of the league's major awards.
NFL Awards Predictions
- Rookies of the Year
- Most Valuable Player
- Defensive Player of the Year
- Offensive Player of the Year
- Coach of the Year
Most Valuable Player
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2015 was a wakeup call. We'll soon see the NFL's best player return to form. - David P. Woods
It's never been more apparent that only quarterbacks and running backs will be considered for the league's most pre-eminent, individual prize. With that in mind, the pick is Aaron Rodgers. When he's on, he's the undisputed top player in the league and with Jordy Nelson back and a renewed focus on championship glory, he promises to be on more times than not this year. - Michael McClymont
With a healthy squad, new tight end, skinny running back, and last year in the rearview mirror, A-Rod is poised for his third MVP award. - Mitch Sanderson
Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers
Rivers was in MVP contention last season until Keenan Allen was lost to injury. With Allen returning, speedster Travis Benjamin added in free agency, and an offensive line that is finally healthy, Rivers should be able to put up spectacular numbers all season long. - Jack Browne
Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
Wilson took the league by storm, throwing for 24 touchdowns against a lone interception in the second half of last season. With the Seahawks adjusting to a pass-heavy scheme now that Marshawn Lynch retired, Wilson's continued improvement will catapult him to his first MVP award. - Arun Srinivasan
Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
With Kelvin Benjamin returning from injury, the Panthers offense will be deeper and more dangerous in 2016. Newton will use the Panthers' Super Bowl loss as fuel to power him to back-to-back MVP honors. - Justin Boone
Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers
This is the year a wideout finally takes home the NFL's highest individual honor. Ben Roethlisberger staying healthy for 16 games would put Brown in position to break the single-season records for both receptions and receiving yards. - Dan Wilkins