Rodgers, who completed 68 percent of his throws for over 4,600 yards and 45 touchdowns, didn't throw multiple interceptions in any game this season. Rodgers was obviously of great importance to the Packers and he operated with surgical precision, but Brees had an unprecedented season. Some of that has to do with the fact that Rodgers sat out the final game of the regular season, and often took his foot off the gas late in games with the Packers way ahead on the scoreboard, but you can't argue with the numbers. Speaking of wins, there is a cynical case to be made that no player's importance has been highlighted more during this season than injured Colts helmsman Peyton Manning. Why? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The NFL will hand out its yearly awards tonight in the league's first live awards show on the eve of the Super Bowl. You got the feeling that this season's NFL MVP award would come down to Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Although there's a case to be made for both Brees and Brady, I've been saying all along that Rodgers deserved the honor. 25 Ryan. 2011: NFL: Aaron Rodgers : Green Bay Packers: 2010: NFL: Tom Brady : New England Patriots: 2009: NFL: ... AP NFL MVP, Pro Bowl... Frivolities. Although he got a little competition late in the year, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers handily defeated all challengers in voting for the 2011 NFL MVP. Beyond that, his Packers still remain undefeated and look poised to win their second Superbowl in a row. When is the MVP voted on? Pro Football Writers Association NFL MVP award. While Rodgers has been playing his position with a proficiency that few have rivaled in the game's history there is another MVP candidate who will hardly be confused for an archtypal quarterback: Tim Tebow. Not only did he lack a running game, he threw just six interceptions in 502 passing attempts during the regular season—that's phenomenal. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. Rodgers compiled 4,643 passing yards, 45 touchdowns and six interceptions and an NFL record 122.5 passer rating in only 15 games (he rested for the playoffs in Week 17). Yes, but not since Lawrence Taylor in 1986. Find more MVP trivia here. 2011: NFL: Aaron Rodgers : Green Bay Packers: 2010: NFL: Tom Brady : New England … Aaron Rodgers is the odds on favorite to win this award, and there's little questioning why. The other two votes went to Brees. Raiders' entire starting offensive line and Johnathan Abram are deemed ‘high risk’ and will go on COVID list, Bucs-Raiders moved up to Sunday at 4:05pm ET, Seahawks-Cardinals switched to prime time at 8:20pm ET, Where Packers RBs rank among the top seven ➡️. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). A week earlier, it was Giants quarterback Eli Manning stealing the spotlight on the game's largest stage -- Jerry Jones' sprawling football palace in Arlington. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Not only did Brees break Dan Marino's long-standing mark for passing yardage in a single season, but he also broke his own record by completing an incredible 71.2 percent of his passes. Every vote cast since he entered the NFL: 68.5 Manning. In 2011, Drew Brees threw for the most yards (5,476), but Aaron Rodgers won the AP NFL MVP award. Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you. Part of HuffPost News. Contact me at nflmvpvoting@gmail.com. When you consider the fact that the Saints threw the ball with much more regularity, though, it stands to reason that Brees was the more important player. Each week during the latter stages of this NFL season it seems that another player has stepped forward to make his case for the Most Valuable Player. Who votes for the award? Obviously he didn't do anything negative to take himself out of the running, so many of the voters likely feel obligated to give Rodgers the MVP. 53 Brady. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Not only did Brees set single-season marks in passing yardage and completion percentage, but he also had one more touchdown than Rodgers. All things being equal, though, Brees is the most deserving. It obviously isn't a surprise that Rodgers won the award since he was the decided favorite and had a fantastic season, but the manner in which he won was a bit of a shock. When is the MVP announced? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enters as a slight favorite, but he is far from a lock. Site Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 4:30AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Peyton Manning's stunning return from four neck surgeries netted him The Associated Press 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, though not the season's MVP honor. After the votes were counted up, it turns out Rodgers came away with his first MVP award. My 10 NFL Defensive MVP's for the 2010-2011 Season 2011 NFL Hall of Fame Candidates: Predictions & Voting Details for Final 17 Early 2011 Fantasy Football Draft Guide Full of Sleepers and Breakout Candidates for Next Season And, just a week before that, Manning had himself a field-level seat for the masters class in NFL quarterback put on by Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers as he authored a stunning game-winning drive in the final minute. Russell Wilson has NEVER received a single MVP vote. The Saints averaged 4.9 yards per carry this season (fifth in the NFL) while the Packers averaged 3.9 yards per carry (27th). Are you a Stathead, too? NFL MVP 2011: Aaron Rodgers Blows out Drew Brees for Coveted Award Ryan Rudnansky Senior Writer I February 5, 2012 Comments. Rodgers received 48 votes from a panel of 50 Associated Press voters, earning his first MVP award by beating New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees (2 votes). Like competing soloists straining to gain notice in a high-profile philharmonic group, a select group of quarterbacks have seemingly alternated orchestrating mesmeric performances. Here are the main candidates for the NFL MVP award, as well as predictions and results regarding the voting. I understand that Rodgers was absolutely spectacular and led his team to a 15-1 mark, but Brees had a record-breaking season. Because of the hype surrounding Rodgers entering the season, he was the odds-on favorite to win the MVP from day one. With Manning missing the entire season due to injury, the Colts have fallen from AFC contender to NFL Draft frontrunner. Join our linker program. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Brees threw interceptions in critical moments in losses against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and St. Louis Rams. Here are the main candidates for the NFL MVP award, as well as predictions and results regarding the voting. 33 Rodgers. Has a defensive player won? It was truly a historical season in the league as passing was rampant, so there is no shortage of legitimate candidates. MVP winners > 2011-2018 > 2001-2010 > 1991-2000 > 2011-2018 > 1981-1990 > 1971-1980 > 1957-1970 > AFL (1960-1969) Voters; Facts & figures; Other Awards > OPOY > DPOY; Features > Defensive void > Voting method > Winning ways > Controversies Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. 50 Jackson. Find out more. He's been near perfect this season, throwing 39 touchdown passes through 14 weeks compared to only six interceptions. Vote on who you think should win, and if you feel we omitted a deserving candidate, please let us know in the comment section. I think you can also factor in the teams' records in this case. He added 257 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns for the Packers, which finished 15-1 for the first time in franchise history. As far as individual NFL honors go, it doesn’t get much better than winning the MVP award.While MVP conversations start in week one and intensify with every passing week of action, many might not know how MVP voting works. We made it easy for you to exercise your right to vote! Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, October 22, 3:44PM. Fifty media members who cover the NFL, including eight former players.

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