Big win for the Colts against the Jags last night. Down 10 points in the 3rd quarter against a conference foe, thursday night's showdown between the two teams screamed "trap game" for the Colts. Well trap game it wasn't, and 361 passing yards and 3 TD's later, Peyton Manning helped clinch the Colts the fifth spot in the AFC Playoffs, not to mention a possible second NFL MVP award. No team has meant more to his team resurgence than Manning (besides Tony Romo), and during the Colts current 8-game winning streak, Manning's quarterback rating is over 110, and his 19 touchdowns during that time span is tied for 1st in the NFL. Point blank, he is hands down the best quarterback in the NFL, and is the sole reason his Colts are the most feared team going into the playoffs. Right now, he is this years MVP.
Other Candidates
Kurt Warner: His team has faded as of late, but the Cardinals clinched their first NFC West title, and Warner is the main reason why.
Matt Ryan: A rookie, really? Philadelphia product Matt Ryan has played like a season-veteran all year, and if the Falcons can clinch a playoff spot just a year after the Michael Vick debacle, Ryan should get some major consideration.
DeMarcus Ware: I hate the cowboys, but Ware is the best defensive player in the NFC, possibly in the NFL. If you don't believe me, look at his 19.5 sacks this year, against mostly double-teams. If Ware can break Michael Strahan's record of 22.5 sacks in a season, and the Cowboys win their final 2 games to make it into the playoffs, Ware's stock goes up.
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