re: How close is it right now between Manning and Brady for this years MVP?

Gyno has a point. Smith has been sick, but he is still behind the big four.

See my recent post:

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Alex Smith season stats:

104.1 passer rating - fifth in NFL
70% completion - first in NFL
7.98 YPA - tied for third in NFL

The biggest difference between Smith and the elite QB's is the frequency of passes they throw. Smith is just as efficient as them, but he only averages 24 attempts a game where as Peyton averages 37+ passes with the same efficiency. That is where Peyton is the (arguably) best QB in the league. The truly elite quarterbacks can throw it can 40 times with stifling efficiency where as Alex Smith and RG3 can do it, but they only make 20-25 attempts.

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He's been solid but they still win mostly due to defense and the running game. I think they'll keep winning with Kaepernick. Now substitute Brees for someone else and let's see how they do. Brees doesn't have much of a running and quite possibly the worst defense in the league and yet they're the hottest team in the league. 2 horse race between manning and Brees IMO

Brees still deserves his from 2009

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The biggest difference between Smith and the elite QB's is the frequency of passes they throw. Smith is just as efficient as them, but he only averages 24 attempts a game where as Peyton averages 37+ passes with the same efficiency. That is where Peyton is the (arguably) best QB in the league. The truly elite quarterbacks can throw it can 40 times with stifling efficiency where as Alex Smith and RG3 can do it, but they only make 20-25 attempts.

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If Peyton had Vernon Davis and Frank Gore it wouldn't even be fair the #s he would put up.

No doubt. QBs are always the first names mentioned. A guy like AJ Green, Megatron, Peterson make their teams go.

In that case the award should be called best player w a shitty backup award.

You are truly a fricking tool who doesn't know shite about sports..

Manning's to lose at this point. If Brees brings the Saints to the playoffs though there is no reason he shouldn't be one of the final two. People all have different definitions of "MVP." Without Peyton, the Broncos were still a playoff team. Without Brees, the Saints might not have a single win.

If Brees takes team to playoffs, he SHOULD win MVP. The stats will be there without question. However, the media loves a combination of stats and regular season success. Don't know if they would give the MVP to a wildcard team over a division winner, but Brees would have done what no other QB has done before. It would be a crime if he doesn't get it. But after witnessing Rodgers win it last year over Brees, it makes me think the final standings are more important.

At this point, the Texans would likely get a first round bye. However, if Indy runs the table, or even loses just one more, they could still win their division because they get to play the Texans TWICE. That would likely give them a bye, but not necessarily first seed.

New England also still gets a shot at the Texans. They can lose one more as well but they have the head-to-head tie breaker over Indy, so New England would get the higher seed.

It will all depend on the final standings. Whoever finishes with the higher seed in the AFC will win it IMO. Unless of course Brees pulls of a miracle. Gonna be fun to watch.