The top 5 darkhorse candidates for NFL MVP are as follows

1. Daniel Jones, QB, Colts

In his first season in Indy, INDIANA JONES looked every bit the part, cooking defenses up until his unfortunate injury that derailed the Colts season. Given a full season and a bill of good health, Daniel “Dimes” Jones could be the shot in the arm that the Colts need to take the next step and return to the BOWL.

2. Tyler Shough, QB, Saints

It’s SHOUGHTIME in New Orleans! Tyler Shoughed defenses en route to an undefeated December and looked every bit the part of a franchise changing QB, all while completing passes to receivers moonlighting as cashiers at Rouses. With a retooled offense under Coach Kellen Moore, all signs point to Shough continuing to progress towards the upper echelon of NFL QBs. Is this the year a Saints QB brings the MVP to the Big Easy city?

3. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jags

MAGA Trev looked ELITE last year, torching defenses up and down Jacksonville Beach. Entering his 6th season, now could be the time for him to officially enter ELITE status. With the added incentive of meeting President Donald J. Trump at the White House, Trevor Lawrence will continue doing everything in his power to bring the Vincent Lombardi Trophy to Jacksonville.

4. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Browns

After a LEGENDARY rookie season resulting in becoming the 16th rookie to earn Pro Bowl honors in HISTORY, Shedeur Sanders looks to build off his LEGENDARY start to his career. Earning MVP honors and bringing the hapless Browns to prominence would secure Shedeur’s place right next to Lebron James in Cleveland lore. Laughing in the face of naysayers, Shedeur Sanders continues to achieve Greatness at every level, and MVP could be his first step of seeing his number forever imprinted on Huntington Bank Stadium just as it is in Boulder.

5. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys

Arsenal won the Premier League. Knicks won the First and Only NBA Double. Is this their year chat? The veteran entering his 11th season is already a first ballot Hall of Famer. Only two things are missing from his HISTORIC career: a trip to the BOWL, and MVP honors. 2026 could be the Cowboys year, and Dak once again leads the way. Cowboys faithful may finally have a BOWL they can watch on a platform other than VHS if Dak can bring home MVP honors.

Who do you have as your MVP darkhorses, tMSB? I’ll hang up and listen.