The Craziest NFL MVP Race In YEARS | HARD PASS Ep. #60

The NFL MVP race is CHAOS right now. Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen … the usual names are still in the race, but this season there are some surprising candidates in the mix as well. Drake Maye is officially in the MVP chat. The Patriots rookie is the second favorite at FanDuel, leading the NFL in completion percentage and near the top in passing touchdowns and QBR and it looks like the Patriots have found thier next STAR.

Doug Kezirian breaks down why the MVP race is wide open, who the real contenders are, and why betting markets tell the true story. Media narratives matter, voters are human, and this award is as much about timing and momentum as it is stats! From Baker and Stafford, to Jonathan Taylor and Jalen Hurts flying under the radar, Doug explains which players actually have a path to hardware and which hype trains are about to die down.

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"The MVP race is wide open with several unusual suspects atop the list of candidates, no bigger surprise than New England quaterback Drake Maye" - Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #60

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Huddle Up

🏈 The NFL MVP race is heating up and it’s not just the usual candidates this time around. Drake Maye, the 23-year-old in only his second season, is currently the second favorite for the award. Could he actually be a contender? Doug gives his take on the race so far.

01:40 - Drake Maye's MVP Chances

🏈 Former Patriot Julian Edelman and a former MVP argue their case for Drake Maye’s MVP chances, and Doug responds with his thoughts on why people are buying stock in the Patriots’ young star.

03:52 - Doug Explains Why The MVP Race Is Wide Open

🏈 Doug talks about Jalen Hurts flying under the radar, why team success matters so much, and explains why the MVP race is wide open for the taking.

04:55 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans react to Doug’s take on the Ravens not being true Super Bowl contenders, and his take about Victor Wembanyama eventually being in the GOAT debates.

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