2025 NFL MVP dark horses: Ja'Marr Chase, Travis Hunter, Baker Mayfield among potential candidates
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The article discusses the NFL's MVP dynamics, noting that quarterbacks typically dominate the award. Despite stellar performances by running backs like Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley, and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase last season, they received limited MVP recognition. The piece then explores potential dark horse candidates for the 2025 MVP, highlighting non-quarterbacks like Barkley and Chase, as well as quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, Jared Goff, Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, and others. The discussion emphasizes these players' potential impact and the challenges they face in gaining MVP attention amidst a quarterback-centric award landscape.
Originally by Judy Battistaon June 10, 2025
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