2. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers
This article is being published before Tampa Bay’s Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions, so Baker’s spot in the NFL MVP race is a little less certain than everyone else on this list. However, assuming he doesn’t implode in front of a national audience, Mayfield should be in the thick of all MVP discussions for the foreseeable future.
The former first-overall pick has been a godsend for the Cleveland Browns, guiding this team to win after win despite a seemingly endless barrage of injuries to his offensive line and almost every single wide receiver on the depth chart. Despite all this, Mayfield remains one of the game’s most efficient all-around passers. In short, he’s everything the Buccaneers could hope for and will undoubtedly justify his impending extension.
