There currently are 11 players – all quarterbacks – listed with odds greater than 20-1 to be named the 2022 NFL MVP. But ultimately, no one can be certain of who will win, and you never know when someone will come out of the woodwork to compete for the honor.
NFL.com’s Adam Schein recently ranked nine “dark horse” candidates, including Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, whom he slated eighth on the list. Schein wrote:
Perhaps the Vikings receiver doesn’t get enough credit for being one of the truly elite offensive players in the game today. If so, that’s a shame. I’ve voted him first-team All-Pro in both of his NFL seasons. I mean, look at this production:
Year 1: 88 catches for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns
Year 2: 108 catches for 1,616 yards and 10 touchdowns
Minnesota can surprise people this year with a great new head coach and a fresh infusion of new energy. Jefferson is an alpha dog. His impact goes beyond even his gaudy numbers.