The NFL MVP has long been a quarterback's award. No non-QB has won it since Adrian Peterson back in 2012. There have been just four instances in the 2000s of that occurring: Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006, Shaun Alexander in 2005 and Marshall Faulk in 2000.

That means Philadelphia Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley would be in rare company if he can pull off the feat in 2024. There’s considerable buzz surrounding Barkley’s chances a

This story was written about a month ago. I’m going to update it with new stats following Saquon Barkley’s ridiculous 255 yard performance against the LA Rams on Sunday night football. ============ There’s a lot of talk about explosive plays in the modern-day NFL.