Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, and we’re starting to see real separation between contenders and pretenders — not just among teams, but among MVP hopefuls. After a week filled with upsets, quarterback duels, and standout performances, here are your top five NFL MVP candidates heading into Week 10.

NFL MVP Race Week 9

[caption id="attachment_253181" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Oct 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images[/caption]

5. Jonathan Taylor

The NFL MVP award has long been quarterback-dominated, which means any non-QB candidate simply can’t afford an off

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