An MVP Top Ten, plus Week 7 picks

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Today's topics: NFL MVP Chase and Week 7 picks

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NFL MVP Chase

We now have a top three for NFL MVP candidates and seven right behind. Remember that to earn an MVP point in a game:

• A quarterback must have a 100.0+ passer rating in a win or tie.

• A back or receiver must have 100+ yards from scrimmage in a win or tie.

• Multiple players on the same team can earn an MVP point in the same game if they meet the standard.

Here are the leaders entering Week 7:

4 MVP Points 3 players

Josh Allen, QB, Bills

Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills

Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings

3 MVP Points 7 players

Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals

Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, 49ers

Derek Henry, RB, Titans

Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles

Daniel Jones, QB, Giants

Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs

Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Dolphins

 

20 points have two MVP points, and 44 have one.

WEEK 7 picks

Last week, I went 7-7 against the CBS Sports line.  Week 3 was my first one making picks, and I'm 28-35 for the season. (Yes, the first two weeks were terrible.)  My goal is to be one game over .500 each week and, if not that, then .500 for the season. There's still a chance. 

 Week 7 has a slate of 14 games. Here are my picks:

Lions-Cowboys: Cowboys by 4

Packers-Commanders: Packers by 2

Giants-Jaguars: Giants by 3

Buccaneers-Panthers: Buccaneers by 3

Saints-Cardinals: Cardinals by 1

Ravens-Browns: Ravens by 1

Bengals-Falcons: Bengals by 1

Colts-Titans: Titans by 2

Texans-Raiders: Raiders by 1

Jets-Broncos: Jets by 4

Seahawks-Chargers: Chargers by 1

Chiefs-49ers: 49ers by 2

Steelers-Dolphins: Dolphins by 1

Bears-Patriots: Patriots by 3

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