There’s no such problem as the 2024 MVP race enters its final stages. Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are superstar talents whose conventional and/or advanced stats match historic standards for MVP consideration.

Only one week of the 2024 NFL regular season remains, which means we've had plenty of time to assess this year's top players, and identify the best candidates to claim MVP honors.

James Jones and LeSean McCoy decide whether Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson has a better MVP case. Allen has 40 total touchdowns and six interceptions, while Lamar has 43 total touchdowns and four interceptions.

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With the playoffs just around the corner, the 2024 NFL MVP race is reaching its climax! From Lamar Jackson’s dominance to Saquon Barkley’s historic season, we break down the top five MVP contenders. Who will take the crown?

As the NFL regular season drew to a close a year ago, the sports world had all but decided who would win NFL MVP. Lamar Jackson’s impressive campaign, which helped lead the Baltimore Ravens to the AFC Championship Game,