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Updated: 2016 NFL MVP Rankings

By Eric Robinson

Sep 25, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws the ball against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Titans 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws the ball against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Titans 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

T5. WR Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons

Last week: 2-1

Last rank: UR

The week four performance by Jones against the Carolina Panthers catapulted the dynamic receiver into the MVP conversation.

Jones has always been in the upper-echelon when discussing the best receivers and the best playmakers in the NFL and his 12 reception, 300 yard outing against one of the best defenses in the league was legendary. Plain and simple.

As a result, Jones leads the league in receiving yards (488), yards per catch (22.2), yards per game (122.0) and 72% percent of his receptions have resulted in a first down. Outside of his one catch outing against the Saints in week three, Jones has averaged at least 16 yards a catch. Jones tied with Brown last season in receptions and led the league receiving yards. He has to contend with another teammate if he is to stay in the MVP race but his incredible game against Carolina along with his established talent says he deserves to at least be in the preliminary stage of MVP talks.

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