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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 quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

1. QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

Last week: 2-1

Last rank: 4th

Four weeks into the 2016 season and Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has placed a stranglehold on the MVP race so far. Three of his four games have resulted in passing for 330 yards or more including throwing for 396 yards against Oakland in week two and this past week in which Ryan picked apart the Carolina defense for 503 yards and four touchdowns.

Ryan is first in the league in passing yards (1,473), tied for first in passing touchdowns (11), and first in passing yards per game (368.2), and because of his stellar play, the Falcons are first in overall offense, scoring offense, passing offense, and first in plays resulting in 20 yards or more.

Two things will be worth monitoring involving Ryan and this MVP race: First, his favorite target Julio Jones is a true game changer and capable of having a hand in the MVP race. Secondly, Ryan is playing lights out so far and his four games this season has eclipsed his entire 2015 season. Can he keep this pace? Can the Falcons keep this train going? If they do, Ryan will be a big reason why.

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