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NFL MVP race: Can Philip Rivers make a late run?

By Joel Deering

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts as he runs off the field following a 33-30 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts as he runs off the field following a 33-30 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 13, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Patrick Mahomes or Drew Brees? Which QB would you choose to win the NFL MVP race this season? Hold on just a minute! What if I gave you a third candidate?

With a win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers are now 11-3. That’s tied for the best record in the AFC. Who’s leading the charge for Los Angeles? Philip Rivers. By leading a comeback win over his AFC West division rivals, he has firmly inserted himself into the NFL MVP race.

I personally thought he was already in the NFL MVP race heading into last night’s game, but the Chargers’ win has seemed to open everyone’s eyes to just how good he’s been this season. Let’s take a look at his stats.

Stats: 69.4% completions for 3,951 yards, 31 TDs, eight INTs and a passer rating of 112.4

By simply looking at his stats this season, it’s clear Rivers is having a great year. However, we can’t know just how close he really is in the NFL MVP race until we see how those numbers stack up against the competition.

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