For his fourth prediction, Cowherd asserted that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love would secure the NFL MVP award this season. Given that the league includes past MVP winners like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Aaron Rodgers—who have collectively claimed the last six MVP titles—as well as other strong candidates such as Josh Allen and Joe Burrow, Cowherd’s choice stands out as quite unexpected. Nevertheless, this is what makes it a daring prediction.
In a league boasting stars like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Aaron Rodgers—who have claimed the last six MVP awards—along with other leading candidates such as Josh Allen and Joe Burrow, Cowherd’s choice stands out as quite unexpected. However, that’s what makes it a daring prediction.
“During his last 10 starts last season, he [Love] was the top quarterback in the league,” Cowherd commented. “Additionally, there’s some voter fatigue with Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers, and Mahomes winning MVP. People are craving a new narrative, and the media enjoys fresh stories. He’s new and exciting.”
In the 10 games Cowherd highlighted, Love completed 237 of 345 passes (68.7%) for 2,667 yards, 21 touchdowns, and three interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 108.2. In the seven games prior, he was 135-for-234 (57.7%), with 1,492 yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 78.2.
Cowherd also pointed out that the Packers’ offense is “stacked” with talent, including running back Josh Jacobs, wide receivers Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Jayden Reed, tight end Luke Musgrave, and offensive-minded head coach Matt LaFleur.
“By the end of last year, the offense had everyone saying, ‘Wow, what do we have here?’” Cowherd remarked. “With a young quarterback paired with a new crop of receivers, tight ends, and offensive linemen, I believe this offense will be exceptional this year.”
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