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Jonathan Taylor Challenges Quarterback MVP Dominance

11/13/2025

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Jonathan Taylor is emerging as a contender for the NFL MVP award, challenging a quarterback-dominated history.
The last non-quarterback to win the MVP was Adrian Peterson in 2012.
If Taylor continues his strong play, he could become the 19th running back to win the MVP.
The key question remains whether voters will overlook the quarterback bias that has persisted for 13 seasons.

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Story summary

Jonathan Taylor is emerging as a contender for the NFL MVP award, challenging a quarterback-dominated history.
The last non-quarterback to win the MVP was Adrian Peterson in 2012.
If Taylor continues his strong play, he could become the 19th running back to win the MVP.
The key question remains whether voters will overlook the quarterback bias that has persisted for 13 seasons.