NFL MVP Rankings (All)

A definitive, chronological record and ranking of every Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award winner in history, chronicling the league's greatest individual seasons from Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, and Alan Page to multi-time legends Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, and beyond.

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▲ Top 5

Tom Brady (2007) – New England Patriots

Piloted the historic 16-0 regular season with an NFL-record 50 touchdown passes, 4,806 passing yards, and a 117.2 rating.

+106

Peyton Manning (2013) – Denver Broncos

Captured his fifth MVP by setting all-time NFL single-season records with 5,477 passing yards and 55 touchdown passes.

+94

Lamar Jackson (2019) – Baltimore Ravens

Unanimous MVP who led the NFL with 36 passing touchdowns while shattering Michael Vick's quarterback rushing record with 1,206 yards on the ground.

+60

Patrick Mahomes (2018) – Kansas City Chiefs

In his first full year starting, joined Peyton Manning as the only passers in history to throw for 5,000 yards (5,097) and 50 touchdowns.

+36

LaDainian Tomlinson (2006) – San Diego Chargers

Delivered arguably the greatest running back season ever, establishing all-time NFL records with 31 total touchdowns and 186 points scored.

+29

▼ Bottom 5

Mark Moseley (1982) – Washington Redskins

The only full-time placekicker to win MVP, converting 20 of 21 field goals (95.2%) in a strike-shortened season to spark a Super Bowl XVII run.

-140

Earl Morrall (1968) – Baltimore Colts

Stepped in after Unitas suffered an exhibition injury and orchestrated a 13-1 season, throwing an NFL-leading 26 touchdown passes.

-96

Brian Sipe (1980) – Cleveland Browns

Orchestrated the miraculous 'Kardiac Kids' to an 11-5 AFC Central title, passing for 4,132 yards and 30 touchdowns.

-60

Larry Brown (1972) – Washington Redskins

Battled through injuries to rush for 1,216 yards and 8 touchdowns in 12 games, propelling Washington to its first Super Bowl appearance.

-58

Rich Gannon (2002) – Oakland Raiders

Orchestrated the league's top offense with 4,689 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, setting an NFL record with ten 300-yard passing games.

-40

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Tom Brady (2007) – New England Patriots+106

Peyton Manning (2013) – Denver Broncos+94

Lamar Jackson (2019) – Baltimore Ravens+60

Patrick Mahomes (2018) – Kansas City Chiefs+36

LaDainian Tomlinson (2006) – San Diego Chargers+29

Aaron Rodgers (2011) – Green Bay Packers+19

Jim Brown (1958) – Cleveland Browns+13

Peyton Manning (2004) – Indianapolis Colts+13

Adrian Peterson (2012) – Minnesota Vikings+13

Walter Payton (1977) – Chicago Bears+10

Lawrence Taylor (1986) – New York Giants+9

Barry Sanders (1997) – Detroit Lions+6

Steve Young (1994) – San Francisco 49ers+5

Jim Brown (1965) – Cleveland Browns+4

Dan Marino (1984) – Miami Dolphins+3

Jim Brown (1957) – Cleveland Browns—

Johnny Unitas (1959) – Baltimore Colts—

Norm Van Brocklin (1960) – Philadelphia Eagles—

Paul Hornung (1961) – Green Bay Packers—

Jim Taylor (1962) – Green Bay Packers—

Y.A. Tittle (1963) – New York Giants—

Johnny Unitas (1964) – Baltimore Colts—

Bart Starr (1966) – Green Bay Packers—

Johnny Unitas (1967) – Baltimore Colts—

John Brodie (1970) – San Francisco 49ers—

Alan Page (1971) – Minnesota Vikings—

O.J. Simpson (1973) – Buffalo Bills—

Ken Stabler (1974) – Oakland Raiders—

Fran Tarkenton (1975) – Minnesota Vikings—

Terry Bradshaw (1978) – Pittsburgh Steelers—

Earl Campbell (1979) – Houston Oilers—

Ken Anderson (1981) – Cincinnati Bengals—

Joe Theismann (1983) – Washington Redskins—

Marcus Allen (1985) – Los Angeles Raiders—

John Elway (1987) – Denver Broncos—

Joe Montana (1989) – San Francisco 49ers—

Joe Montana (1990) – San Francisco 49ers—

Thurman Thomas (1991) – Buffalo Bills—

Steve Young (1992) – San Francisco 49ers—

Emmitt Smith (1993) – Dallas Cowboys—

Brett Favre (1995) – Green Bay Packers—

Brett Favre (1996) – Green Bay Packers—

Brett Favre (1997) – Green Bay Packers—

Terrell Davis (1998) – Denver Broncos—

Kurt Warner (1999) – St. Louis Rams—

Marshall Faulk (2000) – St. Louis Rams—

Kurt Warner (2001) – St. Louis Rams—

Peyton Manning (2003) – Indianapolis Colts—

Steve McNair (2003) – Tennessee Titans—

Peyton Manning (2008) – Indianapolis Colts—

Peyton Manning (2009) – Indianapolis Colts—

Tom Brady (2010) – New England Patriots—

Aaron Rodgers (2014) – Green Bay Packers—

Cam Newton (2015) – Carolina Panthers—

Matt Ryan (2016) – Atlanta Falcons—

Tom Brady (2017) – New England Patriots—

Aaron Rodgers (2020) – Green Bay Packers—

Aaron Rodgers (2021) – Green Bay Packers—

Patrick Mahomes (2022) – Kansas City Chiefs—

Lamar Jackson (2023) – Baltimore Ravens—

Josh Allen (2024) – Buffalo Bills—

Matthew Stafford (2025) – Los Angeles Rams—

Boomer Esiason (1988) – Cincinnati Bengals-1

Roman Gabriel (1969) – Los Angeles Rams-3

Bert Jones (1976) – Baltimore Colts-5

Shaun Alexander (2005) – Seattle Seahawks-17

Rich Gannon (2002) – Oakland Raiders-40

Larry Brown (1972) – Washington Redskins-58

Brian Sipe (1980) – Cleveland Browns-60

Earl Morrall (1968) – Baltimore Colts-96

Mark Moseley (1982) – Washington Redskins-140

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Mark Moseley (1982) – Washington Redskins — U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Amanda Savannah · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Marshall Faulk (2000) – St. Louis Rams — Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Norm Van Brocklin (1960) – Philadelphia Eagles — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
O.J. Simpson (1973) – Buffalo Bills — Gerald Johnson · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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