The MVP race could end up being a big bonus for Josh Allen if he manages to win it over Lamar Jackson, who has had an incredible season with the Baltimore Ravens. Josh Allen has had a season nearly as impressive as Lamar Jackson’s,

There's much nuance and context to explore beyond the stats as it pertains to the case for Allen or Jackson to be named league MVP.

It’s worth noting Jackson, Allen and Burrow’s gaudy statistics came in the fourth year of the NFL regular season being 17 games, as opposed to 16 as it was previously. In some cases, such as yardage and touchdowns, the extra game helped pad stats. In others, such as interceptions and sacks, it made lower totals even more impressive.