NFL Regular Season MVPs: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What are potential limitations of using statistics to select the NFL's MVP?

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Statistics don't consider leadership and other intangible qualities.

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Statistics can be misleading if a player has a strong supporting cast.

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Statistics are always objective and unbiased.

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Statistics are the only reliable way to determine a player's value.

Question 2

Winning the NFL Regular Season MVP award can have a significant impact on a player's career. How does it typically affect their legacy and future contract negotiations?

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Enhances reputation and increases earning potential

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Limits career options by tying to a specific team

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Has no significant impact on career

Question 3

Who was the inaugural recipient of the NFL Most Valuable Player Award?

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Paul Hornung

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Jim Brown

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Bart Starr

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Johnny Unitas

Question 4

Which wide receiver won the NFL MVP award in 2021?

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Cooper Kupp

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Davante Adams

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Tyreek Hill

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Justin Jefferson

Question 5

What is a primary responsibility of the NFL MVP?

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Leading the team to victories

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Scoring the most touchdowns

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Attaining the highest passer rating

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Being the most popular player among fans

Question 6

Which of the following is **not** a criterion used to select the NFL's Regular Season MVP?

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Fan voting

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Statistical performance

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Team record

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Leadership qualities

Question 7

Who was the first player to win the NFL's Regular Season MVP award twice?

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Jim Brown

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Johnny Unitas

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Bart Starr

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Peyton Manning

Question 8

Which award is presented to the player voted to be the most outstanding player in the NFL's Super Bowl?

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Super Bowl MVP

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NFL MVP

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NFC Championship MVP

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AFC Championship MVP

Question 9

Which factor is NOT taken into account when selecting the NFL MVP?

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Public fan voting

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Individual player statistics

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Team's overall performance

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Leadership and impact on the field

Question 10

What is the official name of the award presented to the NFL's Most Valuable Player?

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Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award

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Heisman Trophy

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Vince Lombardi Trophy

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Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

Question 11

Which of the following running backs has never won the NFL MVP award?

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Christian McCaffrey

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Earl Campbell

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Adrian Peterson

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Derrick Henry

Question 12

Which defensive player has won the NFL MVP award?

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Lawrence Taylor

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J.J. Watt

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Aaron Donald

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T.J. Watt

Question 13

How many times has a rookie player won the NFL MVP award?

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1

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2

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3

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4

Question 14

Which of the following criteria is not used to determine the NFL MVP?

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Social media following

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Individual player statistics

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Team's regular season record

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Leadership qualities

Question 15

Who was the first African American player to win the NFL's regular season MVP award?

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Jim Brown

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Jerry Rice

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Patrick Mahomes

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Lamar Jackson

Question 16

Which of these is a key criterion used to select the NFL MVP?

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Regular season statistics

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Individual team's performance

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Fan voting

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Playoff performance

Question 17

Which award is similar to the NFL MVP but is given to the league's most valuable player in the Super Bowl?

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Super Bowl MVP

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Offensive Player of the Super Bowl

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Defensive Player of the Super Bowl

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All-Pro Team Selection

Question 18

What is the abbreviation for the National Football League?

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NFL

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NFA

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AFL

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NBL

Question 19

What key criterion is used to select the NFL MVP?

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Individual statistical performance

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Team's win-loss record

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Fan voting

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Coach's recommendation

Question 20

Which position has the最多的常規賽MVP獎項?

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Quarterback

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Wide Receiver

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Running Back

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Defensive End

Question 21

What is the name of the trophy given to the NFL MVP?

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Bert Bell Trophy

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George Halas Trophy

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Vince Lombardi Trophy

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Johnny Unitas Award

Question 22

What primary significance does the regular season MVP award carry?

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Recognizing individual player performance

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Predicting future Super Bowl success

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Boosting team morale

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Guaranteeing a high draft pick

Question 23

What fundamental difference exists between the regular season MVP and the Super Bowl MVP?

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Regular season MVP honors the player with superior stats, while Super Bowl MVP is given to the player with the best Super Bowl performance

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Regular season MVP is voted on by the media, while Super Bowl MVP is voted on by the players

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Regular season MVP goes to a player on a playoff team, while the Super Bowl MVP is awarded to a player from the winning team

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Both awards are essentially the same

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a factor in selecting the NFL MVP award winner?

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Playoff performance

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Regular season stats

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Leadership skills

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Community involvement

Question 25

In which season did Lamar Jackson win the NFL MVP award unanimously?

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2019

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2018

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2020

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2021

Question 26

Which award is considered the NFL's offensive equivalent to the MVP?

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AP Offensive Player of the Year

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AP Defensive Player of the Year

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Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

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Super Bowl MVP

Question 27

Which NFL position has the most MVP awards?

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Quarterback

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Running Back

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Wide Receiver

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Defensive End

Question 28

Which NFL star boasts the record for the most coveted MVP awards?

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The iconic Tom Brady

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The strategic Peyton Manning

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The gifted Aaron Rodgers

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The consistent Brett Favre

Question 29

Which position on the gridiron has consistently produced the most NFL MVP winners?

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The commanding Quarterback

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The elusive Running Back

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The dynamic Wide Receiver

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The formidable Defensive End

Question 30

Is it true that the NFL MVP award is solely based on the player with the highest number of touchdown passes?

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No, touchdown passes are not the sole determinant of MVP selection

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Yes, touchdown passes are the exclusive metric for MVP selection

Question 31

Which of the following traits is considered a hallmark of an NFL MVP winner?

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All of the above qualities

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Exceptional individual performance on the field

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Leadership and positive influence on and off the field

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A strong work ethic and dedication to the sport

Question 32

What is the primary criterion used to determine the NFL MVP award winner?

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Regular season performance

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Seniority in the league

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Postseason success

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Popularity among fans

Question 33

Which position has won the most NFL MVP awards?

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Quarterback

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Wide receiver

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Defensive end

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Running back

Question 34

What is the significance of the Associated Press (AP) NFL MVP award?

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The original and most prestigious NFL MVP award

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Given to the most valuable player in the Super Bowl

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Exclusive award only for quarterbacks

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Awarded to the player with the most fan votes

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT considered in the NFL MVP selection process?

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Playoff performance

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Passing yards

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Touchdowns scored

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Interceptions thrown

Question 36

What is the primary criterion for selecting the Regular Season MVP?

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Outstanding individual performance and contribution to team success

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Number of touchdowns scored

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Passing yards accumulated

Question 37

When was the inaugural Regular Season MVP award presented?

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1957

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1970

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1980

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1960

Question 38

Which NFL position has the most Regular Season MVP winners?

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Quarterback

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Defensive End

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Running Back

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Wide Receiver

Question 39

Which award recognizes the most outstanding defensive performer of the regular season?

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Defensive Player of the Year

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Offensive Rookie of the Year

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Coach of the Year

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Comeback Player of the Year

Question 40

What is the significance of the Regular Season MVP award?

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It honors the player who has had the greatest impact on his team's success during the regular season.

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It guarantees a Super Bowl victory for the player's team.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when selecting the NFL's regular season MVP?

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Playoff performance

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Individual statistical achievements

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Overall team record

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Leadership and impact on team success

Question 42

Which quarterback has won the most NFL MVP awards in a single decade?

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Tom Brady (2000s)

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Joe Montana (1980s)

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Johnny Unitas (1950s)

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Peyton Manning (2000s)

Question 43

When was the first NFL MVP award presented?

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1957

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1937

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1947

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1967

Question 44

Which player has won the NFL MVP award in consecutive seasons?

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Jim Brown

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Walter Payton

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Barry Sanders

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Emmitt Smith

Question 45

Who was the first defensive player to win the NFL MVP award?

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Lawrence Taylor

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Ray Lewis

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Reggie White

Question 46

Who won the NFL's first Regular Season MVP award in 1957?

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Jim Brown

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Johnny Unitas

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Joe Schmidt

Question 47

Which position has won the most Regular Season MVP awards?

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Quarterback

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Defensive End

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Wide Receiver

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Running Back

Question 48

What is a primary criterion used to select the Regular Season MVP?

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Individual player performance

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Team's regular season record

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Fan vote

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Coach's recommendation

Question 49

Who was the youngest player to win the Regular Season MVP award?

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Patrick Mahomes

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Tom Brady

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Derrick Henry

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Aaron Donald

Question 50

What is the name of the award given to the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year?

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AP Offensive Player of the Year

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League MVP

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NFL Most Improved Player

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Walter Payton Man of the Year

Question 51

Which running back has won the most Regular Season MVP awards in a row?

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Jim Brown

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LaDainian Tomlinson

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Barry Sanders

Question 52

What is a potential limitation of using team success as a factor in selecting the Regular Season MVP?

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It may not accurately reflect individual player performance.

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It ensures that only players from successful teams can win the award.

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It adds excitement to the award selection process.

Question 53

Who was the first African American quarterback to win the Regular Season MVP award?

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Doug Williams

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Michael Vick

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Cam Newton

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Steve McNair