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It’s never too early to talk NFL MVP. There are 12 more weeks of regular-season football, but three players have risen above the pack: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III.
Purdy is tied for the NFL lead with 14 touchdown passes for the undefeated 49ers. Allen has nine TD passes and a league-leading eight rushing touchdowns for the 5-1 Bills. Walker, fresh off his Super Bowl LX MVP performance, leads the league in rushing by a wide margin. His 665 yards has him on pace to shatter the single-season rushing record.
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This story was originally published October 21, 2026 at 4:29 AM.