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Yahoo Sports midseason NFL awards reveal MVP candidates and disappointments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 4:12 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Yahoo Sports midseason NFL awards reveal MVP candidates and disappointments

Summary

The Yahoo Sports NFL staff assessed performances at the midway point of the 2026 NFL season. Analysts highlighted a close race for MVP among two quarterbacks, with lesser competition for the Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards. Rookie awards feature a contest between both first- and second-round wide receivers on offense and top-five draft picks on defense. Additionally, the staff named their biggest surprises and disappointments, focusing particularly on one struggling team. Awards will be officially given at season's end, but the analysts' picks provide an early glimpse into the league's standout performances.

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Key Details

•MVP race appears to be between two quarterbacks
•Rookie awards feature competitive wide receiver candidates
•Staff identifies key surprises and disappointments
•Official awards will be determined at season's end
•Staff analysis reflects on nine weeks of play

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4:12 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 midseason NFL point: Our MVP, top rookies, best coach, surprises, disappointments and more

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The Yahoo Sports NFL staff reveals the league's best players, coaches and storylines, both good and bad, for the season so far.
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