Lamar Jackson is trying to win his second consecutive NFL MVP award and third overall, but Josh Allen is the favorite. Here's breaking down the numbers for both elite AFC quarterbacks.

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.

At 27 years old, Lamar Jackson became the second-youngest player to win multiple MVPs. He led the Ravens to the best record in the NFL, 13-4, beating 10 teams with records at .500 or better. Jackson passed for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns in addition to rushing for 821 yards and five touchdowns.

Eli Manning won two Super Bowl MVP awards during his playing career, so he knows exactly what it means to be the Most Valuable Player. Especially so when it matters most. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won his second NFL MVP award last season,

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Between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, there's no wrong decision for NFL MVP. But both QBs still need to demonstrate they can beat Patrick Mahomes.