Chris Broussard names his top three dark horses candidates to win this year's NFL MVP on the latest episode of "First Things First."

"The second pick of the 2024 draft, Daniels was a revelation as a rookie, leading the Commanders all the way to the NFC Championship Game," Graziano writes. "Washington added Laremy Tunsil at left tackle and Deebo Samuel Sr. at wide receiver. It kept the coaching staff together.

At 28 years old, Burrow has put up impressive numbers throughout his five-year NFL career. He has thrown for 19,001 yards, 140 touchdowns, and 46 interceptions, while completing 68.6 percent of his passes in 69 games. Those numbers have come despite two seasons with major injury issues.

The Associated Press has been voting on the NFL MVP award since 1957 and in the 68 years since then, a total of 26 teams have produced at least one MVP. Even the Carolina Panthers, who didn't play their first season until 1995,

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the league's MVP entering 2025, but that doesn't guarantee a Super Bowl victory.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels burst onto the scene as a rookie, becoming one of the best players in the league from the jump. Now, Daniels hopes his second season can mimic his success from the first,

The Philadelphia Eagles don't have an MVP favorite, but Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley were recently predicted to be sleepers for the NFL award.

Could Jordan Love or Justin Herbert win the NFL's top individual award? Might Ja'Marr Chase or Travis Hunter steal the spotlight that's typically reserved for quarterbacks? Judy Battista identifies 10 dark-horse MVP candidates for the 2025 NFL season.

The Dallas Cowboys addressed the backup quarterback position by trading for Joe Milton III in the offseason, and he brings one of the league's best arms.

Two years removed from his run in Los Angeles, ex-Rams quarterback Bryce Perkins won the UFL MVP with the Michigan Panthers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to be in MVP conversations after the team added a star from the reigning College Football Playoff champions.