NFL Execs Shock Fans: Lamar Jackson for MVP, Jayden Daniels for OPOY—Are They Making the Right Choices?
In a bold and controversial decision, NFL executives have picked Lamar Jackson as their MVP and Jayden Daniels for Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY), but fans and analysts are divided over whether these choices are truly the best picks for these prestigious awards.
While Jackson has certainly shown flashes of brilliance this season, some are questioning if he’s truly been the best player in the league. His up-and-down performances, particularly in high-pressure games, have left some wondering if he’s had the consistency needed to earn the MVP nod. “Lamar has been great, but is he really the most valuable player in the league right now?” asked one outspoken critic. “There are other players who’ve carried their teams more effectively.”
On the other hand, Jayden Daniels’ OPOY selection has stirred even more controversy. While the young quarterback has had an impressive season, some believe other players in the running have had even better individual performances. “Daniels has been solid, but was he really more impactful than players like [insert player]?” questioned an NFL analyst. "This feels like a flashy pick rather than a truly deserving one."
These selections have raised eyebrows as both Jackson and Daniels are seen as rising stars, but are they really the top choices for these awards, or are NFL execs just trying to create a narrative around flashier players?
With the race for MVP and OPOY still wide open, this decision could spark debate and resentment among players, coaches, and fans for the rest of the season. Is Lamar Jackson’s MVP the right call? Did Jayden Daniels really earn the OPOY title?
Texans Planning Bigger Role for Nick Chubb
Expect to see some more Nick Chubb in the Houston Texans' offense after a solid Week 1 showing.
Following Houston's season opener loss vs. the LA Rams, 9-14, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was still impressed by what he saw from Chubb in his debut since signing in June. In all, Chubb finished with 13 carries for 60 yards on the ground, averaging 4.6 yards a carry and leading the way in touches throughout the running back room.
And moving forward into the year, Ryans says he wants to lean on Chubb a bit more in the backfield.
"I think Chubb ran the ball really well," Ryans said in an interview with Texans Radio. "We tried to mix it up with the backs– got Woody some touches, Dameon [Pierce]– we're going to try to lean in with Chubb a little bit more."
"He deserves it. He’s shown that he continues to get better as the game went on. You saw him running stronger, finishing plays in a physical manner. So, we've got to get him going a little bit more, and I think he can really help us."
Chubb has seemingly made a super strong impression in the Texans' building since arriving on his one-year, $5 million deal in the offseason, and without Joe Mixon in the fold as he deals with a foot injury that has placed him on the Injured Reserve for at least the first four weeks of the year, the door has opened for Chubb to have some major responsibility in this scoring unit.
Chubb sits in the Texans' running back room alongside veteran Dameon Pierce, rookie Woody Marks, and team captain Dare Ogunbowale to share the workload with– certainly a group that faced a fair share of questions before the season, of just how the responsibilities would be divided in the backfield.
But, as Chubb continues to prove he's healthy from last season and the most productive guy in the room, Ryans clearly wants to get the ball in his hands in the run game while they deal with Mixon's absence– however long that may be– and bank on his physicality and consistent improvements to be a driving force in their work on the ground.
Chubb has reportedly been consistent and hard-working for the Texans dating back to training camp, has clear respect in the locker room from teammates and the coaching staff, and of course, has a proven track record in the league of being one of the better runners of the football in recent history while at his peak production.
That doesn't mean you won't see guys like Pierce, Marks, and Ogunbowale get some occasional reps their way as well, but if Ryans' comments prove true, we could very well be looking at the start of Chubb being a real bellcow in Houston.
