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| Detroit's Calvin Johnson on his way to another record breaking season. |
The 2013-14 NFL season has reached its mid way point. For some, the season is over already. For some the season has just began and for most they are still chasing the dream of a Super Bowl trophy.
Think you know something about the NFL? just wait a few weeks!
Thats the storyline of the season thus far, where things feel like they've been turned upside down and inside out a number of times already this season. Think back to when the Jay Cutler-led Chicago Bears were a powerhouse team to be reckoned with, or when the New York Jets were a punchline and then a surprise team (and now potentially a punchline again following a huge loss to the Cincinnati Bengals).
Its the NFL with all its up and downs. A drama-filled roller coaster ride that fans love, so sit back and enjoy as TBM runs through our 2013-14 midseason awards!
Most Valuable Player
Midseason Pick - Peyton Manning (QB, Denver Broncos)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
| G | GS | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Sck | SckY | Rate | ||||||||
| 2013 | 8 | 277 | 333 | 71.2 | 2,919 | 8.8 | 29 | 6 | 11 | 61 | 119.4 |
No surprises here. Peyton Manning has simply been awesome, at this point no other player is more worthy of the award.
We all know just how good Peyton Manning is. He has without doubt cemented his spot as one of the greatest QB's in history. Although in his 16th NFL season, he is potentially having his best. From a statistical point of view it can not be denied. Peyton is on track to break a number of records. He has already broken Tom Brady's record of touchdowns through the first 3 games of the season. Peyton threw for 12. He broke the record for the most touchdown passes thrown through the first 6 weeks of the season, the most by any player in NFL history. He threw for 22. As a reminder, Drew Brees holds the record for most passing yards in a season. In 2011, he passed for 5,476 yards with the New Orleans Saints. Tom Brady holds the single-season record for most passing touchdowns—he threw 50 in 2007 with the New England Patriots.
Manning's current pace would shatter both of those records over a full season. He is on pace to throw for 362 more yards then Brees and eight more touchdowns than the two aforementioned record-holding quarterbacks.
Below shows Manning's end of season stats if he keeps up his pace.
| Completions | Attempts | Completion % | Yards | TDs | INTs |
| 554 | 666 | 83.1 | 5,838 | 58 | 12 |
Offensive Player of the Year
Midseason Pick - Peyton Manning (QB, Denver Broncos)
Not much has to be said here (read above). I will say this though, even as he comes back to earth just a little bit, Manning's been too dominant for this thing to go to anyone else. This award can only go to one guy in the NFL, and that's Manning, who's 10 touchdown passes ahead of his nearest competitor.
(*HONOURABLE MENTION*) - Calvin Johnson (WR, Detroit Lions)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
Megatron put his stamp on this race with a 329-yard performance versus the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson has 821 yards and seven touchdowns with half the schedule to play. Did I mention he's been hurt and actually missed a game?
Not much has to be said here (read above). I will say this though, even as he comes back to earth just a little bit, Manning's been too dominant for this thing to go to anyone else. This award can only go to one guy in the NFL, and that's Manning, who's 10 touchdown passes ahead of his nearest competitor.
(*HONOURABLE MENTION*) - Calvin Johnson (WR, Detroit Lions)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
| Receiving | |||||||||||||||
| G | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 47 | 821 | 17.5 | 87 | 7 | |||||||||
Megatron put his stamp on this race with a 329-yard performance versus the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson has 821 yards and seven touchdowns with half the schedule to play. Did I mention he's been hurt and actually missed a game?
He's a little off his 2012 pace. Which is pretty nuts, considering his numbers project out to 94 catches, 1,642 yards and 14 touchdowns for the year. As the only true competition for Peyton Manning's MVP award, Johnson has vaulted himself into the highest of categories to start this season. Yes, he deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the greatest receivers ever.
Defensive Player of the Year
Midseason Pick - Richard Sherman (CB, Seattle Seahawks)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
| G | GS | Comb | Total | Ast | Sck | SFTY | PDef | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TDs | FF | ||
| 8 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 58T | 1 | 0 | ||
The antics prevent some observers from appreciating Sherman's game, but the numbers certainly don't lie. He is tied for the NFL lead with four INTs and seemingly is involved in every game-changing play produced by the Seahawks' defence. Sherman is the best player on the league's most imposing defence. He has a signature play (the pick-six against Houston) and all the team success (Seattle is 7-1), to boot. Kansas City Chiefs OLB Justin Houston has been arguably the best player on the league's top scoring defence, but Sherman continues to put on a clinic at cornerback.
Lost in Matt Schaub's collapse against the Seahawks? The clutchness displayed by the pick-six maker, Richard Sherman, who has proven he's not only talented but timely, as well. Sherman now has 16 interceptions in just 34 games started.
Plus, he has vowed to "make you look smart." I believe him.
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Midseason Pick - Eddie Lacy ( RB, Green Bay Packers)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
| G | Att | Att/G | Yds | Avg | Yds/G | TD | Lng | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | FUM | ||
| 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 446 | 4.0 | 74.3 | 3 | 37 | 20 | 17.9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
It's been such a long time since the Green Bay Packers have had a guy who they could just hand the rock to and kill the clock while still churning yardage. That guy is rookie running back Eddie Lacy. Not only is he just what the doctor ordered in late-game situations with the lead, he's a top-10 running back in regard to yards per game (74.3). Lacy's power running has brought a new dimension to this Green Bay offense. And as the weather gets colder, his numbers will only improve. The big, physical back is the perfect complement to Aaron Rodgers and will help the Pack win the division.
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Midseason Pick - Kiko Alonso ( LB, Buffalo Bills)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
| G | GS | Comb | Total | Ast | Sck | SFTY | PDef | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TDs | FF | ||
| 8 | 8 | 81 | 43 | 38 | 1.0 | -- | 4 | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 32 | 0 | 1 | ||
He has quickly emerged as the Bills' top defensive playmaker, despite his youth/inexperience. Alonso is tied for the league lead with four interceptions and sets the tone for his teammates with his fanatical effort. When you have four interceptions in your first eight NFL games, it's difficult to top. Alonso is making a major impact already, he has the most tackle on the roster-- and he's only going to get better with more experience.
So many rookies have played great on defence, but Jarvis Jones isn't one of them. Eric Reid, Kenny Vaccaro and Sheldon Richardson have all been exceptional, but Kiko Alonso stands out from the pack.
Coach of the Year
Midseason Pick - Andy Reid ( Coach, Kansas City Chiefs)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
( 8 wins, 0 losses. 1st placed overall in league standings.)
After his departure from the Philadelphia Eagles many people did not know exactly what to expect from The Chiefs let alone Reid himself, however the results have produced something incredible in Kansas. Andy Reid has a 2-14 team from a year ago undefeated without much of a contribution from No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher, who is almost certainly Kansas City's worst starter. They lead league standings overall and their respective conference (AFC) and division (AFC West). It's difficult voting for anyone else at this point. Andy Reid arrives, the team makes a trade for Alex Smith, and Kanas City's suddenly 8-0. My second choice would be Sean Payton, who has shown that he is the man in New Orleans.
Can Reid lead the Chiefs to 16-0?
Comeback of the Year
Midseason Pick: Alex Smith ( QB, Kansas City Chiefs)
*2013-14 season stats to date.
| Passing | Rushing | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||
| G | GS | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Sck | SckY | Rate | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | FUM | Lost | ||
| 8 | 8 | 169 | 286 | 59.1 | 1,795 | 6.3 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 125 | 82.1 | 49 | 258 | 5.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
This depends largely on how the Chiefs perform over their next 8 games but Smith is the best story in the NFL this season. After being benched in the midst of a career year, Smith was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. Leading an undefeated team at the midway point of the season is no easy task ,add in the fact that he is playing just as well as Colin Kaepernick and winning more games, and you have a clear-cut comeback story. He hasn’t put up dominant numbers by any means, but he has proved doubters wrong. Shaking off doubts after his arm strength and mobility outside of the pocket which have been strongly questioned along the way.
This award is normally reserved for someone coming off of a big injury. Smith did lose his job to Colin Kaepernick while he was recovering from an injury however.
Thanks for reading TBM 2013-14 NFL midseason awards. With an incredibly anticipated second half of the season coming our way be sure to check out the end of the season awards!
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