NFL MVP rankings after Week 2: Tyler Shough skyrockets

Two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the MVP conversation is already featuring some unexpected names—especially Tyler Shough of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints quarterback is among the biggest movers as the league heads into Week 3, where non-quarterbacks and surprise performers are drawing real consideration. The early list also highlights Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers, who is on pace to pass for more than 4,000 yards in 2026, and Jalen Hurts, whose Eagles are 2-0 after a road comeback. Derrick Henry, Patrick Mahomes, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba round out the top entries, with the season still young.