Andrew Luck has helped lead the Indianapolis Colts to a 6-6 season. Currently they are tied in a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South.

Somehow the Colts are still in a battle for the playoffs despite putrid play from the defense. That same defense that is allowing a score on 42 percent of their drives (29th in the NFL).

But here the Colts are. At 6-6 and taking on the Texans this Sunday in a battle for the AFC South lead. Win, and the Colts move into first place. Lose, and they face an uphill battle to win the division.

With road games still looming against the Vikings and Raiders, this is a must win game. And Andrew Luck has been the glue that has held the team together all season.

MVP is usually help for a player on a team that has a better record than what the Colts own right now. That is why you are hearing names like Derek Carr and Tom Brady thrown around. Both have their teams in first place of their divisions. But, Luck’s name needs to be thrown into that hat.

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Despite missing a game this season Luck is currently 13th in the league in passing yards with 3,105. His 282 yards per game put him 6th overall. His 64 percent completion percentage is on pace for a career high as well.

Luck has put the Colts on his back all season. His offensive line has under-performed all season and he has been brought down 36 times this season. The most in the league. Yet somehow Luck has still managed to keep the Colts in games.

His 2.9 touchdown to interception ratio is 10th in the league among starters who have played in at least 6 games. That mark would be another career high for Luck.

And while Luck might not be leading the league in any major category, he is in the top 10 in every mark. Including 8th in the league with 23 touchdown passes.

MVP is usually reserved for a player that has a break out year in statistics, but Luck’s 2016 season has been more than that. He has kept the Colts alive in the playoff race and is the heart and soul of this team. With four games left in the season, Luck can control his own destiny.

With four big games down the stretch and a playoff spot clinched it will be hard to ignore the Luck for MVP case.

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