We are a couple weeks away from the halfway point in the NFL. Through six weeks, the Chargers have two candidates that have a shot at the MVP.

Burleson talks about how Philip Rivers is on pace for 40 touchdowns, which would be a career high, and that number might be what it takes for him to win the MVP. Rivers has completed 68% of his passes for 1,702 yards with 15 touchdowns to only three interceptions. That’s good enough for a 115.1 passer rating. Rivers is averaging 8.8 yards per attempt, which is tied for second in the league with Patrick Mahomes of any quarterback with at least 100 passes. Rivers is also third in the league in touchdown passes. He has a chance.

Gordon has been putting up numbers in his own right. He’s third in the league in rushing. Him having 279 receiving yards currently is what really could prop Gordon up by seasons end. Volume will be Gordon’s friend. So will touchdowns. He’s currently second in the league with nine and is on pace for 23 all year. A lot will depend on the second half, but both players are putting themselves in position.