The regular season MVP selection in the 2013 season has reached an unprecedented level of difficulty, with all the focus focused on Peyton Manning and Lu Ke:
Should I choose Manning, who will turn 38 in March, or Lu Ke, who just turned 24 in November? Should Manning be crowned the regular season MVP for the fifth time, breaking the league record, or should Lu Ke be crowned the regular season MVP for the first time in history?
How difficult is it? You can feel the intensity of this competition by listing the data.
The first is Lu Ke.
Lu Ke, who was accidentally injured in the opening game, unfortunately missed three games and was not able to complete the full attendance season. However, in the thirteen regular season games, he still gave a perfect performance.
Passed for 4,677 yards, 41 touchdowns, six interceptions, and a pass success rate of 76.5%.
Among them, this is Lu Ke’s second consecutive season of 4,000 yards, his second consecutive season of forty passing touchdowns, his third consecutive season of interceptions in single digits, and his second consecutive passing success rate exceeding 100. Seventieth season - in which the passing success rate created a personal career high.
Then there’s Manning.
After successfully winning the "Comeback Award" last season, Manning once again completed a full attendance season and set a series of records with an absolutely strong performance.
Passed for 5,477 yards, 55 touchdowns, dozens of interceptions, and a pass success rate of 68.3%.
Among them, the number of passing yards broke the record set by Drew Brees in the 2011 season, and the number of passing touchdowns broke the record set by Lu Ke in the 2012 season. These are all new records; in addition, the thirteenth record in his career A 4,000-yard season, the second 40-pass touchdown season of his career, the second-fewest interceptions season of his career, and the third-highest pass completion rate of his career. There is no doubt that he has shown absolute dominance. .
According to the final summary of the entire league’s data:
In terms of passing yards, Manning ranks first and Lu Ke ranks third. Drew Brees is second.
In terms of passing touchdowns, Manning ranks first and Lu Ke ranks second. Drew Brees third.
In the number of interceptions, Lu Ke was the least, and Manning was fourth. Nick Foles was second and Alex Smith was third.
In terms of passing success rate, Lu Ke ranks first and Manning ranks fourth. Philip Rivers was second and Drew Brees was third.
In average passing yards per game, Manning ranks first and Lu Ke ranks third. Drew Brees is second.
If the above numbers aren't obvious enough, quarterback ratings offer another peek:
Lu Ke's season quarterback rating was 122.8 points, surpassing Rogers' 122.5 points in the 2011 season and falling behind Lu Ke's own 124.5 points in the 2012 season, ranking second in history!
Manning's season quarterback rating is 115.1, the second highest season rating in his career, second only to the 2004 season. After returning from injury, he once again showed top passing status!
In addition, Manning and Lu Ke joined Brady and became the only three players in history with a quarterback rating of more than 110.0 for at least two seasons. Of course, Lu Ke also became the first player in history to have a quarterback rating of more than 120.0 in two seasons.
In the end, Lu Ke ranked first and Manning ranked third in the season quarterback rating rankings. Nick Foles was second.
It can be seen on the whole that Nick Foles and Drew Brees also performed well and both led the team to the playoffs. However, their names were not included in the regular season MVP selection. But it is rarely mentioned, because the overall performance and highlight moments are far from being comparable to Lu Ke and Da Manning——
Brees' turnover rate remains high. In addition to interceptions and dropped balls, wrong choices in key offensive levels also caused the team to miss opportunities many times; Foles' overall control is still lacking, and his personal performance is outstanding but cannot be transformed. As a team victory, especially the offensive performance in the red zone is lacking. The number of passing touchdowns barely ranks tenth in the league, which also restricts the possibility of the Philadelphia Eagles going further this season.
The focus returns to the battle for regular season MVP.
Facing an injury-ridden offensive team, especially a fragmented receiving lineup, Lu Ke is always looking for different offensive methods. Such a difficult situation truly shows Lu Ke's growth and progress. Compared with last season, The perfect performance is even more impressive.
In the end, all 11 players in the San Francisco 49ers caught Lu Ke's pass, and all eight of them completed at least three or more touchdowns, while Logan Newman's number of touchdowns He reached double digits for the third consecutive season and truly became the league's No. 1 tight end.
Manning showed no sign of weakness. The Denver Broncos have a healthy and strong receiving lineup, which fully demonstrates Manning's layout ability and tactical strength. The opponent's defensive team will never be able to figure out his passing route. This is also The Denver Broncos became the first team in history to score more than 600 points in a season.
At the same time, more than 13 players in the Denver Broncos have caught Manning's passes, and nine of them have completed at least four or more touchdowns. The most incredible thing is that four players have caught passes. The number of touchdowns was all in double figures, easily setting a new historical record for the league.
Whether it is Lu Ke or Manning, their season performance is top-notch and they have set many records. There is no problem in awarding the honorary title of regular season MVP to any player. This also reminds people of the 2011 season. Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees competing for glory.
However, just like "even if Brees and Rodgers are evenly matched, they still have their own tendencies in their hearts", the same is true this season.
In the selection of the 2013 regular season MVP, Manning, who broke the league's historical records with both the season's yardage leader and the season's touchdown leader, successfully won 33 votes, and despite being in a desperate situation, he still won the second consecutive place. Lu Ke, who showed top form this season, received 15 votes. The last two votes went to Drew Brees, who has maintained a top level of competition for many consecutive seasons but always missed the regular season MVP.
This also means that Peyton Manning won the honorary title of regular season MVP for the fifth time in his career - previously, he shared the record of four regular season MVPs with Brett Favre, and now he has officially surpassed his old rival. Leading the league alone has truly achieved an unsurpassable peak. Other records are more or less likely to be broken and surpassed, but five regular season MVPs are indeed too rare and too terrifying.
But after the selection results came out, there was no controversy or gossip. Everyone inside and outside the league stood up and applauded, giving Manning admiration and admiration. He has shown top-level competitiveness for ten years and is worthy of being the top in the league. One of the elite quarterbacks!
In comparison, Lu Ke is really just a hair away from becoming the first player in history to win the regular season MVP title. But if you miss it, you miss it. There is no other way except waiting for the next opportunity. The entire alliance let out a sigh of regret.
Although Lu Ke failed to win the regular season MVP again, this was not the only award. His performance and strength still successfully impressed reporters.
Offensive Player of the Year, Lu Ke, quarterback, San Francisco 49ers.
Defensive Player of the Year, Luke Kickley, linebacker, Carolina Panthers.
Coach of the Year, Ron Rivera, head coach, Carolina Panthers.
Offensive Rookie of the Year, Eddie Lacy, running back, Green Bay Packers.
Defensive Rookie of the Year, Sheldon Richardson, defensive end, New York Jets.
Comeback of the Year, Philip Rivers, Quarterback, San Diego Chargers.
Rookie of the Year, Keenan Allen, wide receiver, San Diego Chargers.
Walter Payton Award, Charles Tillman, cornerback, Chicago Bears.
Manager of the Year, John Dorsey, Kansas Chiefs.
The above is the ownership of all awards in the 2013 regular season. This is also the best summary of the overall trend of the entire regular season.
Just like the 2011 season, the Offensive Player of the Year and Regular Season MVP were awarded to two different players. Even though Manning set a series of historical records, Lu Ke still won a lot of support and praise, which made people clearly understand. Feeling the strength of this young quarterback, now the entire league and beyond have recognized Lu Ke's excellence - it is time for Lu Ke to become the fifth player in the league outside the four elite quarterbacks.
Needless to say, Lu Ke proved himself with actual performance! Whether it's Cam Newton, Russell Wilson, or Andrew Luck, it's obvious that they are still a long way from Lu Ke's performance. Among the new generation of quarterbacks, Lu Ke has become a well-deserved one. The first person!
The Carolina Panthers won two trophies for Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year respectively. Under Rivera's guidance and leadership, the Carolina Panthers, who had been tepid in the previous two seasons, completed the After a transformation, the defense ranked second in the league, and the offense became efficient and concise. In the second half of the season, they overtook the rival New Orleans Saints in the same district and won the division championship. This was undoubtedly one of the best scenes of the season.
Sophomore Luke Kickley even contributed top performance and can be called the cornerstone of the entire defensive team. His tactical acumen and game awareness have become the top representatives of the league. If we say last season's Defensive Player of the Year **-Watt Represents strength, then Kickley represents wisdom. His ability gives the Carolina Panthers defensive team more plasticity. This linebacker is also generally considered to have Hall of Fame ability.
After waiting for all the award selections to be announced, it will be very interesting to look back at the National League Division Series: the "Skywalker VS Skywalker" duel ended with Lu Ke's strong victory, and the Carolina Panthers defensive team also Being completely destroyed, what does it mean for the future showdown between the two teams?
Continuing to be one-sided? Or evenly matched? What changes will happen to the two teams and the two players? It's all exciting and exciting. Let's wait and see! 8)
