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Despite Barkley’s remarkable season, analysts acknowledge the challenges he faces in the MVP race, primarily against three dominant quarterbacks who typically capture voter attention more easily. While breaking the 2,000-yard rushing mark could be a significant milestone, the competition remains fierce.
The last running back to win MVP honors was Adrian Peterson in 2012, and while Peterson's performance was groundbreaking, the same expectation looms over Barkley this season. While both contribute significantly, the thresholds differ for awarding MVP honors, highlighting the biases that often favor quarterbacks.