Aaron Rodgers named MVP 2020 by Pro Football Writers of America

The Green Bay Packers have announced that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been named the 2020 Most Valuable Player of the Season by the Pro Football Writers of America.

The MVP PFWA is not considered the “official” NFL MVP award. This honor goes to The Associated Press, and their price will not be announced until the day before the Super Bowl. However, the PFWA price is generally a good indicator of how the PA will vote. Note: Rodgers had previously won the PFWA MVP in 2011 and 2014, the same years he was named MVP by The Associated Press.

On his way to the award, Rodgers put together one of his best statistical seasons to date. His 121.5 passer rating is second in NFL history only at the 122.5 rating he released in 2011. He also set franchise records for touchdown passes and rushing yards. happening this year.

Rodgers joins Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players to have won the award more than twice. Brady has won the PFWA MVP three times (2007, 2010 and 2017) and Manning has won the honor four times (2004, 2008, 2009, 2013).