Why San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers Leads the MVP Race After Week 3

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in 2013. Now, in 2014, he has been the best after his first three games of the season.

Thus far, Rivers has 778 yards with six touchdowns and just one interception. He's averaging 259 passing yards and two touchdowns per game. He has completed 67 of his 98 pass attempts for a completion percentage of 68.4 while also rushing 15 times for 38 total yards.

Rivers' numbers are very good but not exceptional. They don't replicate the kind of statistics that Bleacher Report - San Diego Chargers
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