MVP RACE: Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix & Justin Herbert BATTLE for MVP Honors in 2026 AFC West Shootout

The AFC West is one of the best divisions in all of the NFL and this year will be another battle, but this time, there is a new team on top after the Kansas City Chiefs fell from grace. However, if Patrick Mahomes is ahead of schedule and motivated for revenge, he could make a push to regain his crown as the league's best player. Bo Nix missed the AFC title game, but as he bounces back from injury the Denver Broncos have put a Super Bowl team around him and it could elevate him to MVP status. Justin Herbert has the best offensive play caller of his career and if that can maximize his talent, Herbert could also be an MVP candidate. Finally, Fernando Mendoza may not have a shot at MVP, but rookie of the year is possible. Seems like though the Las Vegas Raiders could be looking to hold Mendoza back a little bit in favor of starting a veteran out of the gate.   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.