NFL's MVP contenders

The race for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award has a twist this year: There's actually an interesting late-season discussion for the first time since 2005, writes Y! Sports' Jason Cole.

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QB Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos – Who is also locked in a splendid battle with running back Adrian Peterson for comeback player of the year after missing all of the 2011 season. Manning has bounced back to post a rating of 104.8, which would be the second best of his career. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
QB Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos – Who is also locked in a splendid battle with running back Adrian Peterson for comeback player of the year after missing all of the 2011 season. Manning has bounced back to post a rating of 104.8, which would be the second best of his career. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)