Flacco making case for MVP
Baltimore's QB is in the top 10 in QBR and leading an improved offense
Originally Published: October 3, 2012
By Ben Alamar | ESPN Insider
Joe Flacco has been the subject of criticism throughout his young NFL career. He was targeted last season in the playoffs, and even as recently as last week, but a closer look at the data shows that Flacco could be emerging as a legitimate MVP candidate in 2012.
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