But as interesting as the twists and turns of the 2009 season have been, the MVP race is shaping up to be an historic one.

We've got great running backs you'd never expect, one quarterback who could shatter the single season yardage mark, another QB who could lead his team to an undefeated season, and another QB is on pace to throw more passes in a single year than anyone before him.

Add to that the fact that the single season interception mark for a defender might also fall (outside shot) and it's looking like one barn-burner of a competition for MVP.

Let's look at the top couple candidates and their cases for being named the league's best expense, while also throwing in a few dark horse candidates who could really turn it on late with easy second-half schedules.

(NOTE: All stats are prior to Week 8 unless otherwise noted)

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