New England Patriots: 5 Most Likely Super Bowl 51 MVP Winners

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Feb 2, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; A general overall view of NRG Stadium with graphics featuring New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prior to Super Bowl LI. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

The New England Patriots will be facing the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51. Who are the five players most likely to win the MVP award?

Super Bowl 51 is almost here, as the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons will be facing off. Both have played excellent this season and in the playoffs, and they will play for the right to hold the Lombardi Trophy.

While the NFL is a team game, one of the most interesting things after the game is who will win the MVP award. Usually, it is always a member of the winning team that gets the award. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is no stranger to winning the award. As the favorite in the game, Brady is certainly the front-runner for the Super Bowl MVP if the Patriots win.

One of the interesting wrinkles in the Super Bowl this season is that we very well could see the Top 2 MVP candidates squaring off. Depending on how the voting goes, many expect to see Tom Brady and Matt Ryan one and two. While it is assumed Ryan will win the MVP, Brady has certainly made a good case.

Both Brady and Ryan will be the favorites on their team to win the MVP in the Super Bowl, However, sometimes it can be an unexpected player who steps up and wins the award. Here are the five players most likely to win the Super Bowl 51 MVP award.

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