Week 7 NFL MVP Power Rankings: Smith-Njigba, Walker III leap upward

Six weeks of NFL action are complete, and several stars are still for the year-end NFL MVP Award. But with just one-third of the season wrapped up for most teams, much remains to be decided on the gridiron. Let's look at the players currently leading the race for the league's top individual honor.1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle SeahawksSmith-Njigba moved into the top spot after another massive week. He was targeted 16 times in a loss to the Broncos, catching 12 passes for 134 yards. It's hard to imagine a wideout winning MVP, but he is now on a historic pace – tied for the most receptions in the league (49) and leading the league in receiving yards (717) and receiving touchdowns (7) through six games.2. Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ersPurdy drops to second place in our rankings, but he's still excelling on the field. This week, he went 21-for-29, passing for 264 yards and one touchdown as the 49ers remained undefeated, and he's tied for first in the NFL in passing touchdowns (14).3. Kenneth Walker III, HB, Kansas City ChiefsWalker III returned from a bye week for the Chiefs with something to prove, averaging 6.7 yards per carry en route to a 128-yard, two-touchdown performance. The Chiefs are one of three undefeated teams remaining in the league, and he leads the NFL in rushing yards (665) and yards per carry (6.3). He also has six rushing touchdowns.4. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo BillsAllen had another big performance this past week, passing for 255 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Raiders. He now has 1,504 passing yards and 240 rushing yards, and he has 17 total offensive touchdowns. The Bills are 5-1 and currently lead the AFC East.5. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville JaguarsDespite the Jaguars' loss to the Texans, Lawrence has moved into the Top 5 of these rankings for the first time this season. He threw for 306 yards and four touchdowns last week. He has now passed for 1,480 yards and 14 touchdowns this season, tying Purdy for the league lead. He now has the Jaguars at 4-2 overall.6. Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions7. Bijan Robinson, HB, Atlanta Falcons8. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs9. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions10. Bryce Young, QB, Carolina PanthersThis article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Week 7 NFL MVP Power Rankings: Smith-Njigba, Walker III leap upward