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NFL Awards: 2016 Midseason Predictions

By Cameron Parker

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) attempts to rally the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) attempts to rally the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Andrew Luck: Comeback Player of the Year

Oct 30, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Andrew Luck is still bonafide franchise quarterback and the face of the Colts team. It helps they are in a weak division, which makes keeps Luck in the thick of things for Comeback Player of the Year. Luck lacerated his kidney last season against the Denver Broncos and for him to play this well is impressive.

Luck’s touchdown to interception is not like Tom Brady’s, but any ratio such as 16 INTs to five interceptions is great for a team with a lack of weapons. He’s improved in every statistical category that proves the greatness of the ex-Stanford Cardinal. There are other candidates for award like Kelvin Benjamin, Jordy Nelson and DeMarco Murray who can challenge Luck.

Murray is the toughest opponent to compete with Luck for the prize, but Luck’s impressive decisions better awareness on the ground and through the air makes him better deserving. The Colts continue to place the pressure on the shoulders of Luck and his beard where he battles every game as if it was his last. Luck and the Colts are still favorites in the AFC South and his play will lead them to a postseason berth in 2016. Murray and the Tennessee Titans may have other plans, but with Luck running the Colts’ offense, Indy has a shot.

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