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Chargers QB Philip Rivers: In total command
The NFL MVP thus far this season is San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.
No quarterback has a better command of his team than Rivers. A first-class leader, Rivers has catapulted the Chargers out of a 0-2 start. They are 3-3 and trail Denver by one game in the AFC West.
The Chargers are coming off their best overall game of the season, a 30-10 win over the New England Patriots. While the Chargers as a whole have been inconsistent, Rivers has been outstanding all season.
At 26, he is becoming one of the game's best all-around players. With key offensive players LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates, Nick Hardwick, Marcus McNeill and Chris Chambers dealing with injuries this season, Rivers still has led the offense beautifully.
Rivers, who is coming off a torn ACL in his knee suffered in the 2007 postseason, has among the best individual numbers in the NFL despite the team's issues. His passer rating of 109.4 leads the league. His 14 touchdown passes is tied for the league lead and he has thrown only four interceptions.
This is your NFL MVP.