NFL Awards Winners Who Didn’t Deserve Their Awards

Fran Tarkenton, 1975 MVP

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Tarkenton led the league in completions and attempts in ’75, finishing second in passing yardage (2,994) behind Ken Anderson. O.J. Simpson had a monstrous season for the Bills, leading the league in rushing (1,817 yards), rushing touchdowns (16), yards from scrimmage (2,243). Simpson also led the league with 23 rushing and receiving touchdowns, just two behind Tarkenton’s passing score total. He posted a 25 in Pro Football Reference’s approximate value stat, the second-highest mark ever.

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