The George Reed Most Outstanding Player debate is alive and well as we hit the 2026 midway mark this weekend.

With a handful of bona fide MOP contenders to consider through 10 weeks of action, we wanted to delve a little deeper into this year’s debate. And with multiple candidates in each division, we thought breaking it down like that was the best way to do it.

So, what does the debate look like? Let’s take a look.

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DAVIS ALEXANDER VS. TYSON PHILPOT

The East Division conversation is fascinating because we’re talking about teammates integral to one another’s success. But with the seasons Davis Alexander and Tyson Philpot are having in Montreal, and with no disrespect to a few other players having strong campaigns, they’re the clear frontrunners out east.

For many, Alexander would be the midseason pick and understandably so. Alexander leads all regular starting quarterbacks with 3,140 passing yards, a 122.5 passer rating, and a 0.7 per........

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