It’s time for our weekly check-in on the race for MVP.

1. Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Tom Brady has been playing unbelievable football during the Patriots five-game winning streak as he’s thrown for over 1,600 yards and has 18 touchdowns and just one interception. Brady has taken his game up several notches from the beginning of the season and the Pats are currently the team to beat in the NFL.

2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers is the most talented quarterback in football and his team is dependent on him more than any other team is dependent on their quarterback. Rodgers simply makes plays other quarterbacks cannot and he rarely makes mistakes.

3. DeMarco Murray, Dallas Cowboys

DeMarco Murray’s 100-yard game streak was snapped at eight, but he still leads the NFL in rushing by more than 300 yards. Murray is a major cog in the Cowboys offense and he picked the perfect time to have a breakout season as he’s in a contract year.

4. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos

Even on a day where he said “he stunk,” Manning still threw for 438 yards with a pair of touchdowns. Manning is surrounded by a great supporting cast and the only questions about him come in poor weather and with Tom Brady on the opposite sideline.

5. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben plays with one great receiver in Antonio Brown, but most casual non-Steelers fans can’t even name the rest of his weapons. Ben became the first player ever to throw for 12 touchdowns in two weeks and is playing at an unbelievably high level right now. He’s dragging an average defense to playoff and division title contention.