The NFL MVP race took an interesting turn last week. Many of the top candidates either had poor performances or did not play. That has caused another shake-up in the NFL MVP Power Rankings for Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season. Here are the current top five contenders.NFL MVP Power Rankings#5 - QB Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles RamsLast week: #2Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford had his worst game last week since becoming the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams. He is still having an excellent season and remains one of the top candidates to win the NFL MVP award. He leads all quarterbacks in passing yards and QBR while ranking second in passer rating.J.B. Long@JB_LongChecking on Matthew Stafford's updated QB metrics (with NFL ranking)EPA(1)EPA/Dropback(1)DVOA(1)QBR(1)DYAR (1) Sack%(1)AY/A(2)Rating(2)TD%(2)INT%(10)PFF(12)12:09 PM · Nov 2, 202134047Checking on Matthew Stafford's updated QB metrics (with NFL ranking)EPA(1)EPA/Dropback(1)DVOA(1)QBR(1)DYAR (1) Sack%(1)AY/A(2)Rating(2)TD%(2)INT%(10)PFF(12) https://t.co/oRv44Hv21b#4 - QB Josh Allen, Buffalo BillsLast week: #1Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh AllenThis was a puzzling week for Josh Allen. He has been dominant this year but struggled heavily for some reason against one of the worst teams in the league, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Allen couldn't get anything going in the upset defeat, throwing two interceptions and leading the BIlls to just six points. He has plenty of time to rebound and help with his case for NFL MVP.#3 - QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore RavensLast week: UnrankedBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson fell just outside the NFL MVP Power Rankings last week but catapulted himself back up to third spot in Week 10 after another impressive performance in a victory for the Ravens. He continues to do it all, ranking ninth in the NFL in passing yards and sixth in rushing yards among all players, not just quarterbacks.#2 - QB Tom Brady, Tampa Bay BuccaneersLast week: #5Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom BradyTom Brady is attempting to win the NFL MVP award for the fourth time in his legendary career. He currently trails only Peyton Manning, who has won five NFL MVP awards. Brady has a great chance to improve his odds in Week 10 against a Washington passing defense that has been torched this season.#1 - QB Kyler Murray, Arizona CardinalsLast week: #3Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler MurrayKyler Murray reclaims the number one spot in the NFL MVP Power Rankings. He is currently the best player on the best team and is having an incredible season. He ranks in the top ten in the NFL in every measurable passing category while also contributing production with his legs.Also Read: What is Lamar Jackson’s Contract Breakdown?