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NFL midseason awards – MVP, Rookie of the year, etc.

By Keith Myers

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball over Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) for a touchdown during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball over Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) for a touchdown during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Player of the Year

Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta’s star receiver is on pace for 1940 yards this season. Julio leads the NFL is both yards and big plays as a receiver.

Interestingly, he’s managed to do both of those things despite having fewer targets than other top receivers. Jones is the league’s most productive receiver, even though he’s 11th in the league in targets.

Jones is clearly the focus of defensive game plans each and every week. That opens up opportunities for his teammates. That’s great, but he’s been much more than just a decoy. He’s having on pace to have the 2nd-most receiving yards all-time in a single season.

Others deserving votes: Melvin Gordon, David Johnson

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