Barry Sanders 1999 NFL MVP
Barry Sanders: 1997 NFL MVP, not 1999.
Barry Sanders won the NFL MVP in 1997, not 1999. He shared the award with Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 1997
- Rushing yards
- 2,053
- Rushing touchdowns
- 11
Lore & Background
In 1997, Sanders rushed for 2,053 yards in the regular season and was co-awarded the NFL Most Valuable Player Award (shared with Brett Favre), alongside his second NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Reader's Guide
Sanders unexpectedly retired in 1999 at age 31, but his MVP season was 1997.
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