What happened: Allen stayed at the center of the NFL conversation Friday as acclaim for his opening stretch kept building. Wire Report has already documented a two-game start with nine total touchdowns and zero turnovers.
Why it matters: That mix of production and ball security has strengthened Allen's early MVP case and given fresh weight to his No. 2 spot on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026. Early-season quarterback races can swing fast, but Allen has given himself a clear head start.
By the numbers: Allen has 674 total yards, five passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns through two games. Wire Report previously noted only two quarterbacks had opened a season with nine total touchdowns and zero turnovers, and both went on to win MVP.
What to watch: The next checkpoint is whether Allen can keep the turnover column empty as the sample grows past two games. Another efficient week would keep the early MVP push moving.