How every NFL MVP performed the following season

Brady started to show just a bit of age at 41 in 2018, throwing only 29 touchdowns and getting intercepted 11 times with 4,355 yards while battling a minor knee issue. He still managed to get right during the playoffs, winning his sixth Super Bowl with the Patriots.

Ryan ran into some struggles in 2017 after losing offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. He still threw for 4,095 yards, but his 20 touchdown passes were nearly half of the 38 he threw during his MVP season.

Newton's numbers really fell off in 2016 with a mediocre running game and shaky offensive line play. He completed a career-worst 52.9 percent of his passes for 3,509 yards and 19/14 TD/INT. Newton added five rushing touchdowns.

Rodgers had one of his worst seasons in 2015, but it was still outstanding by most quarterbacks' standards. He threw for 3,821 yards and a 31/8 TD/INT rate.

Manning couldn't come close to his record-breaking 2013 season the following year, but he was still great with 4,727 passing yards and 39/15 TD/INT. 

AP's 2012 season was one of the best in history by a running back, so it's unsurprising that he couldn't quite match it in 2013. He still had 1,266 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, making his sixth Pro Bowl.

Rodgers had another fantastic season in 2012, throwing for 4,295 yards and 39/8 TD/INT. The Packers went 11-5 with him under center.

Brady threw for more than 5,000 yards for the first time in his career in 2011, leading the Patriots to a 13-3 record. He threw for 5,235 yards and 39/12 TD/INT but lost out to Aaron Rodgers in the MVP race.

The pass-happy Colts threw the most in football, as Manning led the league in completions (450) and attempts (679) in 2010. He had 4,700 passing yards and 33 touchdowns in what would be Manning's final season on the field with the Colts.

Manning made it back-to-back MVP Awards for the second time in his career with his great 2009 season, throwing for 4,500 yards and 33 touchdowns.

After winning the MVP in 2007 with a record-breaking and undefeated regular season, Brady injured his knee in Week 1 of 2008 against the Chiefs. He managed to throw only 11 passes for the entire year.

While Tomlinson's best season was clearly 2006, his encore performance in 2007 was also impressive. He had a league-leading 1,474 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, adding 60 receptions for 475 yards and three scores.

After signing a lucrative contract extension in 2006, Alexander fractured his foot in Week 3. Over 10 games, he rushed for 896 yards and seven touchdowns but averaged only 3.6 yards per carry. It was the beginning of the end for Alexander.

Manning failed to reach 4,000 passing yards for the first time since his rookie season while leading the Colts to a 14-2 record in 2005. He still threw for 28 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.

McNair played only eight games in 2004 due to injuries, and the Titans went just 3-5 in his starts. He threw for 1,343 yards and 8/9 TD/INT. Manning won the MVP again in 2004 with another incredible year. He threw for 4,557 yards and 49 touchdowns while being picked off only 10 times.

After winning the MVP in 2002 at age 37, Gannon's career plummeted. His 2003 season ended with a shoulder injury in Week 7, as the Raiders started 2-5. He completed only 55.6 percent of his passes, throwing for 1,274 yards and 6/4 TD/INT.

After winning his second MVP in three years, Warner's 2002 season was an absolute disaster. He fractured a finger, and the Rams went 0-6 in his starts. He had only three touchdown passes and 11 interceptions.

The Greatest Show on Turf was back at full strength in 2001 with Kurt Warner completely healthy. Faulk had another huge year as an All-Pro for the third straight year. He rushed for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding 83 receptions for 765 yards and nine touchdowns in 14 games.

Warner looked great in 2000 after his improbable 1999 season but missed five games with a broken hand. He did go 8-3 in his starts and led the league with a 67.7 completion percentage. Warner threw for 3,429 yards and 21/18 TD/INT.

After rushing for 2,008 yards in 1998, the injuries started for Davis. He played only four games in 1999, rushing for 211 yards and two scores.

Favre's MVP streak was halted in 1998, yet he still led the NFL in completion rate (63 percent) and passing yards (4,212). While he did throw 31 touchdowns, Favre also had 23 interceptions. Sanders was co-MVP with Favre in 1997, and he played his final season in 1998. The Hall of Fame running back rushing for 1,491 yards but had only four touchdowns.

Favre won the MVP again in 1997, though the numbers were slightly less impressive than in the first two award-winning seasons. He had 3,867 passing yards and a league-leading 35 touchdown passes.

Favre won his first of three straight MVPs in 1995. The second MVP was a slight drop-off with 3,899 passing yards, but he still led the league with 39 touchdown passes, the most of his career.

Following up his second MVP campaign in three years, Young had an injury-plagued 1995 season. He played only 11 games but still led the league with a 66.9 percent completion rate and threw for 3,200 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Smith won his only MVP in 1993 but had his third consecutive All-Pro season the following year. He led the league in carries (368) and rushing touchdowns (21) while running for 1,484 yards. He was also a major factor as a receiver with 50 catches for 341 yards and one score.

Young continued to escape Joe Montana's shadow with his second straight All-Pro season in 1993. He threw for 4,023 yards and a league-leading 29 touchdowns. The mobile Young also had 407 rushing yards and two scores.

Thomas made his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl in 1992 and had a career-best 1,487 rushing yards. He also had nine rushing touchdowns, along with 58 receptions for 626 yards and three receiving scores. It was the fourth consecutive season Thomas led the league in yards from scrimmage and arguably the best year of his career.

Montana suffered an elbow injury during the 1991 preseason and missed the entire 1991 season. His absence gave way to Steve Young.

After winning the MVP in 1989, Montana did it again in 1990. The 49ers quarterback went 14-1 in his 15 starts, throwing for a career-high 3,944 yards and 26/16 TD/INT. He played only one more game in a 49ers uniform after 1990.

Esiason made the Pro Bowl for the third time in four years in 1989, though his team fell off. The Bengals were 7-8 in his 15 starts, but he did throw for 3,525 yards and 28/11 TD/INT.

Elway won his only MVP in 1987, and he struggled the following year. The Broncos went 8-7 in Elway's 15 starts, as he had more interceptions (19) than touchdown passes (17) while throwing for 3,309 yards.

Taylor failed to be named an All-Pro for the first time in 1987, though he was still productive. The linebacker had 12 sacks and three interceptions in 12 games.

Although Allen made his third consecutive Pro Bowl in 1986, his rushing yards fell by 1,000 to 759. He did have five rushing touchdowns and 46 receptions for 453 yards and two scores.

Marino led the league in passing yards (4,137) and passing touchdowns (30) again in 1985, though the stats were down significantly from his historic 1984 season. The Dolphins were 12-4 with Marino under center.

Theismann had another good year in 1984 after winning the MVP, throwing for 3,391 yards and 24 touchdowns. Washington was 11-5 in his 16 starts.

After winning the MVP in a strike year, Moseley's field goal percentage went from 95.2 to 70.2 the following year. He did lead the league in field goal attempts (47) and extra points (62).

Despite appearing in only nine games in a strike-shortened 1982 season, Anderson made the Pro Bowl for the second time. He led the NFL in completions (218) and completion percentage (70.6) while throwing for 2,495 yards and 12 touchdowns.

The Browns went from 11-5 in Sipe's 1980 MVP year to 5-11 the following year. Sipe led the league in interceptions (25) for the second time in three years but did throw for 3,876 yards and 17 touchdowns.

While Campbell won the MVP in 1979, his best season was 1980. He led the NFL in carries (373), rushing yards (1,934), rushing touchdowns (13) and yards per carry (5.2).

Bradshaw earned his one and only NFL MVP in 1978 and had an even bigger offensive season in 1979. He made the Pro Bowl after throwing for a career-high 3,724 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Payton led the NFL in carries for the third straight year in 1978, rushing 333 times for 1,395 yards and 11 touchdowns.. He also had 50 receptions for 480 yards, leading the league with 1,875 yards from scrimmage.

Jones was never better than his 1976 season, but he still had a solid year in the follow-up season. He threw for 2,686 yards and 17 touchdowns in 1977.

Nearing the end of his career at age 36, Tarkenton made his third straight Pro Bowl in 1976. He threw for 2,961 yards and 17/8 TD/INT.

Stabler's performance declined in 1975, throwing 24 interceptions in 14 games. The Raiders still managed to go 10-3 in his 13 starts, and he threw for 2,296 yards.

After rushing for 2,003 yards in 1973, the Juice followed up that performance by rushing for 1,125 yards and three scores the following year. It was his third consecutive All-Pro season.

Brown's production fell off sharply following the 1972 season. He rushed for 860 yards and eight touchdowns in 1973, adding 40 receptions for 482 yards and six scores.

Page made his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl in 1972 but failed to extend his All-Pro streak to four straight seasons.

Following up his lone All-Pro season in 1970, Brodie went 9-5 in 14 starts for the 49ers. He threw for 2,642 yards but had 18/24 TD/INT.

Gabriel regressed slightly after winning the MVP, throwing for 2,552 yards and 16 touchdowns. He led the league with 407 pass attempts.

Morrall won the NFL MVP when Johnny Unitas was injured in 1968. He started only two games the following season, going back to the bench behind Unitas, and threw for 755 yards and five touchdowns after appearing in nine games.

Unitas tore his arm during the preseason of the 1968 season and threw only 32 passes during the regular season.

Starr regressed after a great 1966 season, throwing for 1,823 yards and 9/17 TD/INT. The Packers still went 8-3-1 in his starts.

Brown hung up his cleats after winning his third NFL MVP at age 29 in 1965.

Despite failing to make the Pro Bowl, Unitas had his second consecutive All-Pro season in 1965. He went 8-2-1 as a starter, throwing for 2,530 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Tittle played his final season in 1964, going just 1-8-2 in 11 games as a starter. He threw for 1,798 yards and 10/22 TD/INT.

Taylor had another Pro Bowl season in 1963, rushing for 1,018 yards and nine touchdowns.

Hornung played only nine games in 1962, rushing 57 times for 219 yards and five scores. He added two more touchdowns as a receiver

Van Brocklin went out at the top of his game after winning the MVP Award in 1960, retiring from football at age 34.

Unitas made it four straight Pro Bowls in 1960, leading the league in completions (190), passing yards (3,099) and touchdown passes (25).

Brown couldn't make it a third straight MVP in 1959, even though he was arguably deserving. He still led the league in carries (290), rushing yards (1,329) and rushing touchdowns (14) for the second consecutive year.

After winning the MVP in his rookie season, Brown had an even better year in 1958 to win the MVP again. He led the league in carries (257), rushing yards (1,527) and rushing touchdowns (17).