Barnwell's NFL midseason awards: The top candidates to win MVP, Rookie of the Year, more

ESPN's Bill Barnwell has released his NFL midseason awards analysis through Week 9, identifying the top candidates for eight major awards. Joe Burrow is highlighted as a leading MVP contender, while Arvell Reese is cited as a top candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. are also named as hardware contenders in their respective categories.