Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson are among the MVP finalists for The Associated Press’ 2024 NFL awards. The MVP winner will be announced at the 14th Annual NFL Honors on Feb. 6, 2025.
Josh Allen And Lamar Jackson Named MVP Finalists
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Allen and Jackson are the two leading candidates to win MVP.
Allen, who has never won the award, finished his 2024 campaign with 3,731 yards passing, 28 touchdowns, and six interceptions with a completion percentage of 63.6. Allen also rushed for 531 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Jackson is looking to become the seventh player in NFL history to win three MVPs.
Jackson threw for 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns, and four interceptions with a completion percentage of 66.7. Jackson also rushed for 915 yards and four touchdowns.
The three other MVP finalists include Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Barley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for at least 2,000 yards. Barkley finished the regular season with 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Though he won’t win MVP, Barkley should take home the Offensive Player of the Year Award.
NFL Honors — Finalists
AP Most Valuable Player
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Jared Goff, Detroit Lions QB
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB
AP Defensive Player of the Year
- Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles LB
- Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns DE
- Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals DE
- Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos CB
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers LB
AP Offensive Player of the Year
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals WR
- Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens RB
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders TE
- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders QB
- Malik Nabers, New York Giants WR
- Bo Nix, Denver Broncos QB
- Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars WR
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
- Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles CB
- Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams DE
- Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles CB
- Chop Robinson, Miami Dolphins LB
- Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams LB
AP Comeback Player of the Year
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings QB
- J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers RB
- Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots CB
- Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills S
AP Coach of the Year
- Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions HC
- Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings HC
- Sean Payton, Denver Broncos HC
- Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders HC
- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs HC
AP Assistant Coach of the Year
- Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills OC
- Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles DC
- Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings DC
- Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions DC
- Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions OC
Other Awards
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The 14th Annual NFL Honors airs on Feb. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on Fox, NFL Network, and NFL+.
