Was Lamar Jackson Robbed Of MVP?

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been awarded the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) title, narrowly surpassing Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in a closely contested race. Allen received 27 first-place votes, totaling 383 points, while Jackson garnered 23 first-place votes, accumulating 362 points. Throughout the season, Allen demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding the Bills to a 13-4 record despite the departure of key offensive players. He achieved a career-high Quarterback Rating (QBR) of 77.3 and was responsible for 41 total touchdowns, with only six interceptions. In contrast, Jackson made history by becoming the first NFL player to surpass 4,000 passing yards (4,172) and 800 rushing yards (915) in a single season, alongside 41 touchdown passes and just four interceptions. Despite these record-breaking statistics, the MVP award was bestowed upon Allen, a decision that has sparked debate among fans and analysts.

Keep scrolling to see who won + reactions to Lamar Jackson not winning MVP.

2025 NFL Honors

The NFL Honors hosted by the National Football League took place Thursday evening to celebrate the league’s top players, performances, and moments from the past season. The ceremony is a must-watch as celebrity hosts, musical performances, and appearances by NFL legends, blend sports and entertainment in a star-studded evening.

Man of the Year: Jacksonville Jaguars DL Arik Armstead

Most Valuable Player (MVP): Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen

NFL MVP voting

• Josh Allen: 27 first-place votes
• Lamar Jackson: 23

Coach of the Year: Kevin O’Connell

NFL Coach of the Year voting

• Kevin O’Connell: 25 first-place votes
• Dan Campbell: 19
• Andy Reid: 4
• Sean Payton: 1
• Dan Quinn: 1

2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

• Former Vikings, Chiefs, Bears and Panthers DE Jared Allen
• Former Packers WR Sterling Sharpe
• Former Eagles, Saints and Raiders CB Eric Allen
• Former Chargers TE Antonio Gates

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year: Rams OLB Jared Verse

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting

• Jared Verse: 37 first-place votes
• Quinyon Mitchell: 9
• Braden Fiske: 1
• Tarheeb Still: 1 (seventh-place finish)

NFL Comeback Player of the Year: Bengals QB Joe Burrow

NFL Comeback Player of the Year voting

• Joe Burrow: 31 first-place votes
• J.K. Dobbins: 3
• Sam Darnold: 8 (third-place finish)
• Damar Hamlin: 3
• Christian Gonzalez: 2
• Tim Patrick: 3 (sixth-place finish)

NFL Offensive Player of the Year: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley

NFL Offensive Player of the Year voting

• Saquon Barkley: 35 first-place votes
• Lamar Jackson: 12
• Derrick Henry: 1
• Joe Burrow: 1
• Josh Allen: 1

NFL Defensive Player of the Year: Broncos CB Pat Surtain II

NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting

• Pat Surtain II: 26 first-place votes
• Trey Hendrickson: 11
• Myles Garrett: 5
• T.J. Watt: 3
• Zack Baun: 2
• Kerby Joseph: 1
• Andrew Van Ginkel: 1
• Jonathan Greenard: 1

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels

NFL Offensive Player of the Year voting

• Jayden Daniels: 49 first-place votes
• Brock Bowers: 1

AP Assistant coach of the Year: Ben Johnson (Lions)

Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year: Jayden Daniels Hail Mary

Salute to Service Award presented by USAA: San Francisco 49ers George Kittle