Bills’ Josh Allen Wins AP NFL MVP, Edges Lamar Jackson/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won the 2024 AP NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, narrowly beating Lamar Jackson in the closest vote since 2016. Allen, who led the Bills to a fifth straight AFC East title, received 27 first-place votes to Jackson’s 23. Other top honors included Kevin O’Connell (Coach of the Year), Saquon Barkley (Offensive Player of the Year), and Jayden Daniels (Offensive Rookie of the Year).
NFL Honors 2024: Key Takeaways
- Josh Allen Named MVP: 27 first-place votes, narrowly beating Lamar Jackson (23 first-place votes).
- Coach of the Year: Kevin O’Connell (Vikings) led Minnesota to a surprising 14-win season.
- Offensive Player of the Year: Saquon Barkley (Eagles) rushed for 2,005 yards, now chasing a Super Bowl rushing record.
- Defensive Player of the Year: Patrick Surtain II (Broncos) locked down opposing QBs, allowing just 37 receptions all season.
- Comeback Player of the Year: Joe Burrow (Bengals) returned from wrist surgery to lead the NFL in passing yards & touchdowns.
- Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jared Verse (Rams) dominated with 77 pressures & 18 QB hits.
- Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jayden Daniels (Commanders) became a Pro Bowl QB in his first season.
- Assistant Coach of the Year: Ben Johnson (Lions) led Detroit’s No. 1 scoring offense, now heads to coach the Bears.
Bills’ Josh Allen Wins AP NFL MVP, Edges Lamar Jackson
Deep Look: Josh Allen Wins First MVP in Tightest Race Since 2016
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has officially been crowned the 2024 AP NFL Most Valuable Player, narrowly edging Lamar Jackson in the closest MVP race since 2016.
Despite hoping to leave New Orleans with a Super Bowl trophy, Allen instead secured his first MVP award, capping off a season where he led the Bills to their fifth straight AFC East title.
“I wish we were hoisting the Lombardi,” Allen said. “But we’re going to keep working until we do.”
MVP Voting Results
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills): 27 first-place votes, 383 total points.
- Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens): 23 first-place votes, 362 total points.
- Saquon Barkley (Eagles): Third place, 120 points.
- Joe Burrow (Bengals): Fourth place, 82 points.
- Jared Goff (Lions): Fifth place, 47 points.
Allen threw for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, finishing with a 101.4 passer rating. He also rushed for 531 yards and 12 touchdowns, becoming the first player in NFL history to record five consecutive 40-touchdown seasons.
Meanwhile, Jackson posted career-best passing numbers, throwing for 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns, and just 4 interceptions. Despite earning First-Team All-Pro honors, Jackson fell short in the MVP voting, making 2024 the first time since 1987 that a First-Team All-Pro didn’t win MVP.
Full AP NFL Award Winners
Coach of the Year: Kevin O’Connell (Minnesota Vikings)
- Led Vikings to 14-3 record despite starting Sam Darnold at QB.
- Received 25 first-place votes, edging Dan Campbell (Lions, 19 first-place votes).
“It was never about expectations—it was about belief in our team.” – O’Connell
Offensive Player of the Year: Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Rushed for 2,005 yards, 8th-most in NFL history.
- Needs 30 more rushing yards in the Super Bowl to break the single-season record (including playoffs).
- Received 35 of 50 first-place votes.
Defensive Player of the Year: Patrick Surtain II (Denver Broncos)
- Allowed just 37 receptions all season.
- Opposing QBs had a 61.1 passer rating when targeting him.
- Received 26 first-place votes, beating Trey Hendrickson (Bengals) and Myles Garrett (Browns).
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders)
- 49 of 50 first-place votes (near unanimous selection).
- 3,568 passing yards, 25 TDs, 100.1 passer rating.
- Led Commanders to 12-5 record & NFC Championship Game appearance.
“If you lock in for one year, your life will change.” – Daniels
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jared Verse (Los Angeles Rams)
- Led all rookies with 77 QB pressures, 18 hits, and 11 tackles for loss.
- 37 first-place votes, far ahead of Quinyon Mitchell (Eagles, 9 first-place votes).
“Hard work can take you anywhere.” – Verse
Comeback Player of the Year: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Rebounded from wrist surgery to lead NFL with 4,918 passing yards & 43 TDs.
- 31 first-place votes, beating out J.K. Dobbins (Chargers), Sam Darnold (Vikings), and Damar Hamlin (Bills).
Assistant Coach of the Year: Ben Johnson (Detroit Lions, now Chicago Bears HC)
- Led NFL’s No. 1 scoring offense (33.2 PPG).
- Hired as Chicago Bears’ new head coach after Detroit’s deep playoff run.
- Received 29 first-place votes.
What’s Next?
With Super Bowl LVIII just days away, all eyes are now on Saquon Barkley, who could break the all-time rushing record if he gains 30 more yards. Meanwhile, Josh Allen will look to translate his MVP season into future championship success for the Bills.
One thing is clear: the 2024 NFL season was full of history-making performances—and the best may be yet to come.
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