Josh Allen Edges Lamar Jackson for NFL MVP in Closest Race Since 2016

Allen's victory over Jackson, despite Jackson's All-Pro selection and record-setting season, has ignited intense scrutiny over MVP voting criteria.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won the 2024 NFL MVP award, narrowly defeating Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in a 27-23 first-place vote split.
Jackson, who was named first-team All-Pro quarterback and had a historic statistical season, missed out on what would have been his third MVP award.
The MVP decision has sparked debate, with critics questioning how Jackson's All-Pro status and superior statistics did not translate into an MVP win.
Supporters of Allen argue his performance was more valuable due to the Bills' roster challenges, including the loss of key players like Stefon Diggs.
This marks only the third time in NFL history that a player has won MVP without being named first-team All-Pro, highlighting the contentious nature of this year's voting process.