Josh Allen Leads NFL MVP Race as Saquon Barkley Delivers Historic Season

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the frontrunner for MVP, but Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is making a strong case with a record-breaking year.

Josh Allen is widely expected to win the NFL MVP award, despite having a statistically solid but not career-best season as the Buffalo Bills' quarterback.
Allen's consistency and contributions to the Bills' success have made him the favorite in a year marked by uneven quarterback play across the league.
Saquon Barkley, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old single-season rushing record with 2,123 projected yards.
Barkley has been instrumental in transforming the Eagles into Super Bowl contenders, leading the NFL in rushing yards and excelling in critical late-game moments.
The debate over MVP criteria has resurfaced, with some arguing the award disproportionately favors quarterbacks over other impactful positions like running back.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

ESPN