Overview

• Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the 2025 NFL MVP, narrowly defeating Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson by 21 points in the voting.
• Allen received 27 first-place votes compared to Jackson's 23, despite Jackson leading the league in passer rating and earning first-team All-Pro honors.
• The MVP results have drawn criticism, with some questioning the voting methodology and the logic behind certain ballot placements, such as Jackson receiving a fourth-place vote.
• Joe Burrow was named Comeback Player of the Year after recovering from wrist surgery to lead the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns, though the award's criteria remain a point of contention.
• Saquon Barkley won Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 2,005 yards, while Patrick Surtain II was honored as Defensive Player of the Year for his standout performance as a cornerback.