Josh Allen's NFL MVP Win Draws Criticism Over Voting Decisions

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen narrowly defeated Lamar Jackson for the 2024 MVP award, sparking debate over voting rationale and fairness.

Josh Allen won the 2024 NFL MVP award by a slim 21-point margin, securing 27 first-place votes to Lamar Jackson's 23.
Critics, including Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden, argue Allen's win was influenced by sympathy votes, as Jackson's season statistically outperformed Allen's in key areas.
Derrick Henry publicly supported Jackson, calling it a 'no-brainer' that he should have won his third MVP award instead of Allen.
Jim Miller, the only voter not to rank Jackson in the top two, placed him fourth behind Allen, Saquon Barkley, and Joe Burrow, citing team impact as his reasoning.
This marks the first time since 1987 that an NFL MVP winner did not also receive first-team All-Pro honors, which went to Jackson with 30 first-place votes.