Overview

• Lamar Jackson, aiming for his third MVP award, delivered a historic season with 4,712 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and 915 rushing yards, setting multiple NFL records.
• Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills is a strong contender, boasting 3,731 passing yards, 40 total touchdowns, and a league-best QBR under pressure during the regular season.
• Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season, significantly impacting the team's offense.
• Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns but missed the playoffs due to a struggling defense, despite his career-best performance.
• The MVP award, based solely on regular-season performance, will be announced at Thursday's NFL Honors, alongside other major recognitions and Hall of Fame inductions.