This Thursday, February 6, the awards for the best of the 2024-25 NFL season will be presented at the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans, a few days before the celebration of Super

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday, beating out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in one of the closest MVP races in years.

Josh Allen beat out two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016.

Josh Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016

Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of the Year.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley finished third (120 points) followed by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (82) and Lions QB Jared Goff (47). Allen threw for 3,731 yards, 28 TDs and had six picks for a 101.

The Buffalo Bills fell short of Super Bowl LIX, but Josh Allen is still being recognized for his efforts. Seven years into his professional career, Allen has been named the 2024 AP NFL Most Valuable Player.