Between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, there's no wrong decision for NFL MVP. But both QBs still need to demonstrate they can beat Patrick Mahomes.
Lamar Jackson is trying to win his second consecutive NFL MVP award and third overall, but Josh Allen is the favorite. Here's breaking down the numbers for both elite AFC quarterbacks.
The Ravens quarterback certainly has the respect of his peers: he was the NFLPA All-Pro team's quarterback in 2023 as well (that year ended with Jackson winning his second MVP award). Jackson and Baltimore open their playoff campaign on Saturday at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Romo thinks that Allen’s and Jackson’s MVP battle might likely boil down to voter fatigue. This means that voters would lean toward picking Allen, even though Jackson has been just as good, if not better because Allen has never won an MVP while Jackson has earned two of the last five.
The NFL MVP race between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is coming down to the final week.
It’s been a wild few days in the NFL MVP odds market, as Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Bills QB Josh Allen staked their claim to the NFL’s top award with outstand
Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The AP 2024 NFL All-Pro Team.
Lamar Jackson — Allen's top competition for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award this season — made the first team. He received 30 first-place votes to Allen’s 18. There are 50 votes overall among nationwide NFL members of the media.
The 6-foot-5, 237-pound Allen is already credited with three Pro Bowls and second-team All-Pro honors in his seventh year. He's thrown for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns, with six interceptions this season.
Saquon Barkley received 48 of 50 first-place votes and Patrick Surtain II got 49 from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league.
On social media, the NFL shared the news about the Associated Press All-Pro selections, including the All-Pro First Team Offense. Interestingly, Jackson was named to the group, with Allen missing out. In fact, no Bills player made it to the list.