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NFL Honors results: MVP award handed out as Hall of Fame Class of 2025 announced
The NFL’s brightest and best were recognised on Thursday evening at the NFL Honors ceremony, which saw Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen win the NFL MVP award.
Allen pipped Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to the evening's biggest prize after leading the Bills to a 13-4 regular season record, throwing for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns, plus 12 rushing scores and one touchdown catch.
The evening’s other notable winners saw Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley take home the Offensive Player of the Year award following his 2,000-yard season, while Denver Broncs cornerback Patrick Surtain II was named the Defensive Player of the Year.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels claimed the Offensive Rookie of the Year prize following his superlative rookie campaign, with LA Rams pass rusher Jared Verse taking home the Defensive Rookie honour.
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Comeback Player of the Year went to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, while Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was named the Coach of the Year.
The prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which recognises a player's volunteer and charity work, went to Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead.
The Saenger Theatre in New Orleans played host to the ceremony, ahead of Super Bowl LIX taking place in the city on Sunday, with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 also being named. Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Antonio Gates all earned a gold jacket and a place in Canton, with Sterling Sharpe being added as a senior.
NFL Honors full list of winners
AP Most Valuable Player - Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
AP Defensive Player of the Year - Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos
AP Offensive Player of the Year - Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year - Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year - Jared Verse, LA Rams
AP Comeback Player of the Year - Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
AP Coach of the Year - Kevin O'Connell, Minnesota Vikings
AP Assistant Coach of the Year - Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions
Walter Payton Man of the Year - Arik Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 - Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, Sterling Sharpe (senior)
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