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The NFL and The Associated Press announced Thursday that Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Lamar Jackson were named finalists for league MVP.
The winners of the regular season awards, including MVP, will be announced at NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 6, at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.
Here’s what the MVP nominees have done this season:
Barkley (2,005) became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000+ yards. His 2,005 rushing yards are the 8th-most in NFL history.
This season, Burrow led the NFL in passing yards(4,918) and touchdowns(43).
Allen led the Bills(13-4) to second-best record in the AFC in the regular season. He threw for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns. Allen also added 531 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns.
Jackson had career highs in passing yards(4172) and touchdowns(41) with only four interceptions. The two-time MVP also added 915 yards rushing and four touchdowns.
Goff led the Lions to a franchise-record 15 wins as he threw for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns.
Below is the complete list of awards and finalists:
AP Most Valuable Player |
Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo BillsSaquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia EaglesJoe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati BengalsJared Goff, QB, Detroit LionsLamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens |
AP Coach of the Year |
Dan Campbell, Detroit LionsKevin O’Connell, Minnesota VikingsSean Payton, Denver Broncos
Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs |
AP Assistant Coach of the Year |
Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills
Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles
Brian Flores, Minnesota VikingsAaron Glenn, Detroit LionsBen Johnson, Detroit Lions |
AP Comeback Player of the Year |
Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati BengalsSam Darnold, QB, Minnesota VikingsJ.K. Dobbins, RB, Los Angeles ChargersChristian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots
Damar Hamlin, S, Buffalo Bills |
AP Defensive Player of the Year |
Zack Baun, LB, Philadelphia EaglesMyles Garrett, DE, Cleveland BrownsTrey Hendrickson, DE, Cincinnati BengalsPat Surtain II, CB, Denver BroncosT.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers |
AP Offensive Player of the Year |
Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia EaglesJoe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati BengalsJa’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore RavensLamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens |
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year |
Cooper DeJean, DB, Philadelphia EaglesBraden Fiske, DE, Los Angeles RamsQuinyon Mitchell, CB, Philadelphia EaglesChop Robinson, LB, Miami DolphinsJared Verse, LB, Los Angeles Rams |
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year |
Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas RaidersJayden Daniels, QB, Washington CommandersMalik Nabers, WR, New York GiantsBo Nix, QB, Denver BroncosBrian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars |