Josh Allen Named 2024 NFL MVP, Headlining Annual Awards
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been named the NFLโs Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season, marking the first MVP award of his career. The 27-year-old beat out Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, last year’s winner, in a tightly contested race.
Despite finishing as the MVP runner-up in 2020 and 2022, Allen finally claimed the honor after an exceptional season that showcased his dual-threat ability, leadership, and improved ball security.
Allenโs MVP-Winning Season
๐ Passing touchdowns: 28
๐ Rushing touchdowns: 12
๐ First QB with multiple passing & rushing TDs in back-to-back games
๐ First QB to record a passing, rushing, and receiving TD in a single game
๐ Led Buffalo to a 13-4 record & sixth straight playoff appearance
Allenโs biggest growth this season came in his decision-making, as he posted career lows in interceptions, sacks, and fumbles, helping Buffalo remain among the AFCโs elite. However, their Super Bowl hopes were once again dashed by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated them in the AFC Championship Game.
MVP Voting Results
The NFL MVP is selected by a panel of 50 broadcasters and journalists, with a point-based voting system.
๐ Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) โ 383 points (27 first-place votes)
๐ฅ Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) โ 362 points (23 first-place votes)
Allen became the first MVP since 1987 who was not also named first-team All-Pro quarterback, a title that went to Jackson.
๐น “Lamar was very deserving of this award as well. Iโve got nothing but love and respect for him,” Allen said upon receiving the honor.
NFL Award Winners โ 2024 Season
๐ MVP: Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills, QB)
๐ Offensive Player of the Year: Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles, RB)
๐ Defensive Player of the Year: Patrick Surtain II (Denver Broncos, CB)
๐ Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders, QB)
๐ Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jared Verse (Los Angeles Rams, LB)
๐ Comeback Player of the Year: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals, QB)
๐ Coach of the Year: Kevin OโConnell (Minnesota Vikings)
Super Bowl 59 and Final Thoughts
The NFL awards ceremony took place in New Orleans, just days before Super Bowl 59, where Saquon Barkleyโs Eagles will look to deny the Kansas City Chiefs a historic three-peat.
For Allen, winning MVP is a monumental career achievement, but his ultimate goal remains delivering Buffalo its first Super Bowl title.
