MVP Voting Who Will Take Home the NFL’s Top Honor?

As Super Bowl LVIII approaches, the conversation around who will be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player is heating up, even though the favorites for the award were eliminated before the conference championships.

Both the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens had their MVP contenders in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, but neither team will make it to the big game on February 9 in New Orleans.

Despite not reaching the Super Bowl, Allen and Jackson, along with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, remain strong contenders for the MVP award.

The postseason results don’t factor into the MVP decision, making this race a battle between the regular season standouts. Other players like Jared Goff and Saquon Barkley also remain in the mix, but it’s clear that the spotlight is on the quarterbacks.

How Does Voting Work?

The process for determining the MVP is already set, with votes cast before the postseason began. The final announcement will be made on February 6. A panel of 50 voters, including members of the media and former players, will determine the winner.

Voters can submit five names on their ballots, with first-place votes carrying the most weight. Points are distributed as follows: 10 points for a first-place vote, five for second, three for third, two for fourth, and one for fifth.

Who Gets the Final Say?

The 50 voters come from a variety of media outlets, including journalists and former players. In today’s era, when many in the media have past playing experience, the MVP voting can be seen as a more collaborative effort than ever before.

With the votes already in and the announcement imminent, it’s clear that the race for MVP is one of the most intriguing storylines of this season. Will a quarterback claim the top honor, or will a non-quarterback, like Goff or Barkley, surprise everyone? The answer will be revealed soon enough.