Josh Allen Beats Out Lamar Jackson for Award
A Stunner to End the 2025 NFL Honors Program
In a stunning result to end the 2025 NFL Honors program, the Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen was crowned the best player during the 2024 regular season.
A Close Vote
He edged Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson by four first-place votes, winning the battle 27-23. In total, Allen tallied 383 points to Jackson’s 362.
The Top Five
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley had the third-most points, followed by Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow and Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff.
The Moment of Truth
Here’s the moment Allen’s name was called:
Jackson was largely expected to win the award. He beat out Allen with 30 to 18 first-place votes to earn AP first-team All-Pro honors. The last time a first-team All-Pro didn’t win MVP was 1987, which saw John Elway claim the MVP award over Joe Montana.
Allen’s Impressive Stats
Allen threw for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns and six picks to go with 531 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He became the first player in NFL history to have five straight seasons with at least 40 total touchdowns, as Buffalo also won the AFC East for five years running.
Jackson’s Strong Season
Jackson, a two-time MVP, posted career-highs with 4,172 yards passing and 41 touchdowns to just four picks. He also rushed for 915 yards, his most since 2020, and four touchdowns.
The Regular Season Matters
The Bills finished 13-4 for the AFC’s No. 2 seed while Baltimore grabbed No. 3 with a 12-5 record. The two sides met in the divisional round, with Allen’s side triumphing over Jackson’s in a 27-25 win, though the MVP is a regular-season award.
5 Things to Know About Josh Allen
Here are five things to know about Bills QB Josh Allen, who won the NFL MVP award for the 2024 season:
• Allen is a first-time NFL MVP winner.
• He has led the Bills to five consecutive AFC East titles.
• Allen has thrown for at least 4,000 yards in three of the past four seasons.
• He has rushed for at least 500 yards in three of the past four seasons.
• Allen has 12 career games with at least 300 passing yards and 50 rushing yards.
Conclusion
Josh Allen’s impressive regular season has earned him the NFL MVP award, beating out Lamar Jackson in a close vote. This is Allen’s first MVP award, and he has cemented his status as one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
FAQs
Q: Who won the NFL MVP award for the 2024 season?
A: Josh Allen, quarterback of the Buffalo Bills.
Q: Who finished second in the NFL MVP voting?
A: Lamar Jackson, quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens.
Q: How many first-place votes did Josh Allen receive?
A: 27
Q: How many points did Josh Allen score in the NFL MVP voting?
A: 383
Q: How many points did Lamar Jackson score in the NFL MVP voting?
A: 362
