‘Allen is also the first player since Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway in 1987 to be chosen as outright MVP despite not being named a first-team All-Pro. Jackson beat him out for that honor, with Allen taking the second-team slot. Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was also a second-team All-Pro selection in 2003, when he split MVP honors with Peyton Manning.’
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Bills QB Josh Allen reacts to surprising NFL MVP win over Lamar Jackson
‘“Yeah, I was pretty surprised,” Allen said after receiving the award, “given what we know about, typically, how the voting goes. Lamar was very deserving of this award as well. I have nothing but love and respect for him and his game.”’
Josh Allen wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
‘“I wish we weren’t hoisting this trophy. I wish we were hoisting the Lombardi — and we’re going to keep working until we do,” Allen said Thursday, referring to winning a Super Bowl.’
How Josh Allen beat out Lamar Jackson for AP NFL MVP
‘Several voters viewed the MVP vote differently. While Jackson and Allen finished 1-2 on 48 of the 50 ballots (Burrow and Saquon Barkley each got one second-place vote), Allen had the edge when it came to the top spot, gaining nine additional first-place votes from the All-Pro team with Jackson losing seven.’
How they voted: Josh Allen wins AP NFL MVP award
‘Jackson, who led the Ravens to a second straight AFC North championship, got 26 second-place votes and one fourth for a total of 362 points. Barkley finished third (120 points) followed by Burrow (82) and Lions QB Jared Goff (47).’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, fiancee Hailee Steinfeld walk red carpet at NFL Honors
‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his fiancee, actor Hailee Steinfeld, were all smiles as they posed for pictures and mingled with celebrities as they walked the red carpet before he received the league’s biggest individual prize at the NFL Honors.’
Bills' Josh Allen wins 1st career NFL MVP
‘Allen threw 28 touchdowns against a career-low six interceptions while also scoring a dozen touchdowns with his legs. Allen’s 77.4 QBR was the NFL’s best, which is more impressive considering he didn’t exactly have household names to throw to – Khalil Shakir led the team in targets (100), receptions (76), and yards (821).
Bills' Allen wins MVP as league's best awarded at NFL Honors
‘Allen is the first player in 21 seasons to win MVP without being selected first-team All-Pro. Since MVP was first handed out in 1957, the only other players to win the award despite not being a first-team All-Pro were Broncos quarterback John Elway (1987, when Joe Montana was first-team All-Pro) and Titans quarterback Steve McNair (2003, Peyton Manning).’
2025 NFL Honors: Josh Allen named NFL MVP over Lamar Jackson, becomes third Bills player to win award
‘Allen received 383 votes to just beat out Jackson, who received 362 votes in the closest MVP vote since 2003, when Peyton Manning and Steve McNair shared the honor. Allen is the first MVP since Manning in 2008 to not have a single All-Pro teammate, according to CBS Sports Research.’
The Bills Had the Perfect Graphic For Josh Allen Winning NFL Sportsmanship Award
‘Smash cut to the NFL Honors on Thursday night and wouldn’t you know it, Allen actually won. Luckily, the Bills’ social media team was prepared for it and had the perfect graphic ready to go when Allen was announced as the winner.’
Josh Allen Wins MVP Award at NFL Honors
‘The 28-year-old Buffalo Bills quarterback spawned MVP chatter relatively early in the 2024 season after multiple history-making games, including one in which he threw for a touchdown, ran in a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown pass.’
NFL World Stunned As Josh Allen Wins MVP Award Over Lamar Jackson
‘The outcome proved to be different for this award. A primary reason Allen might have won is due to the “most valuable” part of the award. Though Jackson had a better season statistically, he also had a better supporting cast overall. After the Bills traded Stefon Diggs and parted ways with several of their veterans last offseason, many didn’t think they’d make the playoffs, let alone win the division. Thanks to Allen, the Bills proved to be sure-fire contenders from early in the season.’
Josh Allen's Heartfelt NFL MVP Acceptance Speech Moved His Parents to Tears
‘And after classily acknowledging the other nominees for NFL MVP, Allen thanked an extensive list of people, from the Bills owners to general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott, to his teammates, the Bills equipment and training staff, and even the employees in the mail room and the cafeteria.’
Miami Dolphins star says Bills Pro Bowler 'terrorized' him in welcome to NFL moment
‘”Buffalo’s o-line,” Robinson said. “Specifically Dion Dawkins. He gave me my welcome to the league moment. I mean both games, he gave me a welcome to the league moment. I would go against him every single play, I lined up on him and he was just terrorizing me. Seeing him on film, he moves good. But when you’re out there on the field and going against him, he moves just as good as I can getting off the ball.”‘
Why Josh Allen won 2024 NFL MVP award over Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley
‘This season’s race never became quite that clear, despite Jackson putting up even stronger numbers than last season. Bills QB Josh Allen spent the second half of the year battling for MVP honors with Jackson, and Eagles RB Saquon Barkley even stated his case with a dominant 2,005-yard rushing season.’