In what will likely be a close MVP vote, Bills Star Josh Allen should take home the hardware

By Ryan K Boman for Stadium Rant | January 11, 2025

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As the NFL begins its annual postseason march to the Super Bowl, multiple playoff teams have a chance to lift the Lombardi Trophy. Anyone from Kansas City (14-2) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) has a realistic chance for immortality.

As far as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award goes, however, there are only two names that really matter: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens passer Lamar Jackson. With all due respect to Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, he’s had a terrific season, but he’s a distant third. Plus, in recent years, it’s been nearly impossible for anyone besides a QB to win the award.

Although voting is taking place before the playoffs begin this weekend, the NFL MVP winner won’t be announced until Thursday, Feb. 6 – just days before the Super Bowl in New Orleans. So, a candidate’s playoff stats won’t matter in the tally, only the numbers they put up over the 17-game regular season schedule.

Both candidates are certainly worthy, and Jackson already has two such awards on his mantle. If Allen were to win, it would be his first Most Valuable Player Award. In terms of voting, this could end up being one of the closest MVP races in league history… Read More HERE

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