‘Allen’s receipt of the award ends a months-long saga that saw two fan bases — the Bills and Baltimore Ravens — at one another’s throat as the debate surrounding the honor swirled into a toxic state of discourse. But in the end, despite many believing Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was on his way to earning his third-career MVP, it was Allen who was left as the last man standing with the trophy in hand on Thursday night.’
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Coaching Report Card: Sean McDermott ranks among NFL's elite coaches, but he still needs a Super Bowl
‘Bill Belichick, Mike Ditka, Tony Dungy, Andy Reid, George Seifert. Toss in Sean McDermott.’
Fair evaluation of Bills’ season
‘“No Goal,” you’ll recall, is from a Stanley Cup finals game during which the Buffalo Sabres’ opponents received — not scored but received — a goal that wasn’t a goal. It just wasn’t. Now the two new phrases are “No Catch” and “The Spot.”’
Josh Allen edges Lamar Jackson to win NFL’s MVP award for first time
‘The Buffalo Bills quarterback was named the NFL’s MVP for the first time Thursday, further cementing his status among the league’s elite players. But the honor came as a bit of a consolation prize; Allen was only a visitor to the Super Bowl city after he and the Bills suffered another bitterly disappointing defeat during the AFC playoffs.’
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen make red carpet debut at NFL Honors nearly 3 months after engagement
‘The “Hawkeye” actress and the Buffalo Bills quarterback walked the red carpet together at the 14th annual NFL Honors in New Orleans Thursday night. Steinfeld held her fiancé’s hand as they posed for photos together ahead of the event.’
Bills quarterback Josh Allen beats out Lamar Jackson for 2024 NFL MVP award
‘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.’
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.’