On February 6, 2025, the NFL celebrated its annual NFL Honors, recognizing the top players, coaches, and teams from the 2024 season. One of the most anticipated awards of the night was the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, which honors the player deemed to have had the greatest impact on the regular season through skill, performance, and leadership. This year, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen took home the prestigious title, edging out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The NFL MVP Award: A History

The NFL MVP award has been presented annually since 1957. It recognizes the player who demonstrates exceptional skill, performance, and leadership throughout the regular season. The Associated Press (AP) has presented an award recognizing the NFL’s top player since the 1950s. The AP gathers a group of 50 sportswriters and media people from across the country who cover the league to rank their top five choices for the award after the regular season ends. Since 2012, the NFL has held an annual event called NFL Honors to reveal and celebrate the winners for that year. The independent news organization didn’t give NFL awards in 1960.

The finalists for the 2025 NFL MVP award included quarterbacks Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals, Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, and running back Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Throughout the years, the award has been given to many great players, from Jim Brown, who won in 1957 and 1965, to more recent winners like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson.

Josh Allen’s Exceptional 2024 Season

Josh Allen’s MVP win was driven by his outstanding performance throughout the 2024 season. While statistics alone don’t define an MVP, Allen’s certainly made a strong case. In the 2024 season, Allen completed 380 of 579 passes for 4,464 yards and 36 touchdowns. He also added 524 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground.

Allen’s achievements reflect not only his individual talent but also his impact on the Buffalo Bills team. With Allen at the helm, the Bills consistently ranked among the top offensive teams in the league, and he consistently made key plays that contributed to the team’s success.

Past Winners and Multiple Awardees

Many players have been recognized multiple times for their outstanding contributions to their teams and the sport. Players who have received the award more than once include:

• Peyton Manning (5)
• Aaron Rodgers (4)
• Tom Brady (3)
• Jim Brown (3)
• Brett Favre (3)
• Johnny Unitas (3)
• Lamar Jackson (2)
• Patrick Mahomes (2)
• Joe Montana (2)
• Kurt Warner (2)
• Steve Young (2)

The 2025 NFL Honors

The 2025 NFL Honors ceremony was held to celebrate the achievements of players, coaches, and teams from the 2024 season. It was during this event that Josh Allen was announced as the 2025 NFL MVP. The ceremony also recognized other outstanding performances, including the Walter Payton Man of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Conclusion

Josh Allen’s selection as the 2025 NFL MVP is a testament to his exceptional talent, leadership, and impact on the Buffalo Bills. His outstanding performance throughout the 2024 season has earned him this prestigious honor.