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Week 2 of the NFL’s preseason is wrapping up. The real thing, when wins and losses count and when starters won’t be resting, is just around the corner. The league is more stacked with star talent than ever before, and tons of stud footballers will be looking to win major NFL awards this year. So, who will take home the most prestigious trophies, including the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year awards?
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes is the best player in the NFL, and a statistical down year shouldn’t cause NFL fans to forget that. As he has aged and matured as a player, Mahomes hasn’t been putting up the gaudy numbers that are required to win the MVP, as he has instead prioritized doing what it takes to win championships. Mahomes has become Tom Brady-esque in that regard. After all, the Kansas City Chiefs star has made the Super Bowl in five of the last six seasons.
After a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59, though, Mahomes could be coming out for vengeance. He still has the talent to light up the stat sheet. Mahomes’ arm strength is among the best in the league, and his ability to make off-platform throws is unmatched.
Mahomes threw for 5,250 yards and 41 touchdowns the last time he won MVP in 2022. His first MVP was statistically even more impressive, as he had 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns. Another jaw-droppingly impressive performance seems likely from Mahomes now that he has more help. The only two times Mahomes has lost in the Super Bowl occurred when he was scrambling like a made man because of poor offensive line play, but the Chiefs shored up the blind side by drafting Josh Simmons in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Furthermore, the receiving corps will be much improved from last year. Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown are returning to health, and their speed makes the Chiefs offense scary when paired with Xavier Worthy. Travis Kelce is arguably the best tight end of all time, too. The secret to the Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl yet again may be for Mahomes to drop the game-manager act and return to slinging the football deep down the field. He has the cast of receivers and talent to do so, and it could lead to his third MVP season.
Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans
The Offensive Rookie of the Year award is Cam Ward’s to lose. The Tennessee Titans quarterback was the number one pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he has already been handed the keys to Tennessee’s offense. There isn’t a ton of offensive talent that could give Ward a run for his money from his draft class, either.
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