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The best of the NFL gathered at the Saenger Theatre for Thursday’s NFL Honors before the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles clash in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The night saw major surprises, record-breaking seasons, and some dominant performances that shaped the league.
Here’s a complete rundown of the NFL Honors Award winners from the 2024 NFL season.
Josh Allen won his first MVP award, becoming only the third player since 1957 to win it despite not being a first-team All-Pro. Allen led the Bills to 13 wins and an AFC Championship Game appearance while focusing on ball security. He threw for 28 touchdowns, rushed for 12 more, and had just six interceptions and two fumbles—the only turnovers by Buffalo’s offense. He extended his NFL record with five straight seasons of 40+ passing and rushing touchdowns combined. Head coach Sean McDermott praised Allen’s leadership as the most significant factor in the team’s success.
Never watched NFL Honors.
But I had to watch this one.
And not ashamed to say I teared up watching @JoshAllenQB win that award.
The freaking man. He deserves this so much.
And I can’t wait to see him hold the Lombardi and SB MVP trophy someday soon.
Go Bills. 🦬 pic.twitter.com/MDqcCnYrnc
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 7, 2025
Kevin O’Connell led the Vikings to a 14-win season, far surpassing expectations. ESPN Analytics projected Minnesota to win just 6.5 games after transitioning from Kirk Cousins to Sam Darnold and rookie J.J. McCarthy. By Week 9, the Vikings had already exceeded that mark. O’Connell became the second coach in NFL history to record two seasons of 13+ wins in his first three years. His 9-1 record in one-score games elevated his career mark to 26-9, the second-best winning percentage in such situations in NFL history.
Jared Verse made an immediate impact in his first season, stepping up in a Rams defense that lost Aaron Donald to retirement. The first-round pick recorded 4.5 sacks, 66 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Verse ranked fourth in the league in quarterback pressures with 76-20 more than any other rookie. He was the Rams’ only Pro Bowler, and head coach Sean McVay praised his charisma, toughness, and rapid growth throughout the season.
After suffering a season-ending wrist injury in 2023, Joe Burrow returned to have the best year of his career. He led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43), finishing third in Total QBR (74.7). Burrow became the second player ever to win Comeback Player of the Year twice, joining Chad Pennington. In December, Burrow acknowledged the irony of competing for the award but expressed pride in winning it...
