The wait is almost over for the NFL Most Valuable Player award.

The NFL Honors ceremony will announce the league’s most illustrious awards for the 2024 season.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the betting favorite to win MVP over Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who could win his third MVP award.

The Cincinnati Bengals are up for the most awards with 10 nominees, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles (8), Buffalo Bills (7) and Detroit Lions (7).

The league will also reveal the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

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Josh Allen wins 2024 MVP Award

Josh Allen defeated Lamar Jackson in the playoffs. The Buffalo Bills quarterback did it again, this time beating his Baltimore Ravens counterpart for the 2024 Most Valuable Player award. 

Allen and Jackson were the favorites for MVP, which was awarded Thursday night at the NFL Honors show at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Jackson has won MVP twice before in for his 2019 and 2023 seasons. 

The other finalists were Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff and Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow. 

Allen also won FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Year and Art Rooney Sportsmanship awards. 

Kevin O’Connell wins Coach of the Year Award

Josh Allen, Ja’Marr Chase win FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Year

Josh Allen picked up his second award of the night when he shared this award with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

Josh Allen wins Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

It was remarkable change of fortune for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who was voted the top trash-talking quarterback in the NFL during in a preseason poll of players by ESPN.

Dawkins has the moves!

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins showed he doesn’t just have the moves on the playing field at Thursday’s NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans.

NFL announces 2025 Football Hall of Fame class

• Eric Allen, 1988-2001
• Jared Allen, DE, 2004-2015
• Antonio Gates, TE, 2003-2018
• Sterling Sharpe, WR, 1988-1994

Jared Verse wins Defensive Rookie of the Year

NFL Flag Players of the Year awards go to Josie Clayton, Daniel Berry

Hamlin loses Comeback Player of the Year Award to Joe Burrow

For a second straight year, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin lost out in the NFL’s Comeback Player of Year award.

Hamlin lost this year to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. He is two years removed from suffering a cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game in January 2023.

Hamlin rehabbed and returned to make the team in 2023, playing in five games with two tackles. The recovery alone seemed to solidify the Comeback Player of the Year honor but Hamlin was the runner-up in 2023 to then-Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco despite garnering the most first-place votes.

Offensive Player of the Year award goes to Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley was the ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. It led to his first Offensive Player of the Year Award. Barkely finished the regular season with 2,005 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. 

Patrick Surtain II named Defensive Player of the Year

Surtain II is the first defensive back to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award since New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore in 2019. 

He tied a career-high with four interceptions and only allowed 38 completions for 326 yards in coverage. Surtain’s PFF coverage grade was the best in the NFL for a cornerback in 2024.

Jayden Daniels wins Offensive Rookie of the Year

Jayden Daniels had one of the best rookie years in NFL history. He finished with 25 passing touchdowns, 3,568 passing yards, 891 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. Daniels led Washington to the NFC Championship Game and set rookie quarterback records in the playoffs for passing yards, passing touchdowns and rushing yards. 

Snoop Dog gives shout out to Josh Allen

In his opening monologue, celebrity Snoop Dog singled out Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

“Hey Josh, damn, the Patrick Mahomes curse.

“But don’t worry, Josh. I know some people that know some people who got the hookup with the men in stripes. So holla’ at me, and I’ll take care of you.”

Dion Dawkins, where would you rather be?

Despite the Buffalo Bills tweet earlier Thursday, Dion Dawkins made it to New Orleans for Thursday night’s NFL Honors awards ceremony.

Hailee brings the glam to the red carpet

Bills’ Joe Brady snubbed for Assistant Coach of the Year

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was named Assistant Coach of the Year. Johnson beat out Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady was one of the finalists for this award.

Brady mustered two first-place votes according to reporter Ari Meirov.

Josh Allen in the house

Jayden Daniels wins Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of Year

How to watch NFL Honors: Time, TV channel, streaming

• Date: Thursday, Feb. 6
• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX and NFL Network
• Location: Saenger Theatre, New Orleans

How to stream NFL Honors

NFL Honors will be broadcast from 9 to 11 p.m. on FOX and NFL Network and stream on NFL+. The red carpet show airs at 8 p.m. on NFL Network. The NFL Honors show can be streamed on Fubo, Tubi, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fox Sports App, and NFL+.

Who is hosting NFL Honors?

Snoop Dogg will host NFL Honors at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.

Which awards will be announced at NFL Honors?

• AP Most Valuable Player
• AP Coach of the Year
• AP Comeback Player of the Year
• AP Offensive Player of the Year
• AP Defensive Player of the Year
• AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
• AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
• Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year
• Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
• NFL Inspire Change Tribute
• Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
• FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Year
• Salute to Service Award
• NFL Latino Youth Honors
• Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
• Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award
• AP Assistant Coach of the Year
• NFL Fan of the Year
• NFL FLAG Players of the Year award

Full list of NFL Honors nominees and finalists

Most Valuable Player

• Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
• Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
• Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
• Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions
• Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

Offensive Player of the Year

• Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
• Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
• Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
• Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
• Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

Defensive Player of the Year

• Zach Baun, LB, Philadelphia Eagles
• Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns
• Trey Hendrickson, DE, Cincinnati Bengals
• Patrick Surtain II, CB, Denver Broncos
• T.J. Watt, OLB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Offensive Rookie of the Year

• Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
• Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
• Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
• Bo Nix, QB, Denver Broncos
• Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

Defensive Rookie of the Year

• Cooper DeJean, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
• Braden Fiske, DL, Los Angeles Rams
• Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
• Chop Robinson, OLB, Miami Dolphins
• Jared Verse, OLB, Los Angeles Rams

Comeback Player of the Year

• Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
• J.K. Dobbins, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
• Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots,
• Damar Hamlin, S, Buffalo Bills
• Sam Darnold, QB, Minnesota Vikings

Coach of the Year

• Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
• Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
• Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
• Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
• Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs

Assistant Coach of the Year

• Joe Brady, OC, Buffalo Bills
• Brian Flores, DC, Minnesota Vikings
• Aaron Glenn, DC, Detroit Lions
• Ben Johnson, OC, Detroit Lions
• Vic Fangio, DC, Philadelphia Eagles

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award honors a player who has had a significant positive impact on the community.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be revealed at NFL Honors. The NFL announced 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2025 in December:

• Eric Allen, cornerback, 1988-2001
• Jared Allen, defensive end, 2004-2015
• Willie Anderson, tackle, 1996-2008
• Jahri Evans, guard, 2006-2017
• Antonio Gates, tight end, 2003-2018
• Torry Holt, wide receiver, 1999-2009
• Luke Kuechly, linebacker, 2012-2019
• Eli Manning, quarterback, 2004-2019
• Steve Smith Sr., wide receiver, 2001-2016
• Terrell Suggs, outside linebacker/defensive end, 2003-2019
• Fred Taylor, running back, 1998-2010
• Adam Vinatieri, kicker, 1996-2019
• Reggie Wayne, wide receiver, 2001-2014
• Darren Woodson, safety, 1993-2003
• Marshal Yanda, guard/tackle, 2007-2019

FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Year

• Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
• Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
• Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
• Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions
• Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

Salute to Service Award presented by USAA

• Morgan Fox, DE, Los Angeles Chargers
• Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota Vikings
• George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers

Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

• Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
• Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals
• Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
• Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers
• Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams
• Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers
• Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
• Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks

Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks and will win the award.

Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year

Nominees not announced

NFL Fan of the Year

Each team nominates a Fan of the Year. The fans are gifted a trip to the Super Bowl.

• Arizona Cardinals: Jay Hastings
• Atlanta Falcons: Tripp Warrick
• Baltimore Ravens: Cindy Layton
• Buffalo Bills: The Chefs – Richard “Poo” Peterson and Derrick “Norm” Norman
• Carolina Panthers: David McClelland
• Chicago Bears: Mackenzie Currans
• Cincinnati Bengals: Jeremy Conley “Bengals Captain” and Jessica Conley “Who Bae”
• Cleveland Browns: Lawrence Schmitz
• Dallas Cowboys: Amanda Foster
• Denver Broncos: Shelly Jenks
• Detroit Lions: Megan Stefanski
• Green Bay Packers: David Lucero
• Houston Texans: Pati Cream
• Indianapolis Colts: Seth Irskens
• Jacksonville Jaguars: Melissa Fullmore
• Kansas City Chiefs: Tom Masterson
• Las Vegas Raiders: Jena Magallanes
• Los Angeles Chargers: James Ebo
• Los Angeles Rams: Gary Young
• Miami Dolphins: Lisa Siegel
• Minnesota Vikings: Betsy Fine
• New England Patriots: Dan Sweeney
• New Orleans Saints: Jonathan Roberts
• New York Giants: Kyle Searfoss
• New York Jets: Joseph Abramski
• Philadelphia Eagles: Frank Crinite
• Pittsford Steelers: Taylor Sinnott
• San Francisco 49ers: Sofia Villalpando
• Seattle Seahawks: Terri Fletcher
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Matt Algeri
• Tennessee Titans: Adam McMillan
• Washington Commanders: Dale McCord

NFL Inspire Change Tribute

Each NFL team recognizes a person who has made a difference in the community in one of four focus areas: education, economic advancement, policy-community relations, and criminal justice reform. Each 2024 changemaker receives a $10,000 donation toward a nonprofit.

NFL Latino Youth Honors presented by P&G

• Joel Cordoba, Plainfield, NJ
• Cecilia Beauchamp, New York, NY
• Paula Nicole Cruz, Calexico, CA
• Lucas Carranza, Charlotte, NC
• Edson Pacheco, Painesville, OH
• Mariano Talamantez, Racine, WI
• Sophie Guitron, Redondo Beach, CA
• Paola Cruz-Ramos, Crescent City, FL

NFL FLAG Players of the Year award

Female finalists

• Adeline Chilek
• Josie Clayton
• Sarah Colchamiro
• Krista Quinn
• Serenity Simon

Male finalists

• Daniel Berry
• Ryan Gist Jr.
• Alex Kramer
• Gavin Otto
• Andrew Sitar