Before Super Bowl 59, it's awards time. The NFL Honors will celebrate the top players and coaches who shaped the 2024 season. Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Saquon Barkley headline the MVP race, while Snoop Dogg promises to add flair as this year's host. Let’s break down what you need to know.
What time does the 2025 NFL Honors show start and where can you watch it?
The MVP race has narrowed to five finalists, but Josh Allen is the heavy favorite. According to DraftKings, these are the latest odds:
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills QB): -450
- Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens QB): +320
- Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles RB): +8000
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals QB): +10,000
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions QB): +15,000
Allen is positioned to win his first MVP, while Lamar Jackson has a shot at becoming the seventh player to win three MVPs. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley is trying to make history as the first running back MVP since Adrian Peterson in 2012.
Will Lamar Jackson sweep the NFL MVP awards this season?
Lamar Jackson already clinched the 2024 Pro Football Writers of America NFL MVP award, tying Tom Brady with three wins. Only Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers have more (four each). If Jackson wins tonight, he'll cement his dominance, but the odds are stacked in Josh Allen's favor.
Which players lead the NFL in key 2024 stats and who has the edge?
Some performances this season were downright insane. Let's look at the standout players dominating the stat sheets.
Passing yards leaders (2024 season):
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) – 4,918 yards
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) – 4,629 yards
- Baker Mayfield (New Orleans Saints) – 4,500 yards
- Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) – 4,172 yards
Passing touchdowns leaders:
- Joe Burrow – 43 touchdowns
T-2. Lamar Jackson – 41 touchdowns
T-2. Baker Mayfield – 41 touchdowns
Rushing yards leaders:
- Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles) – 2,005 yards
- Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) – 1,921 yards
- Josh Jacobs (Las Vegas Raiders) – 1,329 yards
Receiving yards leaders:
- Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) – 1,708 yards
- Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) – 1,533 yards
- Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) – 1,271 yards
Barkley may not win MVP, but he’s a lock for AP Offensive Player of the Year—a de facto "non-QB MVP" award.
Will Joe Burrow win Comeback Player of the Year after his historic season?
Comeback stories don’t get much better than Joe Burrow's. After a wrist injury last year, Burrow returned to lead the NFL in completions, passing yards, and touchdowns. Despite the Bengals' disappointing season, he’s expected to win AP Comeback Player of the Year easily.
If injuries didn’t factor in, Sam Darnold could have taken the award after his surprising resurgence with the Minnesota Vikings.
Why is Kevin O’Connell the front-runner for AP Coach of the Year?
Kevin O'Connell turned the Minnesota Vikings around, going from 7-10 last year to a 14-3 NFC powerhouse. He’s facing competition from Dan Campbell (Detroit Lions) and Andy Reid (Kansas City Chiefs), but his remarkable turnaround gives him the edge.
What to expect from tonight’s NFL Honors finale?
The night will likely close with Josh Allen's MVP win and the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Other highlights include the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award—arguably the league’s most respected honor—and appearances by NFL legends.
The NFL Honors is the ultimate pregame show before Super Bowl 59. Awards, drama, and some unexpected moments (Snoop might have something wild planned)—this is football's big night off the field.
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