The NFL Honors is the league’s biggest night of recognition, celebrating the top players, coaches, and performances from the season. From MVP to Rookie of the Year, the best of the best were awarded for their excellence on and off the field. Although, not everyone agrees on some of the NFL's decisions in presenting these awards.
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Jared Verse
Jared Verse had an impressive rookie season for the Rams. He's the first player for the Rams to win the award since 2014 and beat out Eagle's Quinyon Mitchell. He led all rookies in QB hits with 18 and pressures with 77 which was also good for second amongst all defenders in the NFL. He also had 11 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Jayden Daniels
This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Daniels was stellar in his rookie year. He had the most rushing touchdowns and the highest competition percentage ever by a rookie quarterback. Among other rookies this year, he had the best passer rating, rushing touchdowns, and second in passing touchdowns only behind Bo Nix. The second-overall pick completely turned around the Washington Commanders and led them to a playoff run.
Defensive Player of the Year
Patrick Surtain II
Surtain becomes the second Bronco to win this award and the first cornerback to win it since Stephon Gilmore in 2019. Along with his four interceptions, he allowed the fewest yards with 306, and the lowest target rate at just 11%. He also did not allow a touchdown on the season.
Offensive Player of the Year
Saquon Barkley.
Everyone should've seen this coming. Saquon had one of the best rushing seasons of all time. He had over 2000 yards rushing and nearly 2300 yards in total. He was 35% of the Eagle's entire offense and had 15 touchdowns. He also averaged nearly 6 yards a carry.
Comeback Player of the Year
Joe Burrow
Last year, Joe Burrow's season ended early after tearing a ligament in his wrist. This year, he had the best season of his career. He led the league in passing yards and had 43 touchdowns. He also had a completion percentage of over 70%, making him only the second quarterback to have multiple seasons with this high completion percentage.
Coach of the Year
Kevin O'Connell
Kevin O'Connell completely turned around the Vikings this season. They doubled their win total from last year, going from seven to 14 total wins. Coach O'Connell was also universally loved by his team as many players said that he was the best coach in the league. Even though they had an early playoff exit, O'Connell says that the ultimate goal is to bring home the Lombardi Trophy.
MVP
Josh Allen
Josh Allen won this year's MVP, despite many people saying it was undeserved as Lamar Jackson led him in every single statistical category. Josh Allen just barely beat out Lamar for MVP as he got 4 more votes for MVP. Josh Allen led the Bills to a first-place finish in their division and proved to be very versatile making plays with his arms and his legs.
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