Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been crowned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2024 season, securing a hard-fought victory over Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. The announcement was made during the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans, where Allen received 27 first-place votes, narrowly beating Jackson, who secured 23 votes.
This marks Allen’s first career MVP award, making him the third player in Bills history to win the honor, following O.J. Simpson (1973) and Thurman Thomas (1991).
A Historic MVP Win for Josh Allen
Allen’s victory is notable because he was named the MVP despite not being a first-team All-Pro selection. This makes him the first player since John Elway (1987) to win outright MVP without securing the first-team All-Pro title. Instead, Allen was named second-team All-Pro, with Jackson taking the first-team spot.
Interestingly, the last player to win MVP without being a first-team All-Pro was Steve McNair in 2003, who shared the award with Peyton Manning. However, Allen’s win is undisputed, making this achievement even more remarkable.
Allen’s Reaction to Winning MVP
After receiving the award, Allen admitted he was surprised by the result.
“Yeah, I was pretty surprised,” Allen said. “Given what we know about how the voting usually goes. Lamar was very deserving of this award as well. I have nothing but love and respect for him and his game.”
His humility and sportsmanship reflect the respect he has for his fellow quarterbacks, especially Jackson, who was a tough competitor throughout the season.
Allen’s Dominant 2024 Season Performance
Allen’s MVP win is well-deserved, considering his impressive stats and leadership throughout the season. Here’s a breakdown of his 2024 season performance:
- Passing Yards: 3,731
- Passing Touchdowns: 28
- Interceptions: Career-low 6
- Rushing Yards: 531
- Rushing Touchdowns: 12
Despite an offseason that saw Buffalo part ways with top wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, Allen still led the Bills to a 13-4 record and secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC.
Buffalo Bills’ 2024 Playoff Run
The Bills had a strong postseason, with Allen leading them to key victories:
- Wild Card Round: Defeated the Denver Broncos
- Divisional Round: Narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens
- AFC Championship: Lost to the Kansas City Chiefs
Although Buffalo fell short of the Super Bowl, Allen’s leadership and performance throughout the season cemented his place as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks.
Josh Allen’s 2024 MVP win is a historic milestone in his career. Over the years, he has come close to winning, finishing second in 2020, third in 2022, and fifth in 2023. This year, he finally secured the award, proving his growth as a leader and elite quarterback.
With this recognition, Allen joins an exclusive club of Buffalo Bills MVP winners, alongside O.J. Simpson and Thurman Thomas. As he looks ahead to the 2025 season, fans are eager to see if he can lead the Bills to their first Super Bowl victory.
