Quarterback Lamar Jackson led the Ravens to the AFC North title with an impressive performance: 4,172 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and a passer rating of 119.6, the best in the league. Additionally, he rushed for 915 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the most complete players of the season.
A surprise for many was the absence of Patrick Mahomes among the finalists for the NFL 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Despite being considered one of the best players in recent years, Mahomes was not included in the list of five finalists, sparking debate over the voting criteria used.
The finalists for the NFL 2024 MVP were announced, with the notable absence of Patrick Mahomes. In his place are five standout players competing for the award during the NFL gala on February 6.
Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions was the engine of the offense with 4,629 passing yards and 37 touchdowns. Lamar Jackson is seeking his third award as the current MVP. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills demonstrated leadership by leading his team to the AFC East title. Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants had a historic season with 2,005 rushing yards. Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals led the league with 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns.
The voting by a panel of 50 sports media members who regularly cover the league took place before the playoffs, creating a competitive finalist list. The winner of the NFL 2024 MVP will be announced on February 6, during a gala that will determine who takes home the prestigious award.
