Super Bowl, NFL news, live updates: Josh Allen takes home NFL MVP honors

Josh Allen is the NFL MVP.

The NFL Honors ceremony was on Thursday night, where a series of awards for the 2024 season were officially handed out. A quintet of quarterbacks were finalists for the AP MVP award, but two have led the race all season: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen.

But in the end, it was Allen who took home the award. He received 27 first-place votes compared to the 23 that Jackson received, which gave him the MVP honors for the first time in his career.

Several other awards were handed out on Thursday in New Orleans, including Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2025 class was announced at the event, too. Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was left out.

On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles spoke about their new focus and approach to this Super Bowl, while the Kansas City Chiefs acknowledged that they were fine with being league villains. Opening Night followed Roger Goodell's state of the league address Monday, where he answered questions on hot-button topics like officiating, which has dominated the discourse around the Chiefs (he called the notion that referees favored the Chiefs "ridiculous"), and the league's policies promoting diversity in the workplace (he defended the NFL, saying its rules and procedures make the league better).

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Josh Allen wins MVP

3,731 passing yards. 40 total touchdowns. Six interceptions.

Josh Allen edged out Lamar Jackson to claim his first career MVP award. He received 27 first-place votes, compared to the 23 that Jackson received.

For more on Allen's MVP season, click here.

The 2025 Hall of Fame class is here

The newest Hall of Fame class is officially here. It includes:

Eric Allen

Jared Allen

Antonio Gates

Sterling Sharpe

For more on the 2025 Hall of Fame class, click here.

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Antonio Gates #85 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during pregame warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 11, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) — Antonio Gates is headed to the Hall of Fame. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM PST

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Arik Armstead wins Walter Payton Man of the Year

Jaguars DE Arik Armstead is the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by @Nationwide! #WPMOY #NFLHonors @arikarmstead @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/O83L76668R

— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2025

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM PST

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A look at the MVP voting between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson

Here's how the voting went down for MVP:
- Jackson got 30 of the 50 1st team All-Pro votes, Allen got 18 and Joe Burrow 2.
- Allen won the 1st place votes for MVP 27-23
- Jackson got 12 1st-place votes to 1 for Allen for Offensive Player of the Year.
- 9 voters picked Jackson 1st…

— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) February 7, 2025

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM PST

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Kevin O'Connell wins Coach of the Year

After leading the Vikings to a 14-3 finish and nearly to the No. 1 seed in the NFC in what was their best season in years, Kevin O'Connell is the NFL's Coach of the Year.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM PST

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Who is next for the HOF?

A long list of former NFL stars will be eligible for the Hall of Fame next year.

First-time eligibles for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 include:
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????Stephen Gostkowski… pic.twitter.com/5n2VjFfoG8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2025

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM PST

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Eli Manning misses out on Hall of Fame

The longtime New York Giants quarterback, who won a pair of Super Bowls, missed out on becoming a first ballot Hall of Famer.

For more on Manning's snub, click here.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM PST

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Josh Allen wins the Sportsmanship Award

The Bills quarterback is the "nicest guy in the NFL!"

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM PST

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Jared Verse wins Defensive Rookie of the Year

Jared Verse had 66 tackles and 4.5 sacks this season while dominating for the Rams.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM PST

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Inner Excellence makes its return

"I was just taking a minute to reconnect with my inner excellence." ????

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM PST

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Man of the Year award candidates

All 32 candidates for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award take the stage in New Orleans ????

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM PST

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Joe Burrow wins Comeback Player of the Year

Even though the Bengals fell short of the playoffs, Joe Burrow bounced back hard after a wrist injury ended his 2023 campaign early.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM PST

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Saquon Barkley wins Offensive Player of the Year

Saquon Barkley dominated all year with the Eagles in historic fashion. No wonder he capped it off with OPOY honors.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM PST

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Patrick Surtain II wins DPOY

Patrick Surtain brings home the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM PST

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Jayden Daniels wins Offensive Rookie of the Year

It's official: Jayden Daniels is the Offensive NFL Rookie of the Year.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM PST

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Bill Belichick with the ultimate flex

Bill Belichick brought all of his Super Bowl rings to the NFL Honors red carpet tonight in New Orleans.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM PST

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NFL Honors up next

The biggest names in the football world are getting ready for NFL Honors tonight in New Orleans.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM PST

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Eagles star Jalen Carter upgraded to full practice participant

Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) reacts after the game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images — Jalen Carter has been dealing with illness this week as the Eagles prepare for the Super Bowl in New Orleans. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was limited Wednesday with an illness, but he was a full participant Thursday.

Everyone on the Eagles practiced Thursday, but three players were limited.

Full injury report

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM PST

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Eagles superfan Dawn Staley says she can't attend Super Bowl 59 because of President Trump

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, born and raised in Philadelphia, is a noted superfan of the Philadelphia Eagles. But with her Eagles playing in Super Bowl LIX, Staley will not be able to attend the championship due to President Donald Trump's visit.

Staley had planned to fly to New Orleans, but told reporters Wednesday that she would not be able to since the airspace would be closed in anticipation of the president's flight. Under Federal Aviation Administration rules, airspace activity is limited when the president is flying.

"And I'm not going to the Super Bowl; Trump is going to be at the Super Bowl so they closed the airspace," Staley told reporters Wednesday, via Greenville News. "Party here though."

Read the full story here.

Wed, February 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM PST

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Jags hire their OC

The Jaguars officially have their next offensive coordinator. They struck a deal with Grant Udinski for the role on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old has been on the Vikings' staff since 2022, and most recently was their assistant offensive coordinator.

Udinski will now take over in Jacksonville under new head coach Liam Coen.

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Super Bowl, NFL news, live updates: Josh Allen takes home NFL MVP honors - chof 360 news

Josh Allen wins MVP

The 2025 Hall of Fame class is here

Arik Armstead wins Walter Payton Man of the Year

A look at the MVP voting between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson

Kevin O'Connell wins Coach of the Year

Who is next for the HOF?

Eli Manning misses out on Hall of Fame

Josh Allen wins the Sportsmanship Award

Jared Verse wins Defensive Rookie of the Year

Inner Excellence makes its return

Man of the Year award candidates

Joe Burrow wins Comeback Player of the Year

Saquon Barkley wins Offensive Player of the Year

Patrick Surtain II wins DPOY

Jayden Daniels wins Offensive Rookie of the Year

Bill Belichick with the ultimate flex

NFL Honors up next

Eagles star Jalen Carter upgraded to full practice participant

Eagles superfan Dawn Staley says she can't attend Super Bowl 59 because of President Trump

Jags hire their OC

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Josh Allen wins MVP

The 2025 Hall of Fame class is here

Arik Armstead wins Walter Payton Man of the Year

A look at the MVP voting between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson

Kevin O'Connell wins Coach of the Year

Who is next for the HOF?

Eli Manning misses out on Hall of Fame

Josh Allen wins the Sportsmanship Award

Jared Verse wins Defensive Rookie of the Year

Inner Excellence makes its return

Man of the Year award candidates

Joe Burrow wins Comeback Player of the Year

Saquon Barkley wins Offensive Player of the Year

Patrick Surtain II wins DPOY

Jayden Daniels wins Offensive Rookie of the Year

Bill Belichick with the ultimate flex

NFL Honors up next

Eagles star Jalen Carter upgraded to full practice participant

Eagles superfan Dawn Staley says she can't attend Super Bowl 59 because of President Trump

Jags hire their OC

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