Patrick Mahomes Headlines NFL Honors With Second MVP Award
The biggest NFL stars of the season gathered for Thursday night’s 12th annual NFL Honors, with Patrick Mahomes winning his second career MVP award to headline the night.
The Associated Press’s awards were given out, along with the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Mahomes became the 10th player in history to be named MVP multiple times.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson joined the short list of receivers to win the Offensive Player of the Year, as only Cooper Kupp, Jerry Rice and Michael Thomas have won previously.
The Jets swept the Rookie of the Year categories, with wide receiver Garrett Wilson taking home the offensive honor and cornerback Sauce Gardner winning the defensive title.
Here’s a look at the entire list of NFL Honors awards.
AP Most Valuable Player: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB
AP Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Jefferson, Vikings WR
AP Defensive Player of the Year: Nick Bosa, 49ers DE
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Garrett Wilson, Jets WR
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Sauce Gardner, Jets CB
AP Comeback Player of the Year: Geno Smith, Seahawks QB
AP Coach of the Year: Brian Daboll, Giants
AP Assistant Coach of the Year: DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Ronde Barber, Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Zach Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, coach Don Corvell, the late Chuck Howley, the late Joe Klecko and the late Ken Riley.
