Bills QB Josh Allen Finalist for NFL MVP: Full List
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen put together arguably the best season of his career in 2023 while leading his team on an unlikely late-season run to a division title and a playoff win.
As a result, he's one of five finalists for this year's AP Most Valuable Player award.
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Here are the five finalists:
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
- Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
- Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
- Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
This marks the third time Allen has been named a finalist for MVP (2020, 2022, 2023).
Allen led the NFL in total yards (4,830) and total touchdowns (44) during the regular season. He finished the regular season going 385 of 579 passing for 4,306 yards, 29 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. However, his rushing numbers helped power the Bills, as Allen posted 111 carries for 524 yards and a career-high 15 touchdowns.
Allen also became the first player in NFL history with four consecutive 40 total touchdown season in Week 15's win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jackson is the heavy favorite to win the award, but Allen stamped his MVP legitimacy this season and is certainly deserving of winning it. However, this season appears to belong to Jackson and the Ravens.
The MVP winner will be revealed at NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 8.
