Category: NFL MVP

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley wins AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley wins AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award

Saquon Barkley is one win away from being a Super Bowl champion and now the AP Offensive Player of the Year award winner.

The Associated Press has named Barkley a finalist for the MVP and the league’s Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Barkley led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season.  Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history, trailing only Eric Dickerson in 1984 (2,105), Adrian Peterson in 2012 (2,097), Jamal Lewis in 2003 (2,066), Barry Sanders in 1997 (2,053), Derrick Henry in 2020 (2,027), Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,008) and Chris Johnson in 2009 (2,006). Note: O.J. Simpson, in 1973 (2,003), was the other member of the 2,000+ yard club. Including playoffs, Barkley’s 2,329 rushing yards (119 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Green Bay) are the 3rd-most in NFL single-season history, behind Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) and 1997 (2,331). He is just 148 rushing yards shy of breaking Davis’ record.

Former NFL QB Jim Miller slights Lamar Jackson in MVP vote (again)

Every NFL MVP voter except one placed the Baltimore Ravens signal caller first or second.

Unlike what happens when we all go to the polls in November, the NFL MVP award is not a secret ballot. The Associated Press posted a table displaying how all 50 voters voted for the league’s Most Valuable Player honor.

There is a distinct anomaly in Lamar Jackson. Every voter except one placed the Baltimore Ravens signal caller first or second. That specific voter didn’t even put the 2023 NFL MVP in third place.

Jim Miller, yes, Jim Miller, the former Michigan State and Chicago Bears QB, voted Jackson fourth.

It could be that he’s just doing this as a straight-up troll job to get attention for his show on SiriusXM radio. If so, here is that attention that you so strongly ordered.

It could also be that Miller does not respect Jackson’s game as much as other pundits do because this has happened before.

According to Athlon, Miller has a history of odd voting patterns. In 2019, for example, Miller was one of three voters who did not include Jackson on the All-Pro team.

Lamar won the MVP award unanimously that season.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley finishes 3rd in voting as Bills QB Josh Allen wins MVP award over Lamar Jackson

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley finishes 3rd in voting as Josh Allen wins NFL MVP award

In the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016, Josh Allen secured more votes than Baltimore Ravens’ two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the Most Valuable Player award.

While leading Buffalo to the AFC title game, Allen threw for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and six interceptions with a 101.4 passer rating. A true dual threat, Allen rushed for 531 yards and 12 scores, becoming the first player in NFL history to have five consecutive seasons with at least 40 total touchdowns.

Jackson had career-highs with 4,172 yards passing, 41 touchdowns, and four interceptions with a near-record 119.6 passer rating, which led the NFL. It marked the first time since 1987 that the first-team All-Pro quarterback didn’t win MVP.

Allen, who led Buffalo to a fifth straight AFC East title, got 27 first-place votes from the Associated Press compared to Jackson’s 23 and finished with 383 points. He received 22 second-place votes and one-third.

Jackson, who led the Ravens to a second straight AFC North championship, got 26 second-place votes and one-fourth for 362 points.

Saquon Barkley finished third (120 points), followed by Joe Burrow (82) and Lions QB Jared Goff (47).

Bills QB Josh Allen wins MVP award over Lamar Jackson

Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson finishes 2nd in voting as Josh Allen wins NFL MVP award

In the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016, Josh Allen secured more votes than Baltimore Ravens’ two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the Most Valuable Player award.

While leading Buffalo to the AFC title game, Allen threw for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and had six interceptions with a 101.4 passer rating. A true dual threat, Allen rushed for 531 yards and 12 scores, becoming the first player in NFL history to have five consecutive seasons with at least 40 total touchdowns.

Jackson had career-highs with 4,172 yards passing, 41 touchdowns, and four interceptions with a near-record 119.6 passer rating, which led the NFL. It marked the first time since 1987 that the first-team All-Pro quarterback didn’t win MVP.

Allen, who led Buffalo to a fifth straight AFC East title, got 27 first-place votes from the Associated Press compared to Jackson’s 23 and finished with 383 points. He received 22 second-place votes and one-third.

Jackson, who led the Ravens to a second straight AFC North championship, got 26 second-place votes and one-fourth for 362 points.

Saquon Barkley finished third (120 points), followed by Joe Burrow (82) and Lions QB Jared Goff (47).

Eagles record heartfelt video for Saquon Barkley after he wins Offensive Player of the Year award

Eagles players record a video for Saquon Barkley after he wins Offensive Player of the Year award

The Eagles offensive line paved the way for Saquon Barkley’s 2,000-yard season and a nomination for MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

The Associated Press has named Barkley the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year.

Afterward, the Eagles players released this video praising their star running back.

Barkley led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season.  Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history, trailing only Eric Dickerson in 1984 (2,105), Adrian Peterson in 2012 (2,097), Jamal Lewis in 2003 (2,066), Barry Sanders in 1997 (2,053), Derrick Henry in 2020 (2,027), Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,008) and Chris Johnson in 2009 (2,006).

Note: O.J. Simpson, in 1973 (2,003), was the other member of the 2,000+ yard club. Including playoffs, Barkley’s 2,329 rushing yards (119 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Green Bay) are the 3rd-most in NFL single-season history, behind Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) and 1997 (2,331). He is just 148 rushing yards shy of breaking Davis’ record.

Saquon Barkley thanked Eagles fans after winning AP Offensive Player of the Year award

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley gives a speech after winning AP Offensive Player of the Year award

Saquon Barkley is one win away from being a Super Bowl champion; he’s also the AP Offensive Player of the Year award winner, garnering more votes than Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.

The Associated Press named Barkley a finalist for the MVP award as well.

Barkley is preparing for Super Bowl LIX and released this message while at the hotel with his team.

“It’s an honor and privilege to be selected the Player of the Year,” Barkley said in a pre-recorded statement, electing to focus on preparing for Super Bowl LIX instead of attending the event in person. “I’d like to give thanks to God first. Without Him, none of this would be possible.

“I’d like to give thanks to my family, my fiancee, my children, my mom and dad, my brothers and sisters, thank you guys so much for (your) love and support throughout this journey. I’d like to thank the fans of Philadelphia for showing so much love to me and my family, especially being the newcomers.

Barkley led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season.  Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history, trailing only Eric Dickerson in 1984 (2,105), Adrian Peterson in 2012 (2,097), Jamal Lewis in 2003 (2,066), Barry Sanders in 1997 (2,053), Derrick Henry in 2020 (2,027), Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,008) and Chris Johnson in 2009 (2,006).

Note: O.J. Simpson, in 1973 (2,003), was the other member of the 2,000+ yard club. Including playoffs, Barkley’s 2,329 rushing yards (119 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Green Bay) are the 3rd-most in NFL single-season history, behind Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) and 1997 (2,331). He is just 148 rushing yards shy of breaking Davis’ record.

Lamar Jackson finishes 2nd in voting for Offensive Player of the Year; Derrick Henry 4th

Lamar Jackson finishes 2nd in voting for Offensive Player of the Year; Derrick Henry finishes 4th

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a finalist for the Associated Press NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Derrick Henry was also a finalist for the Offensive Player of the Year award, and the results were announced on Thursday night.

Jackson finished second to the Eagles Saquon Barkley, while Henry was fourth.

Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title, Jackson was first-team All-Pro and set career highs for passing yards (4,172), touchdown passes (41), and quarterback rating (119.6).

Henry, the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year, had 1,921 yards rushing and 16 TDs in his first season with the Ravens.

Jackson led the NFL in rushing yards by a quarterback (915) and became the first player in league history with at least 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards. He also became the league’s all-time rushing leader at quarterback with 6,173 yards, surpassing the previous record held by Michael Vick (6,109).

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson named a finalist for NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson named a finalist for NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year

After months of speculation and odds, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is officially a finalist for the Associated Press NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title, Jackson was first-team All-Pro and set career highs for passing yards (4,172), touchdown passes (41), quarterback rating (119.6) and completions (316).

Allen helped the Bills win their fifth straight AFC East title. He threw for 3,731 yards, 28 TDs, and six picks for a 101.4 passer rating. Allen ran for 531 yards and 12 scores.

Barkley ran for 2,005 yards, which is the eighth-best in NFL history. He sat out Philadelphia’s final regular-season game when he needed 101 yards to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season record. Barkley helped the Eagles win the NFC East and advance to the conference championship game.

Goff threw for 4,629 yards, 37 TDs, and nine interceptions, leading Detroit to the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Washington eliminated the Lions in the divisional round.

Burrow led the NFL with a career-high 4,918 yards passing and 43 TDs, but the Cincinnati Bengals finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs.

Jackson led the NFL in rushing yards by a quarterback (915) and became the first player in league history with at least 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards. He also became the league’s all-time rushing leader at quarterback with 6,173 yards, surpassing the previous record held by Michael Vick (6,109).

Shaq snubs Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley in NFL MVP pick

Shaquille O’Neal is all in on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to win the honor.

NBA icon and man who seemingly appears in every fourth commercial airing on television, Shaquille O’Neal, has given his choice for National Football League Most Valuable Player.

Everyone has an opinion on the NFL MVP race, and Shaq is no different, as he believes a specific AFC North division starting quarterback should take home the award.

However, it’s not the one that you’re thinking of. O’Neal is all in on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to win the honor.

“Every time he steps on the field, and he’s playing well, he’s definitely considered the best,” O’Neal said in an exclusive interview with RG. “If he’s in the conversation, he has a chance to win.”

Yes, Shaq snubbed the three leading contenders: the favorite Josh Allen, the guys with the second and third best odds, reigning MVP Lamar Jackson (who happens to be Eli Manning’s pick, by the way), and 2,000-yard rusher Saquon Barkley.

Right now, you might be saying to yourself, “Hey Shaq, stick to basketball,” or “obvious alma mater bias! Both Burrow and Shaq went to LSU.”

And while Burrow is a long shot to earn the trophy, he’s not totally out of the running. Most sports books that take action on the NFL MVP race currently back Burrow with the fourth-best odds of anyone.

He also has the stats going for him, as he led the league in passing yards (4,918), completions (460), attempts (652) and touchdown passes (43). The completion mark is good for 6th best in a single season in NFL history. The TD pass total places him top ten.

So maybe Shaq is on to something here, but then again, Lamar, who has already claimed first-team All-Pro honors, is as deserving as anybody. He led the league in passer rating (119.6, the fourth-highest single-season rating in league history), yards per attempt (8.8), and passes of 40 yards or more (14).

And in mid-season, he was a very strong front-runner for the award.

However, the debate will continue until the day before the Super Bowl, when it is finally announced. While the overall sentiment seemed to shift even more in Allen’s favor following the Bills’ divisional-round win over the Ravens this past Sunday, it’s actually an irrelevant factor here.

A panel of 40 sportswriters (of which Manning and O’Neal are not a part) decides who wins the award, and the criteria are based on the regular season only.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley named a finalist for MVP and Offensive Player of the Year

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley named a finalist for MVP and Offensive Player of the Year

Saquon Barkley is one game away from the Super Bowl and a finalist for the NFL’s most significant individual award.

The Associated Press has named Barkley a finalist for the MVP and the league’s Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Barkley led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season.  Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history, trailing only Eric Dickerson in 1984 (2,105), Adrian Peterson in 2012 (2,097), Jamal Lewis in 2003 (2,066), Barry Sanders in 1997 (2,053), Derrick Henry in 2020 (2,027), Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,008) and Chris Johnson in 2009 (2,006). Note: O.J. Simpson, in 1973 (2,003), was the other member of the 2,000+ yard club. Including playoffs, Barkley’s 2,329 rushing yards (119 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Green Bay) are the 3rd-most in NFL single-season history, behind Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) and 1997 (2,331). He is just 148 rushing yards shy of breaking Davis’ record.