Firebaugh native and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won the 2024 AP NFL Most Valuable Player award during Thursday’s NFL Honors, marking his first NFL MVP trophy.
Allen narrowly defeated Lamar Jackson, the 2023 winner, by receiving 383 points and 27 first-place votes compared to Jackson’s 362 points and 23 first-place votes.
Inside the voting: Allen is the third player to win the MVP award without making first-team All-Pro.
- The Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley placed third, followed by Joe Burrow and Jared Goff.
A year’s worth of strong performances: Allen excelled in the 2024 season despite changes to the Bills’ offense, including the departure of key players like Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.
- Throughout the season, Allen scored a total of 41 touchdowns – 28 passing, 12 rushing, and 1 receiving, showcasing his versatility.
- Allen’s performance in 2024 made him the only player in NFL history with 25+ passing TDs, 10+ rushing TDs, and a receiving score.
- He joined Aaron Rodgers as the only players with 40+ offensive touchdowns in at least five career seasons, winning his first MVP after five consecutive seasons achieving this milestone.
- Notably, Allen managed a career-low 8.3 yards per attempt average, emphasizing efficiency over deep plays.
- The Bills had an impressive offensive season, scoring 30+ points in 12 games, tying the NFL record for the most games with 30+ points in a season.
- Allen minimized mistakes, throwing a career-low six interceptions and taking just 14 sacks, leading the Bills to become the first team in the Super Bowl era with fewer than 15 sacks allowed and fewer than 15 turnovers in a season.
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