2024 NFL Awards: MMQB’s Selections for MVP, Rookies of the Year, Coach of the Year, and More

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NFL Awards 2024: MMQB Selections for MVP, Rookies of the Year, Coach of the Year, and More

Before heading into the playoffs, our team is awarding seven significant honors for the regular season.

It’s a hectic week at The MMQB as we prepare for the playoffs (staff Super Bowl predictions will be available Thursday morning), follow the coaching changes, and conclude our regular season coverage.

Before the Lombardi Trophy is awarded, let’s present the regular-season honors. Our panel of eight has selected their picks for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. Each writer and editor cast a top-five ballot for every award, earning five points for a first-place vote, four for second, and so on.

The full results of all seven awards are provided below.

Panelists:

  • Albert Breer, Senior NFL Reporter
  • Conor Orr, Senior Writer
  • Gilberto Manzano, Staff Writer
  • Matt Verderame, Staff Writer
  • Michael Rosenberg, Senior Writer
  • Andrew Brandt, Business of Football Columnist
  • John Pluym, Managing Editor
  • Mitch Goldich, Senior Editor

MVP

  1. Josh Allen: 36 points (6 firsts, 2 seconds)
  2. Lamar Jackson: 32 points (1 first, 6 seconds, 1 third)
  3. Joe Burrow: 20 points (1 first, 4 thirds, 1 fourth, 1 fifth)
  4. Saquon Barkley: 15 points (3 thirds, 3 fourths)
  5. Jared Goff: 6 points (2 fourths, 2 fifths)
    T-6. Justin Jefferson: 2 points (1 fourth)
    T-6. Joe Thuney: 2 points (1 fourth)
    T-8. Jayden Daniels: 1 point (1 fifth)
    T-8. Sam Darnold: 1 point (1 fifth)
    T-8. Patrick Mahomes: 1 point (1 fifth)
    T-8. Jordan Mailata: 1 point (1 fifth)
    T-8. Baker Mayfield: 1 point (1 fifth)

Josh Allen emerged as the top pick for MVP, with six of our panelists selecting him first. Lamar Jackson, the two-time MVP, finished second. Joe Burrow earned one first-place vote despite his team missing the playoffs. Saquon Barkley impressed with a 2,000-yard season, landing in fourth place.

Offensive Player of the Year

  1. Saquon Barkley: 40 points (8 firsts)
  2. Ja’Marr Chase: 27 points (6 seconds, 1 fourth, 1 fifth)
  3. Derrick Henry: 22 points (6 thirds, 2 fourths)
  4. Justin Jefferson: 11 points (1 second, 2 fourths, 3 fifths)
  5. Josh Jacobs: 8 points (1 second, 1 third, 1 fifth)
  6. Jahmyr Gibbs: 7 points (2 fourths, 3 fifths)
  7. Lamar Jackson: 3 points (1 third)
  8. Tristan Wirfs: 2 points (1 fourth)

Saquon Barkley was a unanimous pick for Offensive Player of the Year, securing all eight first-place votes for his outstanding season. Ja’Marr Chase finished second after leading the receiving category. Derrick Henry and Justin Jefferson were also strong contenders, while a lineman, Tristan Wirfs, earned recognition.

Defensive Player of the Year

  1. Patrick Surtain II: 29 points (2 firsts, 4 seconds, 1 third)
  2. Myles Garrett: 24 points (1 first, 2 seconds, 3 thirds, 1 fourth)
  3. T.J. Watt: 23 points (3 firsts, 1 second, 1 third, 1 fifth)
    T-4. Trey Hendrickson: 11 points (2 thirds, 1 fourth, 3 fifths)
    T-4. Andrew Van Ginkel: 11 points (1 first, 1 second, 1 fourth)
  4. Chris Jones: 9 points (1 first, 2 fourths)
  5. Nik Bonitto: 6 points (1 third, 3 fifths)
  6. Zack Baun: 4 points (2 fourths)
  7. Kyle Hamilton: 2 points (1 fourth)
  8. Jonathan Greenard: 1 point (1 fifth)

The Defensive Player of the Year race was tight, with Patrick Surtain II narrowly edging out Myles Garrett, while T.J. Watt, who received the most first-place votes, finished third. Several players like Trey Hendrickson and Chris Jones also received strong votes.

Offensive Rookie of the Year

  1. Jayden Daniels: 39 points (7 firsts, 1 second)
  2. Brock Bowers: 30 points (6 seconds, 2 thirds)
  3. Bo Nix: 15 points (1 first, 1 second, 1 third, 1 fourth, 1 fifth)
  4. Malik Nabers: 13 points (2 thirds, 3 fourths, 1 fifth)
  5. Brian Thomas Jr.: 11 points (3 thirds, 2 fifths)
  6. Ladd McConkey: 6 points (2 fourths, 2 fifths)
  7. Bucky Irving: 4 points (1 fourth, 2 fifths)
  8. Joe Alt: 2 points (1 fourth)

Jayden Daniels was the clear favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, although Bo Nix received one first-place vote. Brock Bowers and Malik Nabers rounded out the top four, showing the strength of this rookie class.

Defensive Rookie of the Year

  1. Jared Verse: 39 points (7 firsts, 1 second)
  2. Quinyon Mitchell: 30 points (1 first, 4 seconds, 3 thirds)
  3. Braden Fiske: 13 points (3 thirds, 1 fourth, 2 fifths)
  4. Edgerrin Cooper: 12 points (1 second, 1 third, 2 fourths, 1 fifth)
  5. Cooper DeJean: 9 points (4 fourths, 1 fifth)
    T-6. Chop Robinson: 6 points (1 second, 1 fourth)
    T-6. Tarheeb Still: 6 points (1 second, 2 fifths)
  6. Kamari Lassiter: 3 points (1 third)
    T-9. Terrion Arnold: 1 point (1 fifth)
    T-9. Tykee Smith: 1 point (1 fifth)

Jared Verse was the overwhelming choice for Defensive Rookie of the Year, though Quinyon Mitchell earned one first-place vote. Both players made the Pro Bowl, along with fellow rookie Brock Bowers.

Comeback Player of the Year

  1. J.K. Dobbins: 36 points (4 firsts, 4 seconds)
  2. Joe Burrow: 35 points (4 firsts, 3 seconds, 1 third)
  3. Tim Patrick: 23 points (1 second, 5 thirds, 2 fourths)
    T-4. Nick Chubb: 6 points (3 fourths)
    T-4. C.J. Gardner-Johnson: 6 points (2 fourths, 2 fifths)
    T-4. Kyler Murray: 6 points (2 thirds)
    T-7. Cam Akers: 3 points (3 fifths)
    T-7. Aaron Rodgers: 3 points (1 fourth, 1 fifth)
  4. Tank Dell: 2 points (2 fifths)

J.K. Dobbins narrowly edged Joe Burrow for Comeback Player of the Year, after recovering from an Achilles injury to rush for 905 yards. Burrow also had an impressive season after recovering from a torn wrist ligament.

Coach of the Year
T-1. Dan Campbell: 36 points (4 firsts, 4 seconds)
T-1. Kevin O’Connell: 36 points (4 firsts, 4 seconds)
3. Dan Quinn: 17 points (4 thirds, 2 fourths, 1 fifth)
4. Jim Harbaugh: 12 points (1 third, 3 fourths, 3 fifths)
5. Mike Tomlin: 6 points (2 thirds)
6. Andy Reid: 5 points (1 fourth, 3 fifths)
T-7. Matt LaFleur: 4 points (2 fourths)
T-7. Nick Sirianni: 4 points (1 third, 1 fifth)

In a rare tie, both Dan Campbell and Kevin O’Connell were named Coach of the Year. Each received four first-place votes, with Campbell being recognized for his 15–2 season with the Detroit Lions and O’Connell for leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14–3 record.

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