AP announces finalists for 2024 NFL season awards

The Associated Press has announced the finalists for the eight awards that will be handed out as part of the NFL Honors show on February 6.

The marquee award is the most valuable player award and the consensus for some time was that the award would go to either Bills quarterback Josh Allen or Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson’s pitching got a boost when he was voted a first-team All-Pro, but we’ll have to wait a little longer before finding out if voters also put him ahead of Allen on their MVP ballots.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, and Lions quarterback Joe Burrow are the other finalists.

Barkley, Burrow and Jackson are also finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. Ravens running back Derrick Henry and Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase round out the contenders for that award.

Boro have reached the final three times as they are also nominated for the Player of the Year award. Joining him in this category are Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, Bills safety Damar Hamlin, and Chargers running back JK Dobbins.

Other finalists for the award are:

Coach of the year

Dan Campbell, black; Kevin O’Connell, Vikings; Sean Payton, Broncos; Dan Quinn, Leaders; and Andy Reid, Chiefs.

Assistant Coach of the Year

Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady; Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio; Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn; and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Defensive Player of the Year

Eagles linebacker Zach Baun; Browns defensive end Myles Garrett; Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II; and Steelers linebacker TJ Watt.

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Raiders tight end Brock Powers, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, and Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Eagles cornerback Quinion Mitchell, Rams defensive lineman Braden Fisk, Eagles cornerback Quinion Mitchell, Dolphins linebacker Chub Robinson, and Rams linebacker Jared Fiers.