Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; General view of the marquee outside Saenger Theatre before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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NFL Awards 2025- Who Won The NFL MVP 2025? List of All The Winners at NFL Honors 2025

2025 NFL MVP and award winners revealed.

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; General view of the marquee outside Saenger Theatre before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The NFL Honors 2025 had everything—intense competition, record-breaking performances, and moments that will be talked about for years. From Josh Allen’s MVP victory to Saquon Barkley’s dominant season, the awards showcased the best players of the 2024 season. With the Super Bowl just around the corner, the league paused to celebrate these standouts at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans. Here’s a full breakdown of the night’s biggest winners and surprises.

Who won NFL MVP 2025?

Josh Allen claimed the NFL MVP for the 2024 season. The Buffalo Bills quarterback guided his team to a 13-4 record, winning the AFC East title for the fifth year straight. He tallied 41 total touchdowns, threw just six interceptions, and posted the league’s best QBR (77.3). His passer rating hit 101.4—the second-highest of his career.

MVP MVP MVP 👏@BuffaloBills' Josh Allen wins the AP Most Valuable Player Award 🏆 pic.twitter.com/EC5Ocf3uE6
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2025

Allen narrowly beat Lamar Jackson in voting, securing 27 first-place votes to Jackson’s 23. This win makes Allen only the third player in NFL history to be named MVP without earning a First-Team All-Pro nod. Jackson’s dynamic performance of over 4,000 passing yards and 915 rushing yards wasn’t enough to clinch his second straight MVP.

Who were the other winners at the NFL Awards 2025?

The NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans crowned players for their performances in the 2024 season. Below is the full breakdown of key winners and their achievements.

Which player was named Offensive Player of the Year?

Saquon Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards, ranking eighth all-time for a single season. He earned 35 out of 50 first-place votes, dominating the competition. Despite sitting out the final regular-season game, Barkley helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl and shattered playoff rushing records.

Saquon Barkley’s updated resume:

— 1x Consensus All American
— 1x Big 10 OPOY
— 1x Big 10 Champion
— 2x Pro Bowler
— 2x All Pro
— 2nd Overall Pick
— Rookie of the Year
— NFC East Champion
— NFC Champion
— Offensive Player of the Year
— SUPER BOWL CHAMPION 🔜?

He’s only 27. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/b8UHbdYRFS
— Saquon Center (@SaquonsCenter) February 7, 2025

Who won Defensive Player of the Year?

Patrick Surtain II of the Denver Broncos took home Defensive Player of the Year honors. The All-Pro cornerback allowed just 37 receptions, picked off four passes, and held quarterbacks to a passer rating of 61.1. Surtain received 26 first-place votes, topping Trey Hendrickson and Myles Garrett.

Who won the Comeback Player of the Year award?

Joe Burrow returned from a wrist injury to reclaim elite form. The Bengals QB led the NFL with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns. He appeared in all 17 games, leading Cincinnati to a 9-8 record. Burrow secured 31 first-place votes for the award.

Who was named Offensive Rookie of the Year?

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels earned the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Daniels threw for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns, and added 891 rushing yards. He received 49 of 50 first-place votes after leading his team to 12 wins and an NFC Championship appearance.

Washington Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the AP's Offensive Rookie of the Year award, announced at NFL Honors in New Orleans.

Among Qualified Rookie QBs Ever
– Highest Completion Percentage (69%)
– Most Rushing Yards (891)
– 4th Highest Passer Rating (100.1)… pic.twitter.com/r20AcZIGPI
— All-Pro Reels (@allproreels) February 7, 2025

Which rookie dominated on defense this season?

Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Jared Verse claimed Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. He recorded 4.5 sacks, 77 quarterback pressures, and 18 hits, overwhelming his rookie peers. Verse earned 37 first-place votes, easily outpacing Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell.

Who was named Coach of the Year?

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell took home Coach of the Year honors. His leadership transformed the Vikings into a playoff contender, despite starting the season as longshots.

Who won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award?

Arik Armstead of the Jacksonville Jaguars earned the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his charitable efforts and community impact.

Full list of 2025 NFL Honors winners:

MVP: Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
Coach of the Year: Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
Comeback Player of the Year: Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
Offensive Player of the Year: Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles
Defensive Player of the Year: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Broncos
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jared Verse, EDGE, Rams
Moment of the Year: Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary pass
Walter Payton Man of the Year: Arik Armstead, Jaguars
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees: Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, Sterling Sharpe

The 2025 NFL Honors were full of memorable moments and historic achievements, as Josh Allen’s MVP win headlines the night ahead of the Super Bowl.

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