Lamar Jackson will discover out subsequent month if he wins the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award for the third time, however he seems to be on his means.
Writers who cowl the league most recurrently have given him their nod. The Professional Football Writers of America named Jackson the 2024 NFL’s Most Valuable Player in voting performed by PFWA members.
It’s one other indication that Jackson is the favourite to be named the league’s MVP once more throughout Super Bowl week. When he was named the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2023, Jackson was additionally named the PFWA’s MVP.
Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title, Jackson was first-team All-Pro and set profession highs for passing yards (4,172), landing passes (41), quarterback ranking (119.6) and completions (316).
He led the league in speeding yards by a quarterback (915) and have become the primary participant in league historical past with a minimum of 4,000 passing yards and 800 speeding yards. He additionally grew to become the league’s all-time speeding chief at quarterback with 6,173 yards, surpassing the earlier document held by Michael Vick (6,109).
Jackson’s third MVP from the PFWA ties him with quarterback Tom Brady (2007, 2010 and 2017) for second-most within the group’s historical past. Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers acquired the award 4 instances from the PFWA.
Philadelphia Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL with 2,005 speeding yards, was named PFWA Offensive Player of the Year. Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who surrendered the fewest receiving yards at his place when focused by opposing quarterbacks, was named PFWA Defensive Player of the Year.
