Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen lead the race for the 2024 NFL MVP

With the NFL regular season coming to a close, attention is turning to the standout players competing for the prestigious Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The favorites for this distinction are quarterbacks Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, who had extraordinary campaigns and led their teams to the playoffs as serious Super Bowl contenders.

Lamar Jackson: The quest for his third MVP
The Ravens quarterback, who has already been named MVP in 2019 and 2023, had another historic season.

Key stats:
NFL-leading 41 touchdown passes.
Just 4 interceptions.
4,172 passing yards and 915 rushing yards, making him the only player in history to surpass 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in the same season.
He averaged 8.5 yards per pass and 6 yards per carry, both historic records.
Thanks to these numbers, Baltimore finished with a 12-5 record, securing the third seed in the American Football Conference (AFC). Jackson was instrumental in their success, showing a unique ability to dominate both through the air and on the ground.

Josh Allen: A constant leader
For his part, Josh Allen led the Bills to an impressive 13-4 record, earning second place in the AFC.

Notable achievements:
40 total touchdowns (28 through the air and 12 on the ground).
Historic average of three points per offensive series, placing him among the top five of all time.
Only 8 fumbles and 14 sacks, highlighting his efficiency and resistance under pressure.
Allen achieved these numbers without a 1,000-yard rusher on his team, further highlighting his role as an offensive leader. In addition, the Bills beat the top two teams in the standings during the season: the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC and the Detroit Lions in the NFC.

The absence of Joe Burrow
Although the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow had outstanding statistics, leading the NFL in completions (460), passing yards (4,918) and touchdown passes (43), his team's elimination from the playoffs leaves him out of the MVP discussion.

A close call
While Jackson seeks his third MVP award and to establish himself as one of the best quarterbacks in history, Allen pursues his first, backed by a season of excellence and leadership. The election promises to be one of the most disputed in recent years, reflecting the impact that both players have had on their respective franchises and the league.