Just a couple of days back, one infographic went viral on X posted by the official NFL handle. It depicted the top two candidates in the NFL for the MVP award. And you know who those names were? Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. The MVP race may have already outpaced Patrick Mahomes, but couldn’t overlook one player—the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback, Joe Burrow.
In a recent chat with a few NFL reporters on December 31, Joe Burrow showed his stance for the MVP Award 2024. When reporters asked the 28-year-old regarding the award, “Did you get a chance when you get off the field?” Burrow’s response was, “I did.” And when asked, “What were your thoughts?” Joe Burrow replied immediately, “I will win one day.”
In further questions, Joe admitted he doesn’t have a real issue with the MVP voting. He said, “It is what it is” except as a fact. And what’s the fact? He said, “Usually you gotta win your division!” But that’s a whole different story. Finally, he expressed his disagreement with the current process of MVP selection. But to set this selection format aside for some time, it’s important to take note of what’s his stance at the start.
Burrow said he would win someday. This statement is open to interpretation. But is he showing some kind of disinterest in the MVP award race? The world is only talking about Allen and Jackson. We can’t guess. We can definitely say that Joe may be thinking about the award to win in the future. But for former NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, Joe Burrow is the real MVP.
In a convo with the reporters on New Year’s Eve, Troy Aikman snubbed other candidates to show his pick, saying, “No disrespect to anyone and the year they’ve had, but if I had a vote, it would go to Joe Burrow.” Meanwhile, the state has awarded the Baltimore Ravens star its most prestigious award—you wouldn’t be shocked to know, right?
In a room full of well-wishers, the local media has crowned Lamar Jackson as the Ravens’ team MVP. Yep, you read that right! He won this award for the fourth time, but Ravens fans and netizens weren’t surprised; they think he’s the real MVP.
After the award, Lamar delivered a short speech. He remarked, “It means a lot to my home team. My teammates appreciate this a lot.” Lamar has scored a staggering 39 touchdowns this season (ranks 2nd in the league) which is his career-best passing TDs. With only 4 interceptions (two less than Josh Allen) Lamar ranks #1 in quarterback rating with 78.0 QBR. That’s dope, right?
What’s more interesting is that the hotly contested MVP race is not new to Lamar. He owned this award in 2023 and is moving inch by inch closer to winning his 2nd MVP award in a row (He already won twice – in 2019 and 2023). Whereas Joe Burrow and Josh Allen are seeking this award for the first time.
The league is in its final phase, and awards are not too far. The world is waiting to see who will be crowned this season. What’s your pick for the MVP? Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen? Or do you agree with Troy Aikman’s opinion?
