NFL Honors 2018: TV Schedule, Live Stream Coverage, Final Predictions

Move over, Lombardi Trophy.

The Super Bowl trophy and championship rings aren't the only bits of hardware being won this weekend. The 2018 NFL Honors Show takes place Saturday evening in Minneapolis, where some of the league's most electrifying stars (and coaches!) will be honored for their accomplishments this past season.

This year's award races are close, and they boast some of the most exceptional rookie performers the likes of which the NFL hasn't seen in quite some time.

It's a shame either Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt or New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will walk away empty-handed, but that's the nature of the beast.

Here's a look at the TV and live-stream guide for this year's awards ceremony:

Date: Saturday, February 3

TV Time: 9 p.m. ET (the ceremony will take place from 6-8 p.m. ET before being televised)

TV: NBC

Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra

Predictions

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MVP: Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots

He's 40!

Brady is an ageless wonder who continues to put up astonishing numbers. He led the NFL in passing yards this season with 4,577 and didn't seem to lose an ounce of velocity on his throws.

While he's more focused on winning the Super Bowl this Sunday, another MVP award will surely be the icing on the cake. After all, it already appears he has a speech prepared for the occasion.

Coach of the Year: Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams

Doug Pederson and Mike Zimmer deserve some recognition, but let's be real here: No one deserves this award more than the league's youngest coach, 32-year-old Sean McVay.

McVay silenced his critics in his debut season for the Rams, proving he's not too young to lead a franchise. The Rams went from the slums of the league to become the NFL's most exciting, explosive team in a matter of months.

They didn't last long in the playoffs, falling to the Falcons in the Wild Card Round. But no one expected this team to make the postseason, let alone have home-field advantage in the first game.

Offensive Player of the Year: Todd Gurley, RB, Los Angeles Rams

Todd Gurley won't win MVP, but he won't go home with nothing.

Brady was just on another level this season, to no fault of Gurley, who still had a remarkable bounce-back season after a disappointing 2016 under then-head coach Jeff Fisher.

Gurley finished the 2017 regular season with 1,305 rushing yards, 788 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns. He was an offensive weapon for the Rams and is just getting started at 23.

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Defensive Player of the Year: Calais Campbell, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars

Even the most optimistic Jaguars fan couldn't have expected such a spectacular season from Calais Campbell.

Campbell was regarded as one of the best at his position and was an All-Pro on a few occasions. However, coming to Jacksonville and posting 14.5 sacks was still a pleasant surprise.

Campbell and his Jaguars defense were this close to making the Super Bowl, and they could be back next year if Campbell keeps up this level of play. 

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

This is the toughest prediction of the night, but it has to go to Alvin Kamara.

It seemed as if the award were Kareem Hunt's to lose after an incredible start to his NFL career. But Hunt's numbers and play fell off as the Chiefs went back to playing mediocre football, allowing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to light up the football world with a few jaw-dropping performances.

If healthy, Watson probably would've run away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, but a torn ACL suffered in practice after Week 8 cut his season short. Because of that, the door was opened to the most consistent rookie of this year's class.

Kamara did everything for the Saints offense. Any time he touched the ball, something magical happened. Although Hunt led all players in rushing yards, Kamara was a much more versatile back. He showcased elusiveness and agility far beyond his years.

Kamara deserves this award and will become a franchise back for the Saints next season.

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Marshon Lattimore, CB, New Orleans Saints

That's right, it's a clean sweep for the Saints rookies.

Marshon Lattimore had 52 tackles and five interceptions in his impressive rookie campaign.

He helped lead the youth surge for a New Orleans defense that did not have high expectations entering the season. If it weren't for one defensive lapse against the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional round, the Saints could have found themselves still playing this coming Sunday.

Comeback Player of the Year: Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

Take a bow, Keenan Allen.

The Chargers' No. 1 receiver has battled injuries throughout his career and has come back stronger each time. A kidney injury limited him to eight games in 2015. It was worse last season, where an ACL tear knocked him out after the first week.

But in 2017, Allen posted career highs in receptions (102) and receiving yards (1,393). If Allen can stay healthy, he can be one of the league's best wideouts.