NFL Honors 2025: Award Winners, Voting Results and Twitter Reaction

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen took home his first MVP award and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year at this year's NFL Honors on Thursday.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was also announced on Thursday.

Allen had a tremendous season, throwing for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns while adding 531 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. He narrowly beat Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley for the award.

Naturally, fans debated the winner on social media afterward.

While the players were the main focus of the night, Snoop Dogg brought prime entertainment as the event's host.

Awards

AP Most Valuable Player: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen

Walter Payton Man of the Year: Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End Arik Armstead

AP Coach of the Year: Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell

AP Comeback Player of the Year: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow

AP Offensive Player of the Year: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley

AP Defensive Player of the Year: Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse

AP Assistant Coach of the Year: Former Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator (now head coach of the Chicago Bears) Ben Johnson

Jim Brown Rushing Leader Award: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley

Notable Voting Results

With the NFL Honors now in the books, the focus shifts to the Super Bowl on Sunday between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.