Josh Allen is your 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player. On Feb. 6, the Buffalo Bills superstar quarterback was awarded the league’s top individual distinction at the NFL Honors ceremony. Following the win, Allen gave a powerful speech that highlighted various key people who helped him on his unique journey to the NFL, one that left numerous individuals, including his parents, emotional and in tears.
What Did Josh Allen Say in His MVP Speech?
Going into the NFL Honors, the race for the league MVP was considered to be between Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. With Jackson being named to the first-team All-Pro list earlier in the year, it appeared as though he had a slight edge going into the night. However, Allen won the MVP award, having received 27 first-place votes to Jackson’s 23, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Allen thanked various individuals and groups of people who helped him on his journey to becoming the league’s MVP. However, the most touching moment of the speech came when Allen began mentioning his parents and siblings.
“I’d like to thank Joel and Lavonne, my parents. Who, in my 20+ years of playing football, going down to Pop Warner, I bet you they’ve missed maybe 15 games in their entire life. They are so dedicated to supporting me and my favorite teammates, my sister, my brother, and my little sister. … Thank you guys for all the support, all the time,” Allen stated.
He concluded his award speech with a shoutout to the Buffalo Bills fans, the Bills Mafia.
“Be good. Do good. God bless. And go Bills,” Allen concluded.
MVP MVP MVP 👏@BuffaloBills' Josh Allen wins the AP Most Valuable Player Award 🏆 pic.twitter.com/EC5Ocf3uE6
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Allen’s 2024 Season in Review
Allen had a dominant season and was an instrumental force behind the Bills’ team success this past year. He had 4,262 total yards, 40 total touchdowns, and only six interceptions on the campaign. His most impressive performance came against the Los Angeles Rams, when he became the first player in NFL history to score three passing and three rushing touchdowns in the same game.
- Allen’s QB+ grade, 2024: 91.7 (A-), third in the NFL
- Bills’ Offense+ grade, 2024: 88.0 (B+), fourth in the NFL
Though many believed that the Bills would take a step back this year after the loss of some key offensive and defensive players, Allen stepped up and was a true workhorse, leading the team to the No. 2 seed and the AFC Championship game.
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Although the Bills did not advance to the Super Bowl, Allen proved once again that he is one of the best players in the entire NFL, exemplified by his recent MVP award win at NFL Honors.
