Here we go again.
Fans are buzzing with disbelief after Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earned First Team All-Pro honors over Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The debate is heating up with reactions from shock to full-on outrage.
Some believe it’s a sign that Allen won’t win this year’s MVP award (since the same people who vote for All-Pro determine the MVP), while others are defending Jackson and his performance this season.
Lamar Jackson’s All-Pro Nod Sparks MVP Debate with Josh Allen
The fact that Jackson earned the First Team All-Pro spot over Allen means the Ravens quarterback has a good chance to take home the MVP award as well.
But this move has sparked outrage, especially from Allen’s supporters.
Here’s the lowdown: Jackson received 30 first-place votes, Allen got 18, and Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow earned two.
“Josh Allen is really about to be robbed of another MVP by a dude who has 8 Pro Bowlers and multiple All-Pros on his team,” one fan tweeted.
Josh Allen is really about to be robbed of another MVP by a dude who has 8 Pro Bowlers and multiple All-Pros on his team….. https://t.co/fPtQGxmXlM
— Depressed Buffalo Sports Fan (@Tommy_Dangles72) January 10, 2025
“If you have 8 Pro Bowlers and multiple All-Pros on your team, you should not be able to win MVP,” said another fan.
Clearly, fans believe that Jackson has too much help to take home Most Valuable Player.
If you have 8 Pro Bowlers and multiple All-Pros on your team, you should not be able to win MVP
— Depressed Buffalo Sports Fan (@Tommy_Dangles72) January 10, 2025
Some fans are taking the high road, like this one: “It will be so funny when Lamar wins a week after losing to Allen again in the playoffs.”
That’s a shot at the potential playoff rematch, where Allen could have the upper hand.
It will be so funny when Lamar wins a week after losing to Allen again in the playoffs.
— Movie Mad Motto (@Rob_Motto) January 10, 2025
A few fans are speculating: “Why do I feel like they’re doing this so both QBs get recognized? Lamar gets 1st All-Pro, Josh gets MVP.”
Could this be a calculated decision to give each QB a piece of the pie?
While the debate continues, others took a more balanced perspective: “The final decision will depend on the collective judgment of the voters, considering various factors beyond individual accolades,” said one thoughtful fan.
Jackson’s All-Pro Dominance, Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson Unanimous Picks
Jackson snags another All-Pro spot, leaving Allen in the dust with 30 first-place votes to Allen’s 18. This marks Jackson’s second straight selection – only Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers have more.
Jackson owns the most top-five weeks over expectation (and seven of the top eight) in PFN’s QB+ metric. Allen owns four of the bottom-six performances.
Jackson was the No. 1 quarterback in the league in PFN’s QB+ metric, with a grade of 99.8 (A+). Meanwhile, Allen finished third, with a 92.2 (A-) grade. Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff (93.2) finished slightly ahead of Allen.
PFN’s QB+ metric assigns a letter grade to every quarterback performance and factors in a number of stats such as success rate when pressured, third-down conversion rate, pocket production, and clutch performance.
But that’s not the only jaw-dropper.
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase and Minnesota Vikings WR Jefferson were both unanimous picks.
“Wow, that’s crazy. That’s respect right there. That’s love,” Jefferson said.
The Ravens’ defense is stacked too, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey, and Patrick Ricard joining Jackson on the squad. Meanwhile, the NFC’s top dogs, the Lions (15-2), had four players who made the cut.
“They know what’s up,” said Lions safety Kerby Joseph, who led the league with nine interceptions (and was widely regarded as a top Pro Bowl snub).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs was living the dream, calling his All-Pro spot “something I wanted to do, wanted to accomplish.” He became the first tackle to earn the honor as both a right tackle and left tackle.
Every year, the All-Pro selections generate debate and get fans excited for the eventual NFL MVP announcement.