Bills QB Josh Allen Finalist for NFL MVP Award

Allen looks to cap off standout season at NFL Honors ceremony

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is a finalist for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award after another stellar season leading the Bills' offense. Allen is expected to attend the NFL Honors ceremony on Saturday night where the league's top individual awards will be presented.

Why it matters

Allen's potential MVP win would cap off another impressive campaign for the 26-year-old quarterback, who has emerged as one of the league's top signal-callers over the past several seasons. A victory would also provide a bright spot for the Bills organization after the recent firing of head coach Sean McDermott.

The details

In his fifth NFL season, Allen threw for 4,982 yards, 38 touchdowns, and just 10 interceptions, leading the Bills to a 12-4 record and a division title. He also added 762 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat abilities. Allen is considered a frontrunner for the MVP award along with Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes.

  • The NFL Honors ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2026.
  • The 2025 NFL regular season concluded in early January 2026.

The players

Josh Allen

The 26-year-old quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, who is a finalist for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award after another standout season.

Sean McDermott

The former head coach of the Buffalo Bills, who was recently fired by the organization.

Patrick Mahomes

The quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, who is also considered a frontrunner for the NFL MVP award along with Josh Allen.

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What they’re saying

“As much success we've had over the last eight or nine seasons, we still haven't been able to get the main job done.”

— Josh Allen (wn.com)

What’s next

The winner of the NFL MVP award will be announced during the NFL Honors ceremony on Saturday, February 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Josh Allen's potential MVP win would solidify his status as one of the league's elite quarterbacks and provide a much-needed boost for the Bills organization after a tumultuous offseason that saw the firing of their longtime head coach.