Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has secured his first NFL Most Valuable Player award, a significant achievement considering the team's dynamics after trading Stefon Diggs. Allen's performance this season speaks volumes about his adaptability and talent.
Despite the changes in his receiving corps, Allen thrived, posting impressive numbers: 28 touchdown passes against a career-low six interceptions, along with 12 rushing touchdowns. His league-leading 77.4 QBR is particularly noteworthy given that his primary targets, such as Khalil Shakir, weren't exactly star-studded names. This underscores Allen's ability to elevate the players around him.
While the Bills benefited from a less competitive AFC East, their success is undeniably tied to Allen's presence. He consistently demonstrates his ability to lead the team and make them contenders.
In a tight MVP race, Allen edged out Lamar Jackson, mirroring their recent divisional round matchup where the Bills narrowly defeated the Ravens. Allen garnered 383 voting points and 27 first-place votes compared to Jackson's 362 points and 23 first-place votes. Interestingly, Jackson received more First-team All-Pro votes, marking the first time since 1987 that the First-team All-Pro quarterback didn't win the MVP.
Although the Bills haven't yet overcome the hurdle of defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, Allen's MVP award signifies a major milestone in his career. This achievement, coupled with his consistent performance, suggests that the Bills' Super Bowl window remains open as long as Allen is at the helm.
Allen also outperformed other MVP candidates such as Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, and Jared Goff in the voting.
