The voting for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2024 NFL season has concluded, and the results showcased a diverse array of talent across the league. A nationwide panel of media members participated in the voting, employing a scoring system that allocated points based on the rankings assigned to each player. The points were distributed as follows: 10 points for a first-place vote, 5 for second, 3 for third, 2 for fourth, and 1 for fifth.
Leading the pack was Josh Allen from the Buffalo Bills, who garnered a total of 378 points with an impressive distribution of 27 first-place votes, 21 second, and 1 third-place vote. Following closely was Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, accumulating 352 points with a similar voting pattern of 22 first-place votes, 26 second, and 1 third.
In the third position, Saquon Barkley from the Philadelphia Eagles received 117 points, reflecting a unique vote breakdown with 24 fourth-place votes and 19 fifth-place votes. Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals secured 82 points, attributed to 15 third-place votes, 10 fourth-place votes, and 12 fifth-place votes, while Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions earned 47 points, mainly from 6 third-place votes and 19 fifth-place votes.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gathered 31 points, receiving a mix of 3 third-place votes, 8 fourth-place votes, and 6 fifth-place votes. Other notable players included Jayden Daniels from Washington with 7 points, Ja’Marr Chase from Cincinnati with 6 points, Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers with 4 points, and Sam Darnold representing the Minnesota Vikings with 3 points. Lastly, Baker Mayfield from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rounded out the list with 2 points.
This voting process highlights the competitive nature of the NFL and the variety of players who are making significant impacts on their teams this season. The MVP race continues to be a testament to individual excellence and the excitement surrounding professional football.
