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In a tightly contested MVP race, Allen received 27 first-place votes while Lamar Jackson, who was named the All-Pro first team quarterback, garnered 23 votes. This narrow margin is the closest since the aforementioned 2003 award, showcasing the competitive nature of the voting process. Lamar Jackson received no awards despite finishing second. Instead, Saquon Barkley claimed the Offensive Player of the Year award.
It raises questions about how voters can assign differing values to players in similar positions, which has prompted discussions about the criteria used for MVP versus All-Pro designations.