Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes headlined the finalists for NFL MVP, the Associated Press revealed Wednesday on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.”
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Philadelphia Eagles passer Jalen Hurts, and Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson rounded out the finalists for the accolade.
| NAME | POSITION | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | Bills |
| Joe Burrow | QB | Bengals |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | Eagles |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Vikings |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | Chiefs |
The AP also revealed front-runners for seven other major awards Wednesday. Award winners will be announced at the NFL Honors ceremony on Feb. 9.
Here’s the full list of finalists for the remaining AP awards:
Offensive Player of the Year
| NAME | POSITION | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | Eagles |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Vikings |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | Chiefs |
Defensive Player of the Year
| NAME | POSITION | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | DE | 49ers |
| Chris Jones | DT | Chiefs |
| Micah Parsons | LB | Cowboys |
Comeback Player of the Year
| NAME | POSITION | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | RB | Giants |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | 49ers |
| Geno Smith | QB | Seahawks |
Coach of the Year
| NAME | TEAM |
|---|---|
| Brian Daboll | Giants |
| Doug Pederson | Jaguars |
| Kyle Shanahan | 49ers |
Assistant Coach of the Year
| NAME | ROLE | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Johnson | OC | Lions |
| DeMeco Ryans | DC | 49ers |
| Shane Steichen | OC | Eagles |
Offensive Rookie of the Year
| NAME | POSITION | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 49ers |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | Jets |
| Kenneth Walker | RB | Seahawks |
Defensive Rookie of the Year
| NAME | POSITION | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner | CB | Jets |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DE | Lions |
| Tariq Woolen | CB | Seahawks |
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