Josh Allen Wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award

Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen gives a thumbs up during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game in New Orleans on Feb. 6, 2025. David J. Phillip/AP Photo

NEW ORLEANS—Josh Allen wanted to leave New Orleans with different hardware. Still, he’s happy to be recognized for his accomplishments.

Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016.