NFL MVP voting likely focuses on two finalists in Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills. When will we know?

The debate over whether a championship or MVP award is as old as time, and Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson may just be the poster boy for said debate. Jackson has had an outstanding individual career,

Former Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II is backing Lamar Jackson for the MVP Award over Josh Allen.

Lamar Jackson is a good bet to win his third NFL MVP. But with the Ravens QB's playoff exit and others remaining, is it time to rethink the award?

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

After months of speculation and odds, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is officially a finalist for the Associated Press NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have been driving forces for their teams this season. Buffalo’s Allen led the Bills to a 13-4 record and the AFC’s second seed, while Jackson powered the Ravens to a 12-5 record and the third seed. Both quarterbacks have been instrumental in their teams ranking among the top-three scoring offenses.

Despite their dissimilar stats, Bills QB Josh Allen and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson are embroiled in a neck-and-neck MVP race. Here's why.

The Josh Allen versus Lamar Jackson showdown is being labeled the best divisional round game of the NFL playoffs and will decide if the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens advance to the AFC championship game.

Lamar Jackson will find out next month if he wins the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award for the third time, but he appears to be on his way. Writers who cover the league most regularly have given him their nod. The Professional Football Writers of America named Jackson the 2024 NFL's Most Valuable Player in voting conducted by PFWA members.

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

A pair of MVP candidates won't be participating in this year's Pro Bowl for the AFC. The NFL announced Tuesday that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback