What NFL Player Had the Best Season in 2020?
The 2020 NFL season was full of incredible performances from a number of talented players. But which player had the best season overall?
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the top contenders for the title of best NFL player of 2020 and make our case for who we think deserves the title.
Tom Brady
In 2020, Tom Brady had one of the best seasons of his career. The veteran quarterback led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, and was named the game’s MVP. Brady also set multiple single-season NFL records, including most passing yards and most touchdown passes.
Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry had the best season of any NFL player in 2020. He rushed for 2,027 yards and 17 touchdowns, leading the league in both categories. He also caught 18 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns. Henry was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year, becoming just the fourth running back to win both awards in the same season.
Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs had an incredible 2020 season. He led the NFL in catches (127) and receiving yards (1,535), while also scoring eight touchdowns. Diggs was a huge part of the Buffalo Bills’ offense, and he played a big role in helping them reach the AFC Championship Game.
Russell Wilson
In 2020, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had one of the best seasons by a quarterback in NFL history. Wilson threw for 4,212 yards and 42 touchdowns with just 12 interceptions. He also ran for 502 yards and four touchdowns.
Wilson’s passer rating of 110.9 was the second-best in NFL history, behind only Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ rating of 112.2 in 2011. Wilson’s 8.22 yards per attempt was the third-best in NFL history, behind only Rodgers’ 8.32 in 2011 and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ 8.23 in 2009.
The Seahawks finished the 2020 season with a 12-4 record and made the playoffs as a wild card team. They lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the playoffs.
