When Will They Announce NFL MVP?
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We’re all wondering when they’ll announce the NFL MVP for this season. Here are the latest odds and predictions for who the frontrunners are.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) Most Valuable Player Award is an annual award given to the most valuable player of the regular season. The winner is chosen by a vote of NFL players and is announced during the NFL Honors ceremony prior to the Super Bowl.
History of the NFL MVP
The National Football League Most Valuable Player Award (NFL MVP) is an award given by various media outlets to the most valuable player of the National Football League (NFL). The NFL began awarding the MVP in 1961. Between 1961 and 1967, the award was presented by the NFL and syndicated sports columnist Paul Hornung. Today, it is officially presented by the National Football League and offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz during the annual NFL Honors presentation the night before the Super Bowl.
In 1960, Hornung was awarded the first ever NFL MVP after leading the league in scoring with 176 points. He remains the only player to win the award as a member of a team that finished with a losing record (the Green Bay Packers were 8–5–1 in 1960). Bart Starr was named MVP twice, in 1966 and 1967; he is also the only player other than Hornung to win as a member of a team that finished with a losing record (the Packers were 5–7–2 and 9–4–1 respectively). Five players have won both awards in the same year: Starr (who was co-MVP with Green Bay running back Elijah Pitts), Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese in 1971, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Randall Cunningham in 1988, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders in 1997, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady who shares it with Rams running back Marshall Faulk from 2001.
What is the criteria for the NFL MVP?
The criteria for the NFL MVP have been the subject of much debate over the years. The most common criteria seem to be:
-Leading their team to the playoffs
-Being one of the top performers in the league
-Having a significant impact on their team’s success
Other factors that have been considered in past years include:
-Individual stats
-Team success
-playoff performance
-Super Bowl performance
Who are the finalists for the 2020 NFL MVP?
The finalists for the 2020 NFL MVP are Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors award show on Saturday, February 6.
Why these players?
In recent years, the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player Award has been a two-man race between quarterbacks. In 2018, it was Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. In 2017, it was Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, it was Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons and Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders. This year, though, there are a number of players who could take home the honor.
Conclusion
From what we can tell, the NFL MVP will likely be announced sometime in late January or early February. However, this is subject to change and we will update this article as soon as we have more information.
