Josh Allen edged out Lamar Jackson again. Nearly three weeks after the Bills quarterback led Buffalo to a victory over the Ravens in the divisional round of the playoffs to end Baltimore’s season, Allen was named The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player for the first time Thursday night.

Allen became everything the Bills could have dreamed of. And now Allen is an MVP, beating out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to win his first NFL MVP award, which was given out at Thursday's NFL Honors show. He's the third Bills player to win the award, joining Thurman Thomas in 1991 and O.J. Simpson in 1973.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen said he was taken aback when he was announced as the recipient of the 2024 NFL MVP over reigning winner Lamar Jackson.

Jackson, who led the Ravens to a second straight AFC North championship, got 26 second-place votes and one-fourth for 362 points. Saquon Barkley finished third (120 points), followed by Joe Burrow (82) and Lions QB Jared Goff (47).

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on Thursday night was received the National Football League's Most Valuable Player award. Allen was selected as the league's MVP over other such top finalists as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley

The Buffalo QB receives 27 first-place votes to the Baltimore QB’s 23, leading to the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is a near-unanimous

Allen became everything the Bills could have dreamed of. And now Allen is an MVP, beating out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to win his first NFL MVP award, which was given out at Thursday's NFL Honors show. He's the third Bills player to win the award, joining Thurman Thomas in 1991 and O.J. Simpson in 1973.