Saquon Barkley had one of the greatest seasons a running back has ever had. Ja'Marr Chase won the Triple Crown. Joe Burrow led the NFL in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. None of those three players even sniffed the MVP award. At the end of the day, it was a two-horse race between two AFC rivals, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.

The Bills signal caller was awarded his first MVP trophy, edging out two-time winner Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Allen's fantastic season featured 40 combined passing and rushing touchdowns, while also helping Buffalo reach the AFC Championship in an instant classic against the Kansas City Chiefs.