Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow has been crowned the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for the second time after an extraordinary 2024 season, where he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns despite recovering from a second major injury. His resilience and elite performance cemented his status as one of the most dominant players in the league.
The National Football League (NFL)—widely regarded as the premier professional American football league—features 32 teams divided between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).
As the Super Bowl showdown approaches, all eyes are on Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who amassed a staggering 2,005 rushing yards—placing him eighth on the all-time list. Barkley is determined to lead the Eagles to victory and prevent the Kansas City Chiefs from securing back-to-back championships.
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Another rising star, Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, clinched the Offensive Rookie of the Year award after nearly becoming the first rookie quarterback to reach the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was honored as Coach of the Year, guiding his team to an impressive 14-3 record despite losing his starting quarterback to injury in the offseason.
Full List of NFL 2024 Award Winners:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills, QB)
Offensive Player of the Year: Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles, RB)
Defensive Player of the Year: Patrick Surtain (Denver Broncos, CB)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders, QB)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jared Verse (Los Angeles Rams, LB)
Comeback Player of the Year: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals, QB)
Coach of the Year: Kevin O’Connell (Minnesota Vikings)
With Burrow’s remarkable return and a star-studded Super Bowl on the horizon, NFL fans are in for an electrifying finale to the 2024 season.
