Josh Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. Allen, who led Buffalo to a fifth straight AFC East title,

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

Josh Allen was named The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player for the first time, denying Lamar Jackson a second straight and third overall award.