It’s almost time for players and coaches to get recognized for their performances from the 2025 NFL season. With the Patriots and Seahawks kicking off in Super Bowl 60 in just a few days, the league’s brightest stars will come together in Santa Clara tonight for the 2026 NFL Honors awards show.
While the winners of the awards aren’t public yet, here’s everything you need to know about NFL Honors 2026:
What is NFL Honors?
The NFL Honors is an awards show held after each season, right before the Super Bowl. It celebrates the performances of players and coaches from the previous season.
A wide variety of awards will be given out, just as in similar award shows like the Oscars or the Grammys.
When is 2026 NFL Honors?
The 15th annual NFL Honors will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
Where is NFL Honors held?
NFL Honors will take place at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA, the same area that will host Super Bowl 60.
Who is hosting 2026 NFL Honors?
Actor Jon Hamm will host this year’s NFL Honors. He has starred in major films including Baby Driver, Top Gun: Maverick, The Town, and Bridesmaids.
Former hosts include Alec Baldwin (2012-14), Seth Meyers (2015), Conan O’Brien (2016), Rob Riggle (2018), Steve Harvey (2019-21), Kelly Clarkson (2023), Keegan-Michael Key (2017, 2022, 2024), and Snoop Dogg (2025).
How to Watch 2026 NFL Honors?
The 2-hour special will be broadcast on NBC and NFL Network, with streaming options available on Peacock and NFL+.
What Awards are Given out at NFL Honors?
More than 20 individuals will be recognized with awards at NFL Honors. Additionally, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced after 15 modern-era, 3 seniors, 1 coach, and 1 contributor finalists were revealed in December.
Robert Kraft (Contributor), Bill Belichick (Coach), and Ken Anderson, Roger Craig, and L.C. Greenwood (Seniors) are the five individuals who will have a chance to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Reports have already indicated that eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will not earn a spot in this year’s Hall of Fame.
Here are all the awards that will be handed out and the candidates for each honor:
Most Valuable Player
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB
- Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars QB
- Drake Maye, New England Patriots QB
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
- Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams QB
Defensive Player of the Year
- Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans DE
- Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos LB
- Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns DE
- Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions DE
- Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers, DE
Offensive Player of the Year
- Drake Maye, New England Patriots QB
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
- Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams WR
- Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons RB
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks WR
Offensive Rookie of the Year
- Jaxson Dart, New York Giants QB
- Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR
- TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots RB
- Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers WR
- Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints QB
Defensive Rookie of the Year
- Abdul Carter, New York Giants LB
- Nick Emmanwori, Seattle Seahawks DB
- James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons DE
- Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns DB
- Xavier Watts, Atlanta Falcons S
Comeback Player of the Year
- Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots WR
- Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions DE
- Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars QB
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers RB
- Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys QB
Coach of the Year
- Liam Coen, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears
- Mike Macdonald, Seattle Seahawks
- Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
- Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles DC
- Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings DC
- Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos DC
- Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks OC
- Josh McDaniels, New England Patriots OC
