NFL Honors Finalists List 2025: Every Nominee From MVP to Coach of the Year

The likes of Joe Burrow, Saquon Barkley, and Lamar Jackson will be contending for multiple awards at this year's NFL Honors.

The NFL Honors for the 2024 season will soon be upon us. The award show is set to start at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 6, three days before the Super Bowl. Snoop Dogg will play host on the night, taking the baton from three-time host Keegan-Michael Key.

The show will be broadcast on Fox and NFL Network, with viewers also being able to stream via NFL+ subscriptions. It will only be live telecast for viewers in the Eastern and Central Time Zones — Mountain and Pacific Time Zone residents will have the opportunity to view it on tape delay.


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Which Players Are NFL Honors Finalists in 2025?

Several All-Pro and Pro Bowl-caliber players are in contention for each of the major awards offered this season.

Here are the finalists for each of the eight major awards:

AP Most Valuable Player:

  • Josh Allen, Quarterback, Buffalo Bills
  • Saquon Barkley, Running Back, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Joe Burrow, Quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Jared Goff, Quarterback, Detroit Lions
  • Lamar Jackson, Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens

AP Offensive Player of the Year:

  • Saquon Barkley, Running Back, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Joe Burrow, Quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Ja’Marr Chase, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Derrick Henry, Running Back, Baltimore Ravens
  • Lamar Jackson, Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens

AP Defensive Player of the Year:

  • Zack Baun, Linebacker, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Myles Garrett, Defensive End, Cleveland Browns
  • Trey Hendrickson, Defensive End, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Pat Surtain II, Cornerback, Denver Broncos
  • T.J. Watt, Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year:

  • Brock Bowers, Tight End, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Jayden Daniels, Quarterback, Washington Commanders
  • Malik Nabers, Wide Receiver, New York Giants
  • Bo Nix, Quarterback, Denver Broncos
  • Brian Thomas Jr., Wide Receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year:

  • Cooper DeJean, Cornerback, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Braden Fiske, Defensive End, Los Angeles Rams
  • Quinyon Mitchell, Cornerback, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Chop Robinson, Linebacker, Miami Dolphins
  • Jared Verse, Linebacker, Los Angeles Rams

AP Comeback Player of the Year:

  • Joe Burrow, Quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Sam Darnold, Quarterback, Minnesota Vikings
  • J.K. Dobbins, Running Back, Los Angeles Chargers
  • Christian Gonzalez, Cornerback, New England Patriots
  • Damar Hamlin, Safety, Buffalo Bills

AP Coach of the Year:

  • Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
  • Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
  • Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
  • Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
  • Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs

AP Assistant Coach of the Year:

  • Joe Brady, Offensive Coordinator, Buffalo Bills
  • Vic Fangio, Defensive Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Brian Flores, Defensive Coordinator, Minnesota Vikings
  • Aaron Glenn, Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions
  • Ben Johnson, Offensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions

Note: the finalists for the following categories have not been announced yet:

  • Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
  • NFL Inspire Change Tribute
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024
  • FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year
  • Salute to Service Award
  • NFL Latino Youth Honors
  • Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
  • Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award
  • NFL Fan of the Year
  • NFL FLAG Players of the Year Award

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