We’re down to the final game of the 2023 NFL season, with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs preparing to go toe-to-toe for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas on February 11.
But before the season’s climax, the NFL will dish out a host of awards to recognise the good and the great from the current season.
Here is a look at when the NFL Honors ceremony takes place and what gongs are up for grabs.
When is the NFL Honors?
This year’s NFL Honors takes place on Thursday, February 8 at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. Comedian Keegan-Michael Key will host the event for the third time.
Who is in the running for the NFL MVP award?
Despite his side losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the huge favourite to win his second NFL MVP award.
Also nominated are Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and San Francisco 49ers duo Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey.
What other awards are up for grabs?
Here is the full list of awards being presented:
- AP Most Valuable Player presented by Invisalign
- AP Coach of the Year presented by Verizon
- AP Assistant Coach of the Year
- AP Comeback Player of the Year
- AP Offensive Player of the Year presented by Microsoft Surface
- AP Defensive Player of the Year presented by TCL
- AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
- AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
- Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year powered by AWS
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide
- NFL Inspire Change Tribute
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023
- FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year
- Salute to Service Award presented by USAA
- Bud Light Celebration of the Year
- Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
- Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award
- NFL Fan of the Year presented by Captain Morgan
- Sounds of the Season presented by Verizon
Who won the main awards last year?
Patrick Mahomes won the NFL MVP award for the second time last year, scooping up the honour before leading the Chiefs to a Super Bowl win three days later.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson claimed the Offensive Player of the Year and 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa got the Defensive Player of the Year award. Giants chief Brian Daboll was named Coach of the Year.
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