Ingram: Lamar Jackson’s growth at quarterback justifies third NFL MVP title
Mark Ingram has been following the NFL MVP race closely, and explains why Lamar Jackson’s historic season puts him first in line for the title.
Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl 59 curtain call, the NFL is putting a bow on the 2024 season by handing out its most prestigious individual awards.
Thursday’s NFL Honors in New Orleans will recognize the top performers from the past campaign, from Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year to Most Valuable Player. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will also unveil its 2025 class, with plenty of intrigue surrounding whether Eli Manning and other notable names will make the cut.
USA TODAY Sports will have live updates throughout the event on all the top awards and developments, so check back throughout the night for all the latest:
NFL Honors will be held at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 6.
NFL Honors will be broadcast live on FOX and NFL Network, and it also will be available to stream on NFL+ and Fubo.
Snoop Dogg will host the awards ceremony.
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
- Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
- Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
- Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
- Zack Baun, LB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns
- Trey Hendrickson, DE, Cincinnati Bengals
- Patrick Surtain II, CB, Denver Broncos
- T.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
- Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
- Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
- Bo Nix, QB, Denver Broncos
- Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cooper DeJean, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Braden Fiske, DE, Los Angeles Rams
- Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Chop Robinson, LB, Miami Dolphins
- Jared Verse, LB, Los Angeles Rams
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Sam Darnold, QB, Minnesota Vikings
- J.K. Dobbins, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
- Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots
- Damar Hamlin, S, Buffalo Bills
- Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
- Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
- Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
- Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs
- 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
- AP Most Valuable Player
- AP Coach of the Year
- AP Comeback Player of the Year
- AP Offensive Player of the Year
- AP Defensive Player of the Year
- AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
- AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 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
- AP Assistant Coach of the Year
- NFL Fan of the Year
- NFL FLAG Players of the Year award