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 [February 09, 2024]
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson can add "two-time
NFL Most Valuable Player" to his long list of accomplishments.
Jackson, 27, took home his second MVP award on Thursday night during
the NFL Honors awards ceremony in Las Vegas. He was the overwhelming
winner, receiving 49 of 50 first-place votes, with the Buffalo
Bills' Josh Allen getting the only dissenting vote.
"My offense, my offensive line, I can't thank them enough for what
they've done," Jackson said. "I'm not out there blocking, catching
the ball, doing everything. It's my team. It's a team thing for
these awards."
Jackson led the Ravens to a 13-3 record during his 16 regular-season
starts. He passed for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns, and he rushed
for 821 yards and five scores.
He became the ninth player in the Super Bowl era to capture multiple
MVPS, joining Peyton Manning (five), Aaron Rodgers (four), Tom Brady
(three), Brett Favre (three), Patrick Mahomes (two), Joe Montana
(two), Steve Young (two) and Kurt Warner (two).
Here is a look at the rest of Thursday's award winners:
--Coach of the year: Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns
Stefanski guided the Browns to an 11-6 record despite injuries to
key playmakers such as quarterback Deshaun Watson and running back
Nick Chubb. It was the second coach of the year award for Stefanski,
who won a tight vote over Houston Texans' DeMeco Ryans.
--Offensive player of the year: Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco
49ers
McCaffrey led the NFL in rushing yards (1,459) and yards from
scrimmage (2,023) and tied for first in touchdowns (21) during his
first full season in San Francisco. He was the overwhelming winner,
drawing 39 votes for first place compared with seven votes for the
runner-up, Miami Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill.
--Defensive player of the year: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
Garrett, 28, racked up 14 sacks, four forced fumbles and one fumble
recovery as the leader of the Browns' defense. He also tallied 17
tackles for loss. Garrett narrowly edged T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh
Steelers to claim his first defensive player of the year award.
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--Offensive rookie of the year: C.J. Stroud,
Houston Texans
Stroud earned the honor over Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr
Gibbs, Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua and Atlanta Falcons
running back Bijan Robinson. The Texans quarterback passed for 4,108
yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
--Defensive rookie of the year: Will Anderson, Houston Texans
Anderson edged Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter to
take home the award. The Texans were the second team in as many
years to have the league's offensive and defensive rookies of the
year. Last year, the New York Jets had wide receiver Garrett Wilson
win on offense and cornerback Sauce Gardner win on defense.
--Comeback player of the year: Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns
Flacco, who turned 39 in January, was sitting at home when the
Browns had an emergency need at quarterback. The savvy veteran
returned to the league to guide the Browns to four wins in his five
starts. He finished with 1,616 passing yards and 13 touchdowns to
lead Cleveland to the playoffs.
--Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh
Steelers
Heyward was recognized for his charitable efforts and community
service across 13 NFL seasons. His foundation, The Heyward House,
promotes child literacy and helps children who are living with
cancer or living in hunger. The foundation also supports teachers
and students.
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