Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award explained

AP NFL MVP Award
Givenfor:Most valuable player in the National Football League
Presenter:Associated Press
First:1957
Mostwins:Peyton Manning (5)
Mostrecent:Lamar Jackson (2)

The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award is presented annually by the Associated Press (AP) to a player in the National Football League (NFL) deemed to have been the "most valuable" in that year's regular season. While there have been many selectors of NFL MVPs in the past, today the MVP award presented by the AP is considered the de facto official NFL MVP award and the most prestigious.[1] [2] Since 2011, the NFL has held the annual NFL Honors ceremony to recognize the winner of each year's AP MVP award, along with other AP awards, such as the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year.[3] The most recent AP NFL MVP is quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens.[4]

The AP has presented an award recognizing the NFL's top player since 1957. The award is voted upon by a panel of 50 sportswriters at the end of the regular season, before the playoffs, though the results are not announced to the public until the day before the Super Bowl. The sportswriters chosen regularly follow the NFL, and remain mostly consistent from year to year. They are chosen based on expertise and are independent of the league itself. Voters for the award have included Troy Aikman of Fox Sports; Cris Collinsworth and Tony Dungy of NBC Sports; and Herm Edwards of ESPN. Only two players in the history of the award have won it unanimously: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in 2010 and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in 2019.[5]

Due to voters' tendency to favor offensive positions (mostly the quarterback and sometimes the running back),[6] [7] [8] [9] the award has been overwhelmingly dominated by offensive players; of the 57 undisputed winners, 54 played an offensive position: 38 quarterbacks and 16 running backs. Two defensive players have won the award: Alan Page in 1971 as a defensive tackle, and Lawrence Taylor as a linebacker in 1986. The sole special teams player to be named AP NFL MVP was Mark Moseley, who won as a placekicker in 1982.

Thirteen awardees also won the Super Bowl (or NFL Championship Game prior to 1966) in the same season. However, this did not occur from 2000 to 2022. During that span, nine AP NFL MVPs have led their team to the Super Bowl and were defeated each time.[10] This has led to tongue-in-cheek claims in recent years that there is a "curse" preventing the awardee's team from winning the Super Bowl.[11] [12]

Six NFL franchises have not produced an MVP, the New York Jets (not counting Joe Namath's two AFL MVPs), Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago/St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Green Bay Packers have the most overall winners with ten; if including disputed awards (see below), the Colts would be tied with ten. The Green Bay Packers also have the most unique winners with five players winning the award.

Discrepancies

The AP has presented an award recognizing the NFL's top player since the 1957 season,[13] [14] although the pre-1961 awardees are recognized in the Official NFL Record and Fact Book as winning the AP's "NFL Most Outstanding Player Award",[15] [16] and the 1962 winner was recognized as the AP's "Player of the Year".[17] The AP considers 1961 to be the first year in which it presented a "Most Valuable Player" award.[18] [19] [20] Thus there are numerous inconsistencies among sources regarding each of the first four awards, and whether or not the winners are included in the overall list of AP MVP winners at all. The discrepancies include 1958's winner being either Jim Brown or Gino Marchetti; the 1959 winner as Johnny Unitas or Charlie Conerly; and whether or not Norm Van Brocklin shared the award in 1960 with Joe Schmidt.[18]

MVP Super Bowl curse

In recent years, if a player that won the MVP makes it to the Super Bowl, the MVP often loses the Super Bowl in the year they won the MVP. That includes, Kurt Warner in 2001, Rich Gannon in 2002, Shaun Alexander in 2005, Tom Brady in 2007, Peyton Manning in 2009 and 2013, Cam Newton in 2015, Matt Ryan in 2016, and Tom Brady in 2017.[21]

Eleven players have won the Super Bowl and MVP in the same season: Bart Starr in 1966, Terry Bradshaw in 1978, Mark Moseley in 1982, Lawrence Taylor in 1986, Joe Montana in 1989, Emmitt Smith in 1993, Steve Young in 1994, Brett Favre in 1996, Terrell Davis in 1998, Kurt Warner in 1999, and Patrick Mahomes in 2022. In these eleven cases, all but four regular season MVP winners were also the Super Bowl MVP for their respective games - with Moseley, Taylor, Favre, and Davis not completing the duplicate MVP year. 23 years later, Patrick Mahomes broke the MVP Super Bowl curse at Super Bowl LVII.

Winners

Legend
Winner received all available votes
Winner received at least 90% of available votes
AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award winners
SeasonPlayerPositionTeamVotes[22] Ref
1957Cleveland Browns14 of 36 (39%)[23] [24]
195822 of 41 (54%)[25] [26]
1959Baltimore Colts20 of 37 (54%)[27]
1960Philadelphia EaglesNot released
1961Green Bay PackersNot released[28]
196219 of 40 (48%)[29]
1963New York Giants33 of 40 (83%)[30]
1964Baltimore Colts32 of 40 (80%)[31]
1965Cleveland Browns34 of 42 (81%)[32]
1966Green Bay Packers19 of 40 (48%)[33]
1967Baltimore Colts40 of 47 (81%)[34]
196833 of 46 (81%)[35]
1969Los Angeles Rams of 48 (44%)[36]
1970San Francisco 49ers33 of 78 (42%)[37]
1971Defensive tackleMinnesota Vikings16 of 60 (21%)[38]
1972Running backWashington Redskins45 of 75 (40%)[39]
1973Buffalo Bills74 of 78 (95%)[40]
1974QuarterbackOakland Raiders36 of 78 (46%)[41]
1975Minnesota VikingsNot released[42]
1976Baltimore Colts41 of 84 (49%)[43]
1977Running backChicago Bears57 of 84 (68%)[44]
1978QuarterbackPittsburgh Steelers36 of 84 (43%)[45]
1979Running backHouston Oilers34 of 84 (41%)[46]
1980QuarterbackCleveland Browns47 of 84 (56%)[47]
1981Cincinnati Bengals46 of 84 (55%)[48]
1982PlacekickerWashington Redskins35 of 84 (42%)[49]
1983Quarterback58 of 84 (69%)[50]
1984Miami Dolphins52 of 84 (62%)[51]
1985Running backLos Angeles Raiders33 of 84 (39%)[52]
1986LinebackerNew York Giants41 of 84 (49%)[53]
1987QuarterbackDenver Broncos36 of 84 (43%)[54]
1988Cincinnati Bengals31 of 78 (40%)[55]
1989San Francisco 49ers62 of 70 (89%)[56]
199026 of 80 (33%)[57]
1991Running backBuffalo Bills39 of 82 (48%)[58]
1992QuarterbackSan Francisco 49ers56 of 80 (70%)[59]
1993Running backDallas Cowboys26 of 81 (32%)[60]
1994QuarterbackSan Francisco 49ers74 of 98 (75%)[61]
1995Green Bay Packers69 of 88 (78%)[62]
199652 of 93 (56%)[63]
1997
Quarterback
Running back		Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions		18 of 48 (38%)[64]
1998Running backDenver Broncos25 of 47 (53%)[65]
1999QuarterbackSt. Louis Rams33 of 50 (66%)[66]
2000Running back24 of 50 (48%)[67]
2001Quarterback of 50 (43%)[68]
2002Oakland Raiders19 of 48 (40%)[69]
2003
Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans		16 of 50 (32%)[70]
2004Indianapolis Colts47 of 48 (98%)[71]
2005Running backSeattle Seahawks19 of 50 (38%)[72]
2006San Diego Chargers44 of 50 (88%)[73]
2007QuarterbackNew England Patriots49 of 50 (98%)[74]
2008Indianapolis Colts32 of 50 (64%)[75]
2009 of 50 (79%)[76]
2010New England Patriots50 of 50 (100%)[77]
2011Green Bay Packers48 of 50 (96%)[78]
2012Running backMinnesota Vikings of 50 (61%)[79]
2013QuarterbackDenver Broncos49 of 50 (98%)[80]
2014Green Bay Packers31 of 50 (62%)[81]
2015Carolina Panthers48 of 50 (96%)[82]
2016Atlanta Falcons25 of 50 (50%)[83]
2017New England Patriots40 of 50 (80%)[84]
2018Kansas City Chiefs41 of 50 (82%)[85]
2019Baltimore Ravens50 of 50 (100%)[86]
2020Green Bay Packers44 of 50 (88%)[87]
202139 of 50 (78%)[88]
2022Kansas City Chiefs48 of 50 (96%)[89]
2023Baltimore Ravens49 of 50 (98%)[90]

Multiple-time winners

AwardsPlayerTeam(s)YearsYear inducted into
Pro Football Hall of Fame
5Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts,,, 2021
Denver Broncos2013
4Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers,,, Active
3Jim BrownCleveland Browns,, 1971
Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts,, 1979
Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers,, 2016
Tom BradyNew England Patriots,, Eligible in 2028
2Joe MontanaSan Francisco 49ers, 2000
Steve Young, 2005
Kurt WarnerSt. Louis Rams, 2017
Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs, Active
Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens, Active

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  43. News: Colts' Jones most valuable. February 1, 2017. Reno Gazette-Journal. Associated Press. December 30, 1976. 14. Newspapers.com. November 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107022116/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8682560/colts_jones_most_valuable/. live.
  44. News: AP names Walter Payton as most valuable in NFL. February 1, 2017. Iowa City Press-Citizen. Associated Press. January 6, 1978. 10. Newspapers.com. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102719/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8683400/ap_names_walter_payton_as_most_valuable/. live.
  45. News: Terry Bradshaw Named AP Most Valuable Player. February 10, 2022. The Circleville Herald. Associated Press. January 9, 1979. 13. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211001057/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94688700/1978-mvp-9-jan-1979/. live.
  46. News: Lutz. Michael. Campbell selected as 'Most Valuable'. February 1, 2017. The Free Lance-Star. Associated Press. December 19, 1979. 10. February 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208002603/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19791219&id=g_9NAAAAIBAJ&pg=3296,2932582&hl=en. live.
  47. News: Melvin. Chuck. Sipe caught off guard by MVP award. February 1, 2017. Reno Gazette-Journal. Associated Press. January 7, 1981. 27. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180211071733/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8684785/sipe_caught_off_guard_by_mvp_award/. live.
  48. News: Ken Anderson named Most Valuable Player. February 1, 2017. Courier-Post. Associated Press. January 5, 1982. 17. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180211071644/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8685195/ken_anderson_named_most_valuable_player/. live.
  49. News: AP names Moseley MVP. February 1, 2017. Poughkeepsie Journal. Associated Press. January 4, 1983. 11. Newspapers.com. February 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200206024810/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8685431/ap_names_moseley_mvp/. live.
  50. News: Redskins Sweep Awards: Theismann, Gibbs Named. February 1, 2017. The Burlington Free Press. Associated Press. December 21, 1983. 25. Newspapers.com. February 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200206024817/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8685485/redskins_sweep_awards_theismann_gibbs/. live.
  51. News: Marino Honored As Most Valuable. February 1, 2017. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Associated Press. December 22, 1984. 15. Newspapers.com. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102753/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8685558/marino_honored_as_most_valuable/. live.
  52. News: Raiders' Allen MVP in NFL. The Zanesville Times-Reporter. Associated Press. December 30, 1985. 3-B. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2022. February 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208002608/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94467996/1985-mvp-30-dec-1985/. live.
  53. News: Taylor wins awards. January 10, 2017. Star-News. December 31, 1986. 2B. February 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208002559/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=19861231&id=U3xQAAAAIBAJ&pg=5078,5544109. live.
  54. News: John Elway is NFL's most valuable player. February 1, 2017. Great Falls Tribune. Associated Press. January 1, 1988. 13. Newspapers.com. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102744/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8689642/john_elway_is_nfls_most_valuable_player/. live.
  55. News: Esiason voted Most Valuable Player. February 1, 2017. The Santa Fe New Mexican. Associated Press. December 30, 1988. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180211071731/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8689696/esiason_voted_most_valuable_player/. live.
  56. News: AP Names Montana MVP. February 1, 2017. Albuquerque Journal. Associated Press. January 3, 1990. 17. Newspapers.com. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102610/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690187/ap_names_montana_mvp/. live.
  57. News: AP writers select 49ers' Joe Montana as the 1990 MVP. February 1, 2017. Journal Gazette. Associated Press. January 8, 1991. 12. Newspapers.com. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102755/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690095/ap_writers_select_49ers_joe_montana_as/. live.
  58. News: Bills' Thomas runs away with NFL's MVP honors. February 1, 2017. The Baltimore Sun. December 31, 1991. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912191305/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-12-31/sports/1991365078_1_sanders-seth-joyner-thomas. live.
  59. News: Steve Young Is Runaway Winner as NFL's MVP. February 1, 2017. Los Angeles Times. January 7, 1993.
  60. News: Babineau. Jeff. Emmitt Is Most Valuable. February 1, 2017. Orlando Sentinel. January 11, 1994. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102723/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1994-01-11/sports/9401110532_1_emmitt-smith-thurman-thomas-cowboys. live.
  61. News: Wilner. Barry. 49er QB Young is NFL MVP. February 11, 2022. Da Kalb Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. January 4, 1995. 11. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211201154/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94737816/1994-mvp-4-jan-1995/. live.
  62. News: Football; Favre Is M.V.P in Landslide. February 1, 2017. The New York Times. Associated Press. January 2, 1996. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912144545/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/02/sports/football-favre-is-mvp-in-landslide.html. live.
  63. News: Kessenich. Tom. Favre is super again. February 1, 2017. The Oshkosh Northwestern. December 31, 1996. 25. Newspapers.com. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102615/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8691450/favre_is_super_again/. live.
  64. News: N.F.L.: In the News; Favre and Sanders Share M.V.P.. February 1, 2017. The New York Times. Associated Press. December 28, 1997. July 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230715004600/https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/28/sports/nfl-in-the-news-favre-and-sanders-share-mvp.html. live.
  65. News: Davis wins MVP award in runaway . 1C . Florida Today . 10 January 1999 . Newspapers.com . February 11, 2022 . February 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220211201217/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94738882/mvp-1998-10-jan-1999/ . live .
  66. News: Warner an Easy MVP Winner. February 1, 2017. Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. January 6, 2000. September 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150921081341/http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jan/06/sports/sp-51265. live.
  67. News: Mullin. John. Rams' Faulk Runs Off With MVP. February 11, 2022. Chicago Tribune. December 28, 2000. IV-12. Newspapers.com. February 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211201154/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94742520/2000-mvp-28-dec-2000/. live.
  68. News: Thomas. Jim. Warner quietly wins MVP. February 2, 2017. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. January 10, 2002. 27. Newspapers.com. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102651/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8704562/warner_quietly_wins_mvp/. live.
  69. News: N.F.L. Roundup; Gannon Tops Favre For M.V.P.. February 2, 2017. The New York Times. Associated Press. January 2, 2003. December 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171229025333/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/02/sports/nfl-roundup-gannon-tops-favre-for-mvp.html. live.
  70. News: Wilner. Barry. Manning, McNair split MVP honors. February 2, 2017. USA Today. Associated Press. January 2, 2004. February 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170209034343/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2004-01-02-mvp_x.htm. live.
  71. News: N.F.L. Roundup; It's Almost Unanimous: Manning Is the M.V.P.. February 2, 2017. The New York Times. January 11, 2005. April 25, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170425114816/https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05E5DF1638F932A25752C0A9639C8B63. live.
  72. News: Seahawks' Alexander easily wins MVP honor. February 11, 2022. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. January 5, 2006. B8. Newspapers.com. Associated Press. February 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211224144/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94745577/2005-mvp-5-jan-2006/. live.
  73. News: Tomlinson is voted most valuable player. February 2, 2017. Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. January 5, 2007.
  74. News: For Pats' Brady, a bunch of MVP votes. February 2, 2017. Toledo Blade. Associated Press. January 6, 2008. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102509/http://www.toledoblade.com/Pro/2008/01/06/For-Pats-Brady-a-bunch-of-MVP-votes.html. live.
  75. News: Fialkov. Harvey. Manning routs Pennington in NFL MVP voting. February 2, 2017. Sun-Sentinel. January 3, 2009. February 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180210235121/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-01-03/sports/0901030109_1_nfl-mvp-colts-chad-pennington. dead.
  76. News: Battista. Judy. Peyton Manning Is Named League M.V.P. for Record Fourth Time. February 1, 2017. The New York Times. January 9, 2010. February 11, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180211072030/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/sports/football/10mvp.html. live.
  77. News: It's Unanimous: Brady Is N.F.L.'s Most Valuable. February 6, 2011. The New York Times. February 2, 2017. Associated Press. September 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910041225/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/sports/football/07mvp.html. live.
  78. News: Zanine. Dale. Aaron Rodgers wins NFL MVP award. February 2, 2017. USA Today. February 4, 2012. December 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151230155539/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2012-02-04/aaron-rodgers-wins-nfl-nvp-award/52964852/1. live.
  79. News: Klemko. Robert. Adrian Peterson overcomes knee injury to win NFL MVP. June 22, 2016. USA Today. February 2, 2013. November 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161105225233/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2013/02/02/adrian-peterson-peyton-manning-nfl-most-valuable-player-offensive-player-of-year/1886749/. live.
  80. News: Peyton Manning wins fifth NFL MVP award. June 22, 2016. Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2014. August 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160813163829/http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-report-20140202-story.html. live.
  81. News: Aaron Rodgers wins second MVP at NFL's annual awards program. June 22, 2016. Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. January 31, 2015. August 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160813174133/http://www.latimes.com/sports/chi-aaron-rodgers-wins-second-mvp-at-nfls-annual-awards-program-20150131-story.html. live.
  82. News: Maske. Mark. Cam Newton named NFL's MVP on eve of Super Bowl appearance. June 22, 2016. The Washington Post. February 6, 2016. August 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817012630/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/02/06/cam-newton-named-nfls-mvp-on-eve-of-super-bowl-appearance/. live.
  83. News: Falcons' Matt Ryan Is Named M.V.P. of N.F.L.. February 5, 2017. The New York Times. Associated Press. February 4, 2017. February 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170205061304/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/04/sports/matt-ryan-mvp.html. live.
  84. Web site: Brady, at 40, oldest ever to win league MVP. 2018-02-04. ESPN.com. en. 2019-01-19. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121450/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22311268. live.
  85. Web site: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes named 2018 NFL MVP . NFL.com . June 4, 2024 . April 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240410144431/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-named-2018-nfl-mvp-0ap3000001015458 . live .
  86. Web site: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson named 2019 NFL MVP. NFL.com. June 4, 2024. May 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240502055948/https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-named-2019-nfl-mvp-0ap3000001100156. live.
  87. Web site: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers named 2020 AP NFL Most Valuable Player . NFL.com . Nick . Shook . February 6, 2021 . February 6, 2021 . February 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210207034518/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-2020-ap-nfl-most-valuable-player . live .
  88. Web site: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers named 2021 AP NFL MVP . NFL.com . Nick . Shook . February 10, 2022 . February 10, 2022 . April 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220425153314/https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-named-2021-ap-nfl-mvp . live .
  89. Web site: Dragon. Tyler. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes named NFL MVP for second time. USA Today. February 9, 2023. February 9, 2023. February 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210034749/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/02/09/nfl-honors-patrick-mahomes-mvp/11180513002/. live.
  90. Web site: Hensley. Jeff. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wins 2nd career NFL MVP award. ESPN. February 8, 2024. February 9, 2024. February 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240209043058/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39488311/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-wins-2nd-career-nfl-mvp-award. live.

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