Josh Allen wanted to leave New Orleans with different hardware. Still, he's happy to be recognized for his accomplishments. Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday, beating out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in one of the closest MVP races in years.

Josh Allen is racking up accolades — and all with fiancée Hailee Steinfeld by his side! The Buffalo Bills quarterback, 28, was named the NFL's 2025 Most Valuable Player at the NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 6, the league's top award. After his name was called, Allen turned to Steinfeld, also 28, for a kiss before walking up to accept the trophy.