The MVP race was always between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. Saquon Barkley and Joe Burrow received votes but Jackson and Allen couldn’t be caught. How Close Was The MVP Race? Josh Allen’s MVP win certainly gives him some confidence going into next season.

The MVP debate between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson was already contentious, and that boiled over when people learned the results.

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky picked Josh Allen for MVP but voted Lamar Jackson as a first-team All-Pro. Here's what went into his decision.