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MVP

1. Jordan Love (Packers)

2. Joe Burrow (Bengals)

3. Lamar Jackson (Ravens)

4. Jayden Daniels (Commanders)

5. Bijan Robinson (Falcons)

I don’t think people quite realize how good Jordan Love has been since taking over as Green Bay’s starter. Here he is next to the face of the league during that time frame.

The last dozen winners of this award were all quarterbacks on teams that finished with at least 11 victories. Jordan will meet that criteria, while Burrow won’t. Jackson delivers another monster statistical campaign, and again falls victim to voter fatigue.

Only one signal-caller in the history of the sport has appeared on an MVP ballot in each of their first two seasons. Dan Marino. Jayden Daniels is ready to join him, while Atlanta’s electric superstar rounds out the list. Speaking of Bijan…

Offensive Player of the Year

1. Bijan Robinson (Falcons)

2. Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals)

3. Jordan Love (Packers)

4. Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)

5. Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)

I’m feeling 2,250 yards from scrimmage from Robinson.

Last year was his breakout, and this autumn will be the full-fledged explosion. No one knows what to do with quarterbacks in this race; for instance, Josh Allen finished sixth in 2024. Love slides in between two obvious contenders here.

By this point, you’re all aware of my affinity for Mr. Jeanty. His crew up front is average on a good day, and I don’t particularly care. Ashton is a superstar.

Defensive Player of the Year

1. Fred Warner (49ers)

2. Myles Garrett (Browns)

3. Nolan Smith (Eagles)

4. Derek Stingley Jr. (Texans)

5. Nick Bosa (49ers)

Fred Warner is the best player in the NFL. Period. I really hope Myles keeps churning out productive campaigns, so we can watch him try and track down the all-time sack record.

I truly don’t understand the lack of hype surrounding Nolan Smith. Explain it to me like I’m five. If we include the postseason, the 24-year-old logged 10.5 sacks while playing just over half of Philadelphia’s total defensive snaps. I wouldn’t be surprised if both he and Stingley secure this trophy at some point. A healthy Bosa will always be a threat. This Niners defense might shove Robert Saleh right back into head coaching conversations.

Offensive Rookie of the Year

1. Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)

2. Matthew Golden (Packers)

3. Tyler Warren (Colts)

4. Cam Ward (Titans)

5. Josh Simmons (Chiefs)

I’ve talked plenty enough about Jeanty over the past six months. Same with Matthew Golden, quite honestly; more than anything, I’m pulling for those dudes as human beings.

There’s no world in which Tyler Warren is a bust. Cam Ward will undoubtedly take some ugly sacks and toss a few hero-ball interceptions, but I see an encouraging rookie year ahead. Simmons looked way too spry and sharp throughout the preseason for me to leave him out.

Kansas City’s endless search for a long-term left tackle is over.

Defensive Rookie of the Year

1. Jalon Walker (Falcons)

2. Jahdae Barron (Broncos)

3. Donovan Ezeiruaku (Cowboys)

4. Abdul Carter (Giants)

5. Jacob Parrish (Buccaneers)

The fact that Walker fell to No. 15 on draft night means that a bunch of franchises overthought it. His tape doesn’t lie. I have similar thoughts about Jahdae Barron, who I believe was worthy of a top-10 selection. He’ll own Denver’s starting nickel job in a blink.

Ezeiruaku led the Power Four in sacks a year ago, and there are plenty of edge snaps up for grabs in Dallas now. He does enough to sneak in front of the third overall pick.

I’m fully convinced that Jason Licht is a fan of Glass Slipper; he landed my king Benjamin Morrison, then went and nabbed Parrish in the next round. You can almost see this kid’s life story in the way that he plays football. There isn’t an opponent that remotely intimidates him, and he’ll go to war over a single yard. I love it all.

Super Bowl

The pick: Ravens OVER Packers, 24-20.

Super Bowl MVP: Derrick Henry

I picked Ohio State’s Week 1 opponent to win the college football national title, and I’m taking the Bengals’ division rival here. If nothing else, you know that my predictions are objective.

The disdain I have for his little brother is well-documented, but I’ve always thought that John Harbaugh was a brilliant coach; it doesn’t feel right that he’s only claimed one ring in 17 years. He’ll add another in February. Lamar solidifies his legacy as one of the 15 best quarterbacks ever, and Baltimore reaches the throne.

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