NFL Midseason Awards: Joe Burrow Or Josh Allen For MVP? Kenneth Walker Or JSN For OPOY?

At the midpoint of the NFL season, FOX Sports evaluated top midseason award contenders, highlighting Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow over Josh Allen for MVP. Burrow leads the league in completion percentage (74%), passer rating (114.8), and passing touchdowns (23) while guiding Cincinnati to a 6-2 start. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs were featured as leading candidates for Offensive Player of the Year.

The writer also ranked Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. as the top contender for Defensive Player of the Year, leading the league with 9.5 sacks. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was favored for Coach of the Year following a 7-1 start despite injuries, while rookie honors spotlighted Denzel Boston and pass rusher David Bailey.