The NFL playoffs have put things in perspective for a few quarterbacks. Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals came agonizingly close to making the playoffs but only have themselves to blame after missing out in Week 18 following the Denver Broncos' shutout 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is officially one of the five finalists for the NFL’s MVP award given on Feb. 8. Burrow is a finalist along with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Josh Allen and Jared Goff

Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 6, listed in alphabetical order: Brian Thomas Jr.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got the better of Baltimore Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson last Sunday when their respective teams battled in the AFC divisional round in Orchard Park, N.Y.

NFL MVP race is heating up, with three new contenders emerging to challenge Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen.

Three players with Alabama football roots are among the finalists for The Associated Press’ NFL awards for the 2024 season: •Former Alabama running back Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens is a finalist for the Offensive Player of the Year Award.

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Josh Allen and Jared Goff join them as MVP finalists.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is among the finalists for Offensive Rookie of the Year alongside Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, while Joe Burrow and Sam Darnold are both u

The NFL have confirmed the finalists for eight of The Associated Press’ 2024 NFL Awards, including the shortlist for the league’s MVP award.

Nix unexpectedly led the Broncos to the playoffs and accounted for 33 TDs in his rookie season. But he knows he has plenty to work on in 2025.

The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on and talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the news from around the league. The race to New Orleans on February 9 has reached the win-or-go-home