Mahomes Captures 2nd MVP
02/10/2023
By: Jeff Yoder
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Wins 2nd MVP Award; Jets Sweep Rookie Awards & Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Wins Man of the Year
The NFL celebrated the conclusion of the 2022-23 season last night with the 12th annual NFL Honors show in Phoenix. Kelly Clarkson hosted the show, becoming the first woman to lead the event in its 12-year history, as the Associate Press awards were revealed along with the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. To no one’s surprise, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes took home his second MVP award after breaking the league’s all-time yardage record in Week 18. Here’s a look at Mahomes’ season and the complete list of winners before Super Bowl Sunday.
MVP: QB Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
The Chiefs superstar QB led Kansas City to a 14-3 regular season mark and broke the league’s all-time record for yards in a season with 5,614 — 5,250 passing, and 358 rushing. He’s just the 10th player in NFL history to win multiple MVP awards.
MVP Voting: 1. Patrick Mahomes (490 pts), 2. Jalen Hurts (193 pts), Josh Allen (151 pts), 4. Joe Burrow (128 pts), 5. Justin Jefferson (55 pts)
Offensive Player of the Year: WR Justin Jefferson (Vikings)
Defensive Player of the Year: DE Nick Bosa (49ers)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: WR Garrett Wilson (Jets)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: CB Sauce Gardner (Jets)
Comeback Player of the Year: QB Geno Smith (Seahawks)
Coach of the Year: Brian Daboll (Giants)
Moment of the Year: WR Justin Jefferson’s Catch (Vikings)
Off-the-Field Awards
Walter Payton Man of the Year: QB Dak Prescott (Cowboys)
Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award: DE Calais Campbell (Ravens)
2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
Ronde Barber, Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Zach Thomas & DeMarcus Ware
Additional Storylines
Yahoo! Sports: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Adds to Legacy With 2nd MVP Award
Sporting News: Cowboys Fan Kelly Clarkson’s Monologue at NFL Honors Polarizes NFL Twitter
USA Today: Bills Damar Hamlin Makes Surprise Appearance at NFL Honors Show
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