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Each year, the NFL reveals its award recipients during the\u00a0NFL Honors ceremony. In addition to the individual player awards, the 2026 class of the NFL Hall of Fame will also be unveiled.<\/p>\n
Though the MVP race isn’t as contentious as last year’s Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen showdown, it remains a challenging choice. The expectation is that this will come down to Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye, who are at drastically different points in their careers.<\/p>\n
Among the eight primary awards, no definitive frontrunner emerges. The finalists for these honors were announced on January 22, and their names are listed below. The New England Patriots<\/a> have the most potential winners, with six, followed by the Seattle Seahawks<\/a> and San Francisco 49ers<\/a> with four.<\/p>\n The Sporting News has live updates from the NFL Honors 2026, including all the winners of the night.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Watch the 2026 NFL Honors on NBC with Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n NFL Honors 2026 award winnersMost Valuable Player:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Matthew Stafford, QB, RamsDrake Maye, QB, PatriotsJosh Allen, QB, BillsTrevor Lawrence, QB, JaguarsChristian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers<\/p>\n MORE SN NFL AWARDS:\u00a0Full list of 2025 winners<\/a>\u00a0| SN’s NFL awards Archive<\/a><\/p>\n Offensive Player of the Year:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Drake Maye, QB, PatriotsChristian McCaffrey, RB, 49ersBijan Robinson, RB, FalconsPuka Nacua, WR, RamsJaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Why Jaxon Smith-Njigba won 2025 Sporting News OPOY over Drake Maye<\/a><\/p>\n Defensive Player of the Year:\u00a0Myles Garrett, DE, BrownsPlayer1st place2nd place3rd placePointsMyles Garrett50—-500Will Anderson Jr0—-117Nik Bonitto0—-63Aidan Hutchinson0—-52Micah Parsons0—-42<\/p>\n the crown jewel on a historic season \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n Myles Garrett is your Defensive Player of the Year! pic.twitter.com\/SQaT626SOE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Browns (@Browns) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Will Anderson Jr., DE, Texans\u00a0Nik Bonitto, LB, Broncos\u00a0Myles Garrett, DE, BrownsAidan Hutchinson, DE, LionsMicah Parsons, DE, Packers\u00a0Offensive Rookie of the Year:\u00a0Tetairoa McMillan, WR, PanthersPlayer1st place2nd place3rd placePointsTetairoa McMillan41—-445Tyler Shough5—-168TreVeyon Henderson1—-111Jaxson Dart1—-88Emeka Egbula0—-66<\/p>\n Worked 4 this<\/p>\n Learn more:https:\/\/t.co\/PKromJ2r3e<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/c76K1WIb2f<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Jaxson Dart, QB, GiantsEmeka Egbuka, WR, BuccaneersTreVeyon Henderson, RB, PatriotsTetairoa McMillan, WR, PanthersTyler Shough, QB, SaintsDefensive Rookie of the Year:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Abdul Carter, LB, GiantsNick Emmanwori, DB, SeahawksJames Pearce Jr., DE,\u00a0 FalconsCarson Schwesinger, LB, BrownsXavier Watts, S, FalconsComeback Player of the Year:\u00a0Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Player1st place2nd place3rd placePointsChristian McCaffrey31—-395Aidan Hutchinson9—-221Dak Prescott6—-167Trevor Lawrence2—-130Stefon Diggs0—-40<\/p>\n Through it all, he paved his way. pic.twitter.com\/zxuMomIO6X<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Stefon Diggs, WR, PatriotsAidan Hutchinson, DE,\u00a0LionsTrevor Lawrence, QB, JaguarsChristian McCaffrey, RB, 49ersDak Prescott, QB, Cowboys<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Complete Sporting News’ NFL All-Pro team for 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Coach of the Year:\u00a0Mike Vrabel, Patriots<\/p>\n COACH. OF. THE. YEAR. MIKE. VRABEL. pic.twitter.com\/02yuDnTVTf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Liam Coen, JaguarsBen Johnson, BearsMike Macdonald, SeahawksKyle Shanahan, 49ersMike Vrabel, PatriotsAssistant Coach of the Year:<\/p>\n Winner:<\/p>\n Josh McDaniels, Patriots (OC)<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Vic Fangio, Eagles (DC)Brian Flores, Vikings (DC)Vance Joseph, Broncos (DC)Klint Kubiak, Seahawks (OC)Josh McDaniels, Patriots (OC)<\/p>\n MORE: Why Mike Vrabel won Sporting News’ 2025 COTY over Kyle Shanahan<\/a><\/p>\n Walter Payton Man of the Year:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Kelvin Beachum,\u00a0Arizona CardinalsA.J. Terrell Jr.,\u00a0Atlanta FalconsDerrick Henry,\u00a0Baltimore RavensDion Dawkins,\u00a0Buffalo BillsAustin Corbett,\u00a0Carolina PanthersDJ Moore,\u00a0Chicago BearsTed Karras,\u00a0Cincinnati BengalsGrant Delpit,\u00a0Cleveland BrownsSolomon Thomas,\u00a0Dallas CowboysGarett Bolles,\u00a0Denver BroncosDJ Reader,\u00a0Detroit LionsJordan Love,\u00a0Green Bay PackersAzeez Al-Shaair,\u00a0Houston TexansKenny Moore II,\u00a0Indianapolis ColtsLogan Cooke,\u00a0Jacksonville JaguarsTravis Kelce,\u00a0Kansas City ChiefsMaxx Crosby,\u00a0Las Vegas RaidersCameron Dicker,\u00a0Los Angeles ChargersKyren Williams,\u00a0Los Angeles RamsBradley Chubb,\u00a0Miami Dolphins\u00a0C.J. Ham, Minnesota VikingsHunter Henry,\u00a0New England PatriotsDemario Davis,\u00a0New Orleans SaintsBobby Okereke,\u00a0New York Giants\u00a0Quincy Williams,\u00a0New York JetsJordan Mailata,\u00a0Philadelphia EaglesAlex Highsmith,\u00a0Pittsburgh SteelersCurtis Robin,\u00a0San Francisco 49ersJulian Love, Seattle SeahawksBaker Mayfield,\u00a0Tampa Bay BuccaneersJeffery Simmons,\u00a0Tennessee TitansBobby Wagner,\u00a0Washington CommandersProtector of the Year: Joe Thuney, G, Bears<\/p>\n For the first time ever: The 2025 Protector of the Year is Chicago Bears<\/a> G Joe Thuney. pic.twitter.com\/LeIUCXJJ4D<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Joe Thuney, G, BearsGarett Bolles, OT, BroncosCreed Humphrey, C, ChiefsQuinn Meinerz, G, BroncosPenei Sewell, OT, LionsFedEx Air & Ground Player of the Year:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Matthew Stafford, QB, RamsDrake Maye, QB, PatriotsJosh Allen, QB, BillsChristian McCaffrey, RB, 49ersBijan Robinson, RB, FalconsPuka Nacua, WR, RamsJaxson Smith-Njigba, WR, SeahawksJonathan Taylor, RB, ColtsTrey McBride, TE, CardinalsSalute to Service Award:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Aaron Jones Sr., RB, VikingsChristian McCaffrey, RB, 49ersJake Ferguson, TE, CowboysArt Rooney Sportsmanship Award:\u00a0Budda Baker,\u00a0Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Budda Baker,\u00a0Arizona CardinalsKaden Elliss,\u00a0Atlanta FalconsKyle Van Noy,\u00a0Baltimore RavensJosh Allen,\u00a0Buffalo BillsDerrick Brown,\u00a0Carolina PanthersDrew Dalman,\u00a0Chicago BearsChase Brown,\u00a0Cincinnati BengalsJoel Bitonio,\u00a0Cleveland BrownsDak Prescott,\u00a0Dallas CowboysTalanoa Hufanga,\u00a0Denver BroncosDerrick Barnes,\u00a0Detroit LionsJordan Love,\u00a0Green Bay PackersNico Collins,\u00a0Houston TexansDeForest Buckner,\u00a0Indianapolis ColtsTravis Etienne,\u00a0Jacksonville JaguarsTrent McDuffie,\u00a0Kansas City ChiefsBrock Bowers,\u00a0Las Vegas RaidersKhalil Mack,\u00a0Los Angeles ChargersMatthew Stafford,\u00a0Los Angeles RamsZach Sieler,\u00a0Miami Dolphins\u00a0Brian O\u2019Neill, Minnesota VikingsMarcus Jones,\u00a0New England PatriotsDemario Davis,\u00a0New Orleans SaintsWan\u2019Dale Robinson,\u00a0New York Giants\u00a0Harrison Phillips,\u00a0New York JetsZack Baun,\u00a0Philadelphia EaglesPat Freiermuth,\u00a0Pittsburgh SteelersKyle Juszczyk,\u00a0San Francisco 49ersCharles Cross, Seattle SeahawksLavonte David,\u00a0Tampa Bay BuccaneersPeter Skoronski,\u00a0Tennessee TitansTress Way,\u00a0Washington CommandersDeacon Jones Sack Leader Award: Myles Garrett, DE, Browns<\/p>\n This award is given to the player who leads the NFL in sacks during the regular season. Garrett had 23 sacks; the next closest was Brian Burns with 16.5.<\/p>\n The Jim Brown Award: James Cook III, RB, Bills<\/p>\n This award is given to the player who leads the NFL in rushing yards during the regular season. Cook had 23 1,621 rushing yards; the next closest was Derrick Henry with 1,595.<\/p>\n Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year:\u00a0Caleb Williams OT dagger to DJ Moore against the Packers<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Caleb Williams OT dagger to DJ Moore against the PackersEagles blocked FG against the RamsJameis Winston trick playNFL Fan of the Year:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Kenny Salinas,\u00a0Arizona CardinalsCharlie McAdoo,\u00a0Atlanta FalconsEric Ceelen,\u00a0Baltimore RavensTherese Forton-Barnes,\u00a0Buffalo BillsLawrence Wilkinson,\u00a0Carolina PanthersJohnathan Otten,\u00a0Chicago BearsSteve Thompson,\u00a0Cincinnati BengalsKyle Kovach,\u00a0Cleveland BrownsTom Gipson,\u00a0Dallas CowboysKevin Nunn & Sue Nunn,\u00a0Denver BroncosKyla Wright & Ninotchka Jackson-Wright,\u00a0Detroit LionsAshley Christensen,\u00a0Green Bay PackersSebastian Cruz,\u00a0Houston TexansAllison Balay,\u00a0Indianapolis ColtsAmanda Harper,\u00a0Jacksonville JaguarsYvette Richards,\u00a0Kansas City ChiefsJeffrey Catterson,\u00a0Las Vegas RaidersLawrence Branton,\u00a0Los Angeles ChargersDa’Mon Jackson,\u00a0Los Angeles RamsThomas Dubinski & Lydia Dubinski,\u00a0Miami Dolphins\u00a0Leanne Adkins, Minnesota VikingsScott Richman,\u00a0New England PatriotsAngela Austin,\u00a0New Orleans SaintsJames Smolenski & Rosie Smolenski,\u00a0New York Giants\u00a0Maria Francisco,\u00a0New York JetsEdward Callahan,\u00a0Philadelphia EaglesHayden Shock,\u00a0Pittsburgh SteelersDonna Bettencourt,\u00a0San Francisco 49ersElise Robinson, Seattle SeahawksJoseph Parrino & JoAnn Parrino,\u00a0Tampa Bay BuccaneersFrancina “Kaye” Jernigan,\u00a0Tennessee TitansStephen Boyd,\u00a0Washington CommandersNFL Latino Youth Honors:<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Atiana Gonz\u00e1lez\u00a0Edward Jordan IV.Jasen LopezOscar RiosAlayna AdamezWill BerryIsabella Jubrey\u00a0Alissa EscutiaNFL FLAG Players of the Year award:<\/p>\n Female winner:<\/p>\n Male winner:<\/p>\n Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026:\u00a0Larry Fitzgerald,\u00a0Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees,\u00a0Adam Vinatieri,\u00a0Rodger Craig<\/p>\n Finalists:<\/p>\n Willie Anderson, OTDrew Brees, QBJahri Evans, OGLarry Fitzgerald, WRFrank Gore, RBTorry Holt, WRLuke Kuechly, LBEli Manning, QBTerrell Suggs, OLB\/DEAdam Vinatieri, KReggie Wayne, WRKevin Williams, DTJason Witten, TEDarren Woodson, SMarshal Yanda, OG\/OTRodger Craig, RBNFL Honors 2026 results, highlights from awards show<\/p>\n 10:12 p.m.: Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Adam Vinatieri, and Rodger Craig get entered into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026<\/p>\n 10:06 p.m.:\u00a0Caleb Williams OT dagger to DJ Moore against the Packers<\/a> wins the\u00a0Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year.<\/p>\n THE #NFL<\/a> PLAY OF THE YEAR.<\/p>\n CALEB WILLIAMS EPIC TOUCHDOWN PASS TO DJ MOORE AGAINST THE #PACKERS<\/a>.<\/p>\n ICEMAN. ICONIC FOREVER. \u2014 MLFootball (@MLFootball) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:54 p.m.: Budda Baker wins the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.<\/p>\n Budda Baker is this year’s Art Rooney Award winner for Sportsmanship.<\/p>\n NFL Honors on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:49 p.m.: Mike Vrabel wins Coach of the Year.<\/p>\n AFC Champion Not a bad first season in New England for Mike Vrabel<\/p>\n NFL Honors on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:35 p.m.: Christian McCaffrey wins Comeback Player of the Year.<\/p>\n Comeback Christian \ud83d\udd25 #NFLHonors<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rz7ct5rLDl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:33 p.m.: Joe Thuney wins the first-ever Protector of the Year Award.<\/p>\n Joe Thuney earns Protector of the Year Award in his 10th NFL season. \u2014 smv (@slimvnsn) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:20 p.m.: Panthers<\/a> rookie\u00a0Tetairoa McMillan wins OROTY.<\/p>\n Tetairoa McMillan’s 1,000-yard season earns him OROY honors.<\/p>\n NFL Honors on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:14 p.m.: Myles Garrett wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year.<\/p>\n Myles Garrett’s record-breaking season made him the unanimous DPOY \u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n NFL Honors on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:10 p.m.: The DJ at the NFL Honors is… Bijan Robinson, of course.<\/p>\n Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo on the NFL Honors red carpet pic.twitter.com\/Pcxxkhc84O<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Essential Network (@EssentialNetOnX) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:06 p.m.: Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo arrive at the NFL Honors red carpet event.<\/p>\n Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo on the NFL Honors red carpet pic.twitter.com\/Pcxxkhc84O<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Essential Network (@EssentialNetOnX) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:59 p.m.: Bijan Robinson is all smiles at the NFL Honors.<\/p>\n .@Bijan5Robinson<\/a> always smiling \ud83d\ude04 @Invisalign<\/a><\/p>\n NFL Honors on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:45 p.m.: Liam Coen is in the building.<\/p>\n Liam Coen with his wife Ashley at the NFL Honors ceremony tonight. pic.twitter.com\/cWajicq48S<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nash Henry (@NashJagsNats22) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:58 p.m.: Puka Nacua at the NFL Honors.<\/p>\n .@AsapPuka<\/a> 15th Annual NFL Honors#nflhonors<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QB0WSq7s9V<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Award Show News (@AwardShowNews) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:49 p.m.: Will Anderson is feeling himself at the NFL Honors.<\/p>\n .@will_anderson28<\/a> fitted up for #NFLHonors<\/a> \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n NFL Honors on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:33 p.m.: Host Jon Hamm has arrived at the NFL Honors.<\/p>\n Tonight’s host Jon Hamm is here!<\/p>\n NFL Honors — 9pm ET on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:16 p.m.: Winner of Dancing With the Stars Robert Irwin is at the NFL Honors.<\/p>\n Welcome to the NFL Honors red carpet, @RobertIrwin<\/a>!<\/p>\n NFL Honors — 9pm ET on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:15 p.m.: Myles Garrett arrives at NFL Honors.<\/p>\n Myles Garrett has arrived at NFL Honors pic.twitter.com\/cIj6UmXocC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:04 p.m.: Ava Rotondi, 2025 Flag Player of the Year and Steelers<\/a> representative, on the NFL Honors red carpet<\/p>\n 2025 Flag Player of the Year, and Steelers representative, Ava Rotondi on the Red Carpet at NFL Honors!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf8 Doug Benc\/AP pic.twitter.com\/bSynfX0NBO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Steelers Youth Football (@SteelersYouthFB) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:00 p.m.: Kay Adams arrives at the red carpet at the NFL Honors.<\/p>\n .@heykayadams<\/a> at NFL Honors \ud83d\udcf8 pic.twitter.com\/F04Ctjmbhu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dhar Mann at the 25th Annual NFL Honors.<\/p>\n .@dharmann<\/a> 15th Annual NFL Honors#nflhonors<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cN9NTGugCY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Award Show News (@AwardShowNews) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n A sneak peek\u00a0at the red carpet moments before some of the players begin to arrive.<\/p>\n Getting set at NFL Honors in San Francisco. Posted up on the red carpet looking to snag as many interviews as humanly possible with current and former NFL stars, celebrities and other luminaries in attendance. pic.twitter.com\/DgITRuQa6U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The seating arrangement for the NFL Honors has been set.<\/p>\n Red carpet starts \ud83d\udd1c<\/p>\n NFL Honors — Thursday 9pm ET on NBC\/NFL Network \u2014 NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2026<\/a>Where to watch 2026 NFL Honors awards showWhat channel is the 2026 NFL Honors awards show on?TV channel:\u00a0NBC | NFL NetworkLive stream:\u00a0Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n The 2026 NFL Honors ceremony will air live on NBC and NFL Network.<\/p>\n Viewers can stream the event live on Peacock<\/a>.<\/p>\n NFL Honors start timeDate:\u00a0Thursday, Feb. 5Time:\u00a09 p.m. ET\u00a0<\/p>\n The NFL Honors will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 5<\/p>\n This year’s awards show will be held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, hosted by Jon Hamm.<\/p>\n
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