Firebaugh’s Josh Allen named finalist for 2025 NFL MVP

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Firebaugh native Josh Allen has been named a finalist for the NFL MVP once again.

This is the fifth time he has been named a finalist for the award.

Allen, the reigning MVP, threw for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, posting a 102.2 passer rating while leading Buffalo to its seventh straight playoff appearance. He also ran for 14 TDs.

The Bills were knocked out of the playoffs by the Denver Broncos in the divisional round and fired coach Sean McDermott.

The winners will be announced at “NFL Honors” on Feb. 5. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began.

Matthew Stafford, Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey and Drake Maye round out the finalist list for MVP.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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