The former Louisville star and current Baltimore Ravens quarterback, once again, is viewed as the favorite to win the award.

Evidently, only one team can come away a champion by the end of the season, and the Baltimore Ravens won't be doing such this year. After building a star-studded team, the Ravens fell short in the Divisional Round after a soul-crushing 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

After months of speculation and odds, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is officially a finalist for the Associated Press NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title,

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

The finalists for The Associated Press' 2024 NFL awards have been revealed, which means the MVP field is officially set. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen,

"Goff is coming off a season that saw him post a career-best 111.8 passer rating, which was second-best in the NFL behind Jackson. He completed 72.4% of his passes, including an early-season game during which all 18 of his throws were completed, and logged a career-high 37 touchdown passes.

The hardy souls across western New York and inside Highmark Stadium never ask for much, just that elusive first Super Bowl championship, but first Josh Allen with the ball in his hands last on Sunday night.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is MVP favorite over Ravens Lamar Jackson ahead of the Divisional Round Game

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.