Lamar Jackson Named AP NFL MVP
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the National Football Leagues Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2023 season.
Jackson received 49 of the 50 votes from a nationwide panel of sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the NFL. He is the youngest player to win the award for the Ravens at 25 years old.
Jackson led the Ravens to a 14-2 record in the regular season, which was the best record in the AFC. He also threw for 3,127 yards, 36 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He rushed for 1,206 yards and seven touchdowns.
Jackson's performance in the playoffs was even more impressive. He led the Ravens to a 34-28 win over the Tennessee Titans in the Divisional Round, and a 23-17 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.
Jackson is the first player in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards and throw for over 3,000 yards in a season. He is also the first player to be named MVP of the NFL and the Heisman Trophy.
Other award winners from the 2023 NFL season include:
- Offensive Player of the Year: Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders
- Defensive Player of the Year: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
- Coach of the Year: Brian Daboll, New York Giants
- Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions
- Defensive Rookie of the Year: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
Jackson's MVP award is a testament to his incredible talent and leadership. He is one of the most exciting players to watch in the NFL, and he has helped to make the Ravens one of the most successful teams in the league.
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