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Analyst Reveals Bills' Josh Allen 'Earned The Right' To Be MVP

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 10:01 PM ET

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, to some, was the surprising winner of the MVP award after his 2024 season.

Allen reeled in his interceptions (just six) and had his highest QBR of his career (77.3), and yes, his passing yards and touchdowns dropped, but Josh was a far more cerebral quarterback and that led to the offense scoring on average, 30.9 points a game, while winning 13 regular-season games.

Yet, some think Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson deserved the award more than Allen, but for MVP voter and CBS Sports writer Pete Prisco, who was talking on One Bills Live, he says Allen earned the MVP award.

"I think he earned the right to be MVP last year," Prisco said . "I mean, he didn't have a 2,000-yard back behind him, like Derrick Henry, and he doesn't have the defense stars, and I think they've pieced it together, and done a nice job there, but they've lacked playmakers on that defense. So, Josh is asked to do a lot more."

Allen did put away the Superman cape last season, and he wasn't as reckless with the football, plus he was still a devastating runner.

Josh rushed for 531 yards and 12 touchdowns, complementing his passing stats, to become a well-rounded player who led the Bills' offense superbly, en route to the MVP.

Buffalo, as it enters the 2025 season, is seen as one of the genuine Super Bowl contenders, and Allen is a big reason why. Plus, with the free agency additions on either side of the ball, the Bills feel primed to finally break through that playoff ceiling.

And who knows, there might be another MVP in Allen's future as a result.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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