Why 2024 Is the Year Josh Allen Wins MVP 

Following an offseason in which Josh Allen was voted the “most overrated quarterback, ” it’s apparent that Allen has taken that personally. After an impressive 6-2 start, it appears this may finally be the year where the Bills franchise quarterback will secure an MVP award. 

Reason #1: Turnovers 

If it wasn’t for the media and league-wide criticism of Josh Allen’s 23 turnovers last year, there was a case to be made for him probably winning MVP. This season has been a completely different story. Entering week eight, Allen did not throw an interception in 301 passing attempts (294 days) and was the only qualified quarterback to not have an interception all season. Although Allen’s interception drought ended, he has a considerably low three turnovers all year and leads the league in interception rate (.4%). 

– A peak example of why Josh hasn’t thrown many interceptions this season. A prime instance of a condensed red zone situation. Josh gets off first and second read, eyes and feet are synced, and finds the check down for a touchdown.

Reason #2: Productivity and Efficiency 

With #17 having fewer turnovers, one could assume his touchdowns and efficiency would be down.  Well, that is not the case. Allen is third in the NFL with total touchdowns (17), third in quarterback rating (107.6), and first in quarterback efficiency (+.31 expected points added per play). Even with a mediocre receiving core before the Amari Cooper trade, Allen was putting up elite numbers. 

– Great moment of Allen’s experience showing up on tape. He sees Tennessee showing blitz pre-snap with a middle-of-the-field open look in the secondary, and checks into a MOFO beater which leads to six.

Reason #3: The Road Ahead 

Since the Cooper trade, Allen’s passing numbers have skyrocketed. In the last two weeks, he’s averaged over 300 passing yards per game, two passing touchdowns a game, and a QBR around the 120 mark. With the Bills’ 10th easiest remaining schedule and the ever-evolving offense, it should lead to a promising finish to the 28-year-olds MVP aspirations.  

– On a goal-line RPO, Allen and Coleman see one-on-one and take advantage. Earlier in the season, Allen and Coleman struggled to connect on plays like this. If they can continue to grow and connect on these types of plays the offense could hit that next gear.

Although Allen has made his case for MVP through eight weeks, the season still has so much more to go. Allen needs to continue this level of play if he wants to beat out the likes of Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff, and whoever else may rise in the final two and a half months of the season. With that said, there’s no better time than the present. Allen looks to continue his MVP run on Sunday at 1 p.m. vs the Dolphins.  

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