The MVP Voters Got It Wrong—Josh Allen Ain’t the Real MVP

Let’s keep it real—Josh Allen winning MVP just don’t sit right.

It’s not that Allen isn’t a great quarterback.

He’s elite, no doubt.

But when you stack his season up against Lamar Jackson’s—or even Joe Burrow’s—it’s clear that he wasn’t the most valuable player in the league.

Yet, here we are, watching him take home the hardware while more deserving players got left in the dust.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

If we’re basing this off pure production, Lamar Jackson should’ve been the MVP. His numbers were on another level:

• 4,172 passing yards

• 41 total touchdowns

• 4 interceptions

• 119.6 passer rating

• 915 rushing yards & 4 rushing TDs

Compare that to Josh Allen:

• 3,731 passing yards

• 28 total touchdowns

• 6 interceptions

• 101.4 passer rating

• 531 rushing yards & 12 rushing TDs

Now, tell me, who really had the better season?

Jackson dominated through the air and on the ground while taking care of the football at an elite level.

Allen was solid, but his numbers just don’t scream MVP.

And let’s not forget Joe Burrow. He went berserk too:

• 4,918 passing yards

• 43 total touchdowns

• 9 interceptions

• 108.5 passer rating

• 201 rushing yards & 2 rushing TDs

The MVP Fatigue Effect

This feels like a classic case of MVP voter fatigue.

We’ve seen it before. Voters get tired of giving the award to the same type of player and start looking for a new face to crown.

Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson have already won, so the voters decided it was time for someone new.

But that’s not how this should work.

The MVP isn’t about a fresh storyline—it’s about who had the best season.

And Allen simply didn’t.

What About Saquon Barkley?

If we’re being real, you could even make a strong case for Saquon Barkley as MVP. He's the heart and soul of the Eagles, putting up monster numbers.

Saquon Barkley was just 100 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s legendary rushing record, finishing the season with 2,005 yards.

He could’ve gone for it in a 17th game, but since the Eagles had already locked up the NFC’s top seed, he sat that one out.

Now, 40 years later, Dickerson’s record is still holding strong.

Barkley might not have broken the regular-season record, but he’s still got a shot at making history.

He’s 148 yards away from passing Terrell Davis’ 1998 single-season rushing record of 2,476 yards, which includes the playoffs.

Right now, with 2,329 yards after two postseason games, he’s knocking on the door.

Of course, not everybody is ready to crown him just yet. Some folks argue that Derrick Henry was right there with him this season.

Henry put up 1,921 yards on 325 carries, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, plus 19 catches for 193 yards.

Meanwhile, Barkley had 345 carries for 2,005 yards, averaging 5.8 per carry, along with 33 receptions for 278 yards.

The difference?

Barkley was slightly better across the board—and he did it while playing one less game.

That said, running backs don’t get the love they deserve anymore.

The last time a running back took home the NFL MVP was back in 2012, and that man was Adrian Peterson. He came up just eight yards short of tying Eric Dickerson’s all-time rushing record with 2,095 yards.

But if you count his receiving yards too, AP racked up 2,314 yards from scrimmage in just 16 games—pure dominance.

No Hate, Just Facts

None of this is to say that Josh Allen isn’t a Top 5 quarterback. He’s got the cannon for an arm, the athleticism to make plays outside the pocket, and the toughness to take hits like a linebacker.

But did his season feel magical? Did it have those “wow” moments that define an MVP campaign?

Not really.

Lamar Jackson gave us that. Saquon Barkley gave us that. Even Burrow gave us that.

Allen? He was good, but not great.

And MVP is about being great.

The Bottom Line

Allen is now the third Buffalo Bill to win MVP, joining O.J. Simpson (1973) and Thurman Thomas (1991).

But let’s be honest—this one just doesn’t feel right.

The voters fumbled this one. Lamar Jackson should’ve been the guy. Maybe even Saquon Barkley.

But Josh Allen? Nah.

The league got this one wrong, and we all know it.