Tom Brady’s thoughts on Josh Allen winning the 2024 NFL MVP award over Lamar Jackson are causing a stir, with some questioning the legitimacy of Allen’s win and Brady’s own voting choices under scrutiny.
**Allen’s Narrow Victory**
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen narrowly edged out Baltimore Ravens’ star Lamar Jackson for the 2024 NFL MVP award[1][3]. Allen received 27 first-place votes and 383 points, while Jackson had 23 first-place votes and 362 points[3]. The voting was incredibly close, the closest since 2016 when Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady[1].
**Brady’s Ballot Revealed**
Tom Brady, one of 50 people charged with selecting the NFL MVP, had Lamar Jackson first and Allen second on his ballot[1][3][4]. What’s generating buzz, however, is that Brady’s ballot also included Saquon Barkley third, Ja’Marr Chase fourth, and Joe Burrow fifth[4].
**Brady’s “Odd Swerve”**
Brady’s decision to list Ja’Marr Chase, a wide receiver, over quarterbacks like Joe Burrow is drawing criticism[4]. One source questions how a former NFL quarterback could list a receiver over a quarterback in MVP balloting[4].
**Controversy and Debate**
* **Snubbing Lamar?** Derrick Henry has voiced his support for teammate Lamar Jackson, stating it was a “no-brainer” that he should have won his third MVP award[5].
* **Hall of Famer Rejects Allen’s Win:** Jonathan Ogden believes Allen received the votes out of sympathy because Jackson already had two MVP awards[5].
* **Voter Bias?** Some are questioning whether a “rogue” AP voter effectively handed the MVP to Allen[6]. Jim Miller, a former NFL quarterback, had Lamar Jackson fourth on his MVP ballot[6].
* **All-Pro Discrepancy:** Some find it odd that Lamar Jackson was First-Team All-Pro, a nearly universal sign that he would win MVP, yet Allen won the MVP award[4].
* **”Split the Baby”:** Several MVP voters decided to vote for both Lamar and Allen[2].
**Fan Frenzy: Was Allen a Deserving MVP?**
Brady’s revealed ballot and the overall controversy surrounding Allen’s win have ignited passionate debates among fans[5][6]. Did Allen truly deserve the MVP, or was Jackson robbed? The debate rages on.
