List of NFL awards
The List of NFL awards provides an overview of the various awards and honors bestowed within the National Football League (NFL). These awards recognize the achievements and excellence of players, coaches, and other personnel within the league. The awards are given annually and are highly anticipated events in the NFL calendar.
Player Awards[edit | edit source]
Most Valuable Player[edit | edit source]
The NFL Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) is awarded annually by the Associated Press (AP) to the NFL player considered to have been the "most valuable" in the regular season. Notable past winners include Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers.
Offensive Player of the Year[edit | edit source]
The AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award is given to the top offensive player at the end of the regular season, as chosen by the AP panel.
Defensive Player of the Year[edit | edit source]
Similarly, the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award honors the league's most outstanding defensive player.
Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year[edit | edit source]
The AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award and AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award are awarded to the top rookies on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, respectively.
Comeback Player of the Year[edit | edit source]
The AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award is given to a player who shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, such as a severe injury or poor performance in the previous season.
Coaching Awards[edit | edit source]
Coach of the Year[edit | edit source]
The AP NFL Coach of the Year Award recognizes the efforts of the league's top head coach each season.
Special Teams Awards[edit | edit source]
Special Teams Player of the Year[edit | edit source]
This award is given to the player who has performed the best on special teams, including roles such as kick returners and placekickers.
Team Awards[edit | edit source]
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award[edit | edit source]
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is unique as it honors a player's volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field. It is named after the late Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton.
Hall of Fame=[edit | edit source]
Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is considered the highest honor for NFL personalities. It recognizes lifetime achievement rather than single-season or annual performance.
See also[edit | edit source]
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