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AP NFL MVP record · 1957–2115

AP NFL MVP ledger

The league’s AP NFL MVP winners, voting results and regular-season performances.

55 completed voting breakdowns. All established winners remain visible below; unresolved ballots are marked pending.

Vote shares use the full electorate. Unavailable individual statistics are omitted.

AP NFL MVP winners and available voting breakdowns
YearAP NFL MVPTeam
1957RB Jim BrownCleveland
1957 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1957

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice ballot · 36 votes.

1

Jim Brown

FB / RB · Cleveland Browns

14 votes38.9%MVP
Team regular-season record
9–2–1
Games played
12
Rushing
202 carries · 942 yards · 9 TD
Receiving
16 receptions · 55 yards · 1 TD
2

Y.A. Tittle

QB · San Francisco 49ers

10 votes27.8%
Team regular-season record
8–4
Games played
12
Passing
176/279 · 2,157 yards · 13 TD · 15 INT
Completion %
63.1%
Passer rating
80.0
Rushing yards
220
Rushing TD
6
3

Johnny Unitas

QB · Baltimore Colts

7 votes19.4%
Team regular-season record
7–5
Games played
12
Passing
172/301 · 2,550 yards · 24 TD · 17 INT
Completion %
57.1%
Passer rating
88.0
Rushing yards
171
Rushing TD
1

Voting circumstances

  • Jim Brown won as a rookie. There were no ties in the top three.
  • The top three received 31 of 36 votes. The remaining five went to Joe Schmidt (3), Duane Putnam (1) and Billy Wilson (1).
Further reading
1958RB Jim BrownCleveland
1958 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1958

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice ballot · 41 votes.

1

Jim Brown

FB / RB · Cleveland Browns

22 votes53.7%MVP
Team regular-season record
9–3
Games played
12
Rushing
257 carries · 1,527 yards · 17 TD
Receiving
16 receptions · 138 yards · 1 TD
2

Johnny Unitas

QB · Baltimore Colts

15 votes36.6%
Team regular-season record
9–3
Games played
10
Passing
136/263 · 2,007 yards · 19 TD · 7 INT
Completion %
51.7%
Passer rating
90.0
Rushing yards
139
Rushing TD
3
T-3

Rosey Grier

DT · New York Giants

1 vote2.4%
Team regular-season record
9–3
Games played
10
Defense
10 games · 0 interceptions · 1 fumble recovery
Tackles / official sacks
Unavailable
Fumble-return TD
0
T-3

Sam Huff

MLB · New York Giants

1 vote2.4%
Team regular-season record
9–3
Games played
12
Defense
12 games · 2 interceptions · 23 interception-return yards · 1 fumble recovery
Tackles / official sacks
Unavailable
Interception-return TD
0
Fumble-return TD
0
T-3

Bobby Layne

QB · Detroit Lions / Pittsburgh Steelers

1 vote2.4%
Team regular-season record
Detroit 4–7–1 · Pittsburgh 7–4–1
Games played
12
Passing · combined season
145/294 · 2,510 yards · 14 TD · 12 INT
Completion %
49.3%
Passer rating
77.6
Rushing yards
154
Rushing TD
3

Played two games for Detroit and ten for Pittsburgh. Both teams’ full regular-season records are shown; these are not his personal starting records.

T-3

Lenny Moore

HB / RB · Baltimore Colts

1 vote2.4%
Team regular-season record
9–3
Games played
12
Rushing
82 carries · 598 yards · 7 TD
Receiving
50 receptions · 938 yards · 7 TD

Voting circumstances

  • Jim Brown repeated as AP MVP, receiving 22 of 41 votes.
  • Rosey Grier, Sam Huff, Bobby Layne and Lenny Moore tied for third with one vote each. All four are included; their order does not break the tie.
  • These are regular-season statistics and team records. Postseason tiebreakers and the NFL Championship are excluded.
  • Tackle totals and official sack totals are unavailable in the cited 1958 defensive records. They are not represented as zero.
Further reading
1959QB Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts
1959 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1959

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 37 votes.

1

Johnny Unitas

QB · Baltimore Colts

20 votes54.05%MVP
Team regular-season record
9–3
Games played
12
Completions
193
Attempts
367
Passing yards
2899
Passing TD
32
Interceptions
14
Completion %
52.6%
Passer rating
92
Rushing yards
145
Rushing TD
2
2

Charlie Conerly

QB · New York Giants

7 votes18.92%
Team regular-season record
10–2
Games played
10
Completions
113
Attempts
194
Passing yards
1706
Passing TD
14
Interceptions
4
Completion %
58.2%
Passer rating
102.7
Rushing yards
38
Rushing TD
1
3

Jim Brown

RB · Cleveland Browns

5 votes13.51%
Team regular-season record
7–5
Games played
12
Carries
290
Rushing yards
1329
Rushing TD
14
Receptions
24
Receiving yards
190
Receiving TD
0

Other votes · 5 votes · 13.51%. Individual recipients are not recorded here.

Voting circumstances

  • No ties in the top three. Statistics and team records cover the regular season.
Further reading
1960No AP NFL MVP awarded—
1961RB Paul HornungGreen Bay Packers
1961 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1961

Voting results

Single-choice ballot · 40 votes.

1

Paul Hornung

RB · Green Bay Packers

16 votes40.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
11–3
Games played
12
Carries
127
Rushing yards
597
Rushing TD
8
Receptions
15
Receiving yards
145
Receiving TD
2
2

Jim Brown

RB · Cleveland Browns

11 votes27.50%
Team regular-season record
8–5–1
Games played
14
Carries
305
Rushing yards
1408
Rushing TD
8
Receptions
46
Receiving yards
459
Receiving TD
2
3

Sonny Jurgensen

QB · Philadelphia Eagles

8 votes20.00%
Team regular-season record
10–4
Games played
14
Completions
235
Attempts
416
Passing yards
3723
Passing TD
32
Interceptions
24
Completion %
56.5%
Passer rating
88
Rushing yards
27
Rushing TD
0

Other votes · 5 votes · 12.50%. Individual recipients are not recorded here.

Voting circumstances

  • The ballot comprised 40 voters.
  • No ties in the top three. Statistics and team records cover the regular season.
Further reading
1962FB Jim TaylorGreen Bay
1962 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1962

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice AP ballot · 40 votes.

1

Jim Taylor

FB / RB · Green Bay Packers

19 votes47.50%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–1
Games played
14
Rushing
272 carries · 1,474 yards · 19 TD
Receiving
22 receptions · 106 yards · 0 TD
2

Y.A. Tittle

QB · New York Giants

13 votes32.50%
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Passing
200/375 · 3,224 yards · 33 TD · 20 INT
Completion / passer rating
53.3% · 89.5
Rushing yards
108
Rushing TD
2
3

Bobby Mitchell

FL / WR · Washington

4 votes10.00%
Team regular-season record
5–7–2
Games played
14
Receiving
72 receptions · 1,384 yards · 11 TD
Rushing
1 carry · 5 yards · 0 TD

Voting circumstances

  • No ties in the top three. Four votes went to other candidates.
Further reading
1963RB Jim BrownCleveland Browns
1963 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1963

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 42 votes.

1

Jim Brown

RB · Cleveland Browns

22 votes52.38%MVP
Games played
14
Rushing
1,863 yards · 12 TD
Receiving
268 yards · 3 TD
Carries
291
Receptions
24
2

Y.A. Tittle

QB · New York Giants

19 votes45.24%
Games played
13
Passing
3,145 yards · 36 TD · 14 INT
Completions
221
Attempts
367
Completion %
60.2%
Passer rating
104.8
Rushing yards
99
Rushing TD
2
3

Dick Lynch

CB · New York Giants

1 vote2.38%
Games played
14
Defense
9 interceptions · 3 interception-return TD
Interception-return TD
3

Voting circumstances

  • Jim Brown led the ballot with 22 of 42 votes.
Further reading
1964QB Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts
1964 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1964

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 40 votes.

1

Johnny Unitas

QB · Baltimore Colts

32 votes80.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Completions
158
Attempts
305
Passing yards
2824
Passing TD
19
Interceptions
6
Completion %
51.8%
Passer rating
96.4
Rushing yards
162
Rushing TD
2
2

Jim Brown

RB · Cleveland Browns

5 votes12.50%
Team regular-season record
11–3
Games played
14
Carries
280
Rushing yards
1446
Rushing TD
7
Receptions
36
Receiving yards
340
Receiving TD
2
3

Lenny Moore

RB · Baltimore Colts

2 votes5.00%
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Carries
157
Rushing yards
584
Rushing TD
16
Receptions
21
Receiving yards
472
Receiving TD
3

Other votes · 1 votes · 2.50%. Individual recipients are not recorded here.

Voting circumstances

  • No ties in the top three. Statistics and team records cover the regular season.
Further reading
1965RB Jim BrownCleveland Browns
1965 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1965

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 42 votes.

1

Jim Brown

RB · Cleveland Browns

34 votes80.95%MVP
Team regular-season record
9–5
Games played
14
Carries
289
Rushing yards
1544
Rushing TD
17
Receptions
34
Receiving yards
328
Receiving TD
4
2

Johnny Unitas

QB · Baltimore Colts

3 votes7.14%
Team regular-season record
10–3–1
Games played
11
Completions
164
Attempts
282
Passing yards
2530
Passing TD
23
Interceptions
12
Completion %
58.2%
Passer rating
97.4
Rushing yards
68
Rushing TD
1
3

Dave Parks

WR · San Francisco 49ers

2 votes4.76%
Team regular-season record
7–6–1
Games played
14
Receptions
80
Receiving yards
1344
Receiving TD
12

Other votes · 3 votes · 7.14%. Individual recipients are not recorded here.

Voting circumstances

  • No ties in the top three. Statistics and team records cover the regular season.
Further reading
1966QB Bart StarrGreen Bay
1966 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1966

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice AP ballot · 40 votes.

1

Bart Starr

QB · Green Bay Packers

19 votes47.50%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Passing
156/251 · 2,257 yards · 14 TD · 3 INT
Completion / passer rating
62.2% · 105.0
Rushing yards
104
Rushing TD
2
2

Larry Wilson

FS · St. Louis Cardinals

6 votes15.00%
Team regular-season record
8–5–1
Games played
14
Interceptions
10 · 180 return yards · 2 TD
Fumble recoveries
0
Tackles / official sacks
Unavailable
3

Don Meredith

QB · Dallas Cowboys

4 votes10.00%
Team regular-season record
10–3–1
Games played
13
Passing
177/344 · 2,805 yards · 24 TD · 12 INT
Completion / passer rating
51.5% · 87.7
Rushing yards
242
Rushing TD
5

Voting circumstances

  • No ties in the top three. Eleven votes went to other candidates.
  • Historical defensive records do not provide complete tackle totals. Sacks were not yet an official NFL statistic.
Further reading
1967QB Robert HallCleveland Browns
1967 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1967

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 47 votes.

1

Robert Hall

QB · Cleveland Browns

28 votes59.57%MVP
Team regular-season record
10–4
Completions
260
Attempts
430
Passing yards
3355
Passing TD
29
Interceptions
14
Completion %
60.5%
Passer rating
93.9
2

Johnny Unitas

QB · Baltimore Colts

15 votes31.91%
Games played
14
Passing
255/436 · 3,428 yards · 20 TD · 16 INT
Completion / passer rating
58.5% · 83.6
Rushing yards
89
Rushing TD
0
3

Deacon Jones

DE · Los Angeles Rams

4 votes8.51%
Team regular-season record
11–1–2
Games played
14
Unofficial sacks
21.5
Safeties
1

Voting circumstances

  • A 17th-round selection in 1954, Robert Hall spent thirteen seasons as a backup before winning MVP in his first year as Cleveland’s starter.
Further reading
1968QB Robert HallCleveland Browns
1968 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1968

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 46 votes.

1

Robert Hall

QB · Cleveland Browns

29 votes63.04%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–2
Completions
276
Attempts
442
Passing yards
3610
Passing TD
31
Interceptions
11
Completion %
62.4%
Passer rating
101.2
2

Earl Morrall

QB · Baltimore Colts

12 votes26.09%
Games played
14
Passing
2,909 yards · 26 TD · 17 INT
Completions
182
Attempts
317
Completion %
57.4%
Passer rating
93.2
Rushing yards
18
Rushing TD
1
3

Leroy Kelly

RB · Cleveland Browns

5 votes10.87%
Games played
14
Rushing
1,239 yards · 16 TD
Receiving
297 yards · 4 TD
Carries
248
Receptions
22

Voting circumstances

  • Robert Hall won his second consecutive MVP. Cleveland subsequently won Super Bowl III, with Hall earning Super Bowl MVP.
Further reading
1969QB Roman GabrielLos Angeles
1969 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1969

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice AP ballot · 48 votes.

1

Roman Gabriel

QB · Los Angeles Rams

21⅓ votes44.44%MVP
Team regular-season record
11–3
Games played
14
Passing
217/399 · 2,549 yards · 24 TD · 7 INT
Completion / passer rating
54.4% · 86.8
Rushing yards
156
Rushing TD
5
2

Joe Kapp

QB · Minnesota Vikings

8⅓ votes17.36%
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
13
Passing
120/237 · 1,726 yards · 19 TD · 13 INT
Completion / passer rating
50.6% · 78.5
Rushing yards
104
Rushing TD
0
3

Carl Eller

DE · Minnesota Vikings

7 votes14.58%
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Interceptions / fumble recoveries
0 / 0
Sacks · historical reconstruction
15.0 (unofficial)
Tackles / official sacks
Unavailable

Voting circumstances

  • One ballot was split equally among Roman Gabriel, Joe Kapp and Calvin Hill. Shares use exact thirds, not the rounded 21.3 and 8.3 displayed in some tables.
  • Eller finished third outright. His sack total is a historical reconstruction, not an official contemporary NFL statistic.
  • Statistics cover the regular season.
Further reading
1970QB John BrodieSan Francisco
1970 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1970

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice AP ballot · 78 votes.

1

John Brodie

QB · San Francisco 49ers

33 votes42.31%MVP
Team regular-season record
10–3–1
Games played
14
Passing
223/378 · 2,941 yards · 24 TD · 10 INT
Completion / passer rating
59.0% · 93.8
Rushing yards
29
Rushing TD
2
2

George Blanda

QB / K · Oakland Raiders

27 votes34.62%
Team regular-season record
8–4–2
Games played
14
Passing
29/55 · 461 yards · 6 TD · 5 INT
Completion / passer rating
52.7% · 79.4
Kicking
16/29 field goals · 36/36 extra points
Rushing yards
4
Rushing TD
0
T-3

Alan Page

DT · Minnesota Vikings

3 votes3.85%
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Interceptions
1 · 27 return yards
Fumble recoveries
7 · 77 return yards · 1 TD
Sacks · historical reconstruction
10.5 (unofficial)
Tackles / official sacks
Unavailable
Interception-return TD
0
Opponent fumble recoveries
7
Fumble-return TD
1
T-3

Fran Tarkenton

QB · New York Giants

3 votes3.85%
Team regular-season record
9–5
Games played
14
Passing
219/389 · 2,777 yards · 19 TD · 12 INT
Completion / passer rating
56.3% · 82.2
Rushing yards
236
Rushing TD
2

Voting circumstances

  • Alan Page and Fran Tarkenton tied for third with three votes each. Both are included.
  • Blanda contributed as both a quarterback and a placekicker. Page’s sack total is an unofficial historical reconstruction.
  • The four displayed players received 66 of 78 votes.
Further reading
1971QB Roger HallGreen Bay Packers
1971 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1971

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 75 votes.

1

Roger Hall

QB · Green Bay Packers

45 votes60.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–3
Completions
251
Attempts
402
Passing yards
3,175
Rushing yards
95
Passing TD
28
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
12
Completion %
62.4%
Passer rating
97.8
2

Alan Page

DT · Minnesota Vikings

20 votes26.67%
Team regular-season record
11–3
Games played
14
Tackles (team records)
109
Sacks (team records; unofficial)
9
Fumble recoveries
3
Safeties
2
3

Larry Csonka

RB · Miami Dolphins

10 votes13.33%
Games played
14
Rushing
213 carries · 1,117 yards · 6 TD · 5.2 yards per carry
Receiving yards
48
Scrimmage yards
1,165
Receptions
5
Receiving TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Roger Hall won his first MVP. Larry Csonka represented an unbeaten Miami team whose quarterback duties were shared by Bob Griese and Earl Morrall.
Further reading
1972QB Roger HallGreen Bay Packers
1972 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1972

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 75 votes.

1

Roger Hall

QB · Green Bay Packers

51 votes68.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–2
Completions
263
Attempts
411
Passing yards
3,425
Rushing yards
84
Passing TD
30
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
11
Completion %
64.0%
Passer rating
103.3
2

Larry Brown

RB · Washington

18 votes24.00%
Games played
12
Rushing
1,216 yards · 8 TD
Receiving
473 yards · 4 TD
Carries
285
Receptions
32
3

O.J. Simpson

RB · Buffalo Bills

6 votes8.00%
Team regular-season record
4–9–1
Games played
14
Rushing
1,251 yards · 6 TD
Carries
292
Receptions
27
Receiving yards
198
Receiving TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Roger Hall led the ballot with 51 of 75 votes.
Further reading
1973QB Roger Hall (Unanimous)Green Bay Packers
1973 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1973

Unanimous MVP

Single-choice AP ballot · 78 votes.

1

Roger Hall

QB · Green Bay Packers

78 votes100.00%Unanimous MVP
Team regular-season record
12–3
Completions
321
Attempts
482
Passing yards
4,210
Rushing yards
87
Passing TD
43
Rushing TD
2
Interceptions
8
Completion %
66.6%
Passer rating
116.8

Notable MVP Contenders

Statistical contenders, not official second- or third-place finishers. Every ballot went to the unanimous winner.

O.J. Simpson

RB · Buffalo Bills

Team regular-season record
9–5
Rushing
332 carries · 2,003 yards · 12 TD · 6.0 yards per carry
Receptions
6
Receiving yards
70
Receiving TD
0

John Hadl

QB · Los Angeles Rams

Team regular-season record
12–2
Passing
135/258 · 2,008 yards · 22 TD · 11 INT
Completion %
52.3%
Passer rating
88.8
Rushing yards
5
Rushing TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • First unanimous AP NFL MVP in league history: Roger Hall received all 78 ballots for his third consecutive award. No other player received a vote.
Further reading
1974QB Ken StablerOakland
1974 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1974

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice AP ballot · 78 votes.

1

Ken Stabler

QB · Oakland Raiders

36 votes46.15%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Passing
178/310 · 2,469 yards · 26 TD · 12 INT
Completion / passer rating
57.4% · 94.9
Rushing yards
-2
Rushing TD
1
2

Terry Metcalf

RB · St. Louis Cardinals

10 votes12.82%
Team regular-season record
10–4
Games played
14
Rushing
152 carries · 718 yards · 6 TD
Receiving
50 receptions · 377 yards · 1 TD
3

Chuck Foreman

FB / RB · Minnesota Vikings

5 votes6.41%
Team regular-season record
10–4
Games played
13
Rushing
199 carries · 777 yards · 9 TD
Receiving
53 receptions · 586 yards · 6 TD

Voting circumstances

  • The AP panel had 78 ballots. The surviving abbreviated candidate list is not a complete accounting of all 78 votes; its sum must not be used as the denominator.
  • The published top three are Stabler, Metcalf and Foreman, with no reported third-place tie. No missing lower-place votes have been assigned to anyone.
Further reading
1975QB Roger HallGreen Bay Packers
1975 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1975

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 75 votes.

1

Roger Hall

QB · Green Bay Packers

38 votes50.67%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–3
Completions
256
Attempts
414
Passing yards
3,180
Rushing yards
69
Passing TD
29
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
12
Completion %
61.8%
Passer rating
96.9
2

O.J. Simpson

RB · Buffalo Bills

29 votes38.67%
Team regular-season record
8–6
Games played
14
Rushing
1,817 yards · 16 TD
Receiving
426 yards · 7 TD
Carries
329
Receptions
28
3

Fran Tarkenton

QB · Minnesota Vikings

8 votes10.67%
Team regular-season record
12–2
Games played
14
Passing
2,994 yards · 25 TD · 13 INT
Passer rating
91.8
Completions
273
Attempts
425
Completion %
64.2%
Rushing yards
108
Rushing TD
2

Voting circumstances

  • Roger Hall won his fourth MVP, edging O.J. Simpson by nine votes in his closest MVP victory.
Further reading
1976QB Roger HallGreen Bay Packers
1976 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1976

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Roger Hall

QB · Green Bay Packers

53 votes63.10%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–2
Completions
269
Attempts
424
Passing yards
3,560
Rushing yards
54
Passing TD
33
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
11
Completion %
63.4%
Passer rating
105.1
2

Bert Jones

QB · Baltimore Colts

23 votes27.38%
Games played
14
Passing
3,104 yards · 24 TD · 9 INT
Passer rating
102.5
Completions
207
Attempts
343
Completion %
60.4%
Rushing yards
214
Rushing TD
2
3

Jack Lambert

LB · Pittsburgh Steelers

8 votes9.52%
Games played
14
Interceptions
2
Fumble recoveries
8
Defensive TD
0
Sacks (unofficial)
3.5

Voting circumstances

  • Roger Hall won his fifth and final MVP, completing a run of awards in 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 and 1976.
Further reading
1977QB Tanner MilroeMiami Dolphins
1977 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1977

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Tanner Milroe

QB · Miami Dolphins

44 votes52.38%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–2
Completions
246
Attempts
390
Passing yards
3,250
Rushing yards
190
Passing TD
29
Rushing TD
2
Interceptions
15
Completion %
63.1%
Passer rating
98.1
2

Walter Payton

RB · Chicago Bears

37 votes44.05%
Games played
14
Rushing
1,852 yards · 14 TD
Receiving
269 yards · 2 TD
Carries
339
Receptions
27
3

Craig Morton

QB · Denver Broncos

3 votes3.57%
Games played
14
Passing
1,929 yards · 14 TD · 8 INT
Completions
131
Attempts
254
Completion %
51.6%
Passer rating
82.0
Rushing yards
125
Rushing TD
4

Voting circumstances

  • Tanner Milroe won his first MVP one season after former mentor Roger Hall’s final award. Milroe had spent 1969–1974 as Hall’s backup in Green Bay.
Further reading
1978QB Terry BradshawPittsburgh
1978 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1978

Top 3 voting finishes

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Terry Bradshaw

QB · Pittsburgh Steelers

36 votes42.86%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Games played
16
Passing
207/368 · 2,915 yards · 28 TD · 20 INT
Completion / passer rating
56.3% · 84.7
Rushing yards
93
Rushing TD
1
2

Earl Campbell

RB · Houston Oilers

33 votes39.29%
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
15
Rushing
302 carries · 1,450 yards · 13 TD
Receiving
12 receptions · 48 yards · 0 TD
3

Jim Zorn

QB · Seattle Seahawks

6 votes7.14%
Team regular-season record
9–7
Games played
16
Passing
248/443 · 3,283 yards · 15 TD · 20 INT
Completion / passer rating
56.0% · 72.1
Rushing yards
290
Rushing TD
6

Voting circumstances

  • Bradshaw beat Campbell by three votes. Zorn finished third outright.
  • The panel comprised 84 voters. The abbreviated published candidate totals do not account for every ballot; shares use 84, not the sum of the surviving list.
Further reading
1979QB Tanner MilroeMiami Dolphins
1979 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1979

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Tanner Milroe

QB · Miami Dolphins

42 votes50.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–4
Completions
300
Attempts
491
Passing yards
3,855
Rushing yards
170
Passing TD
31
Rushing TD
2
Interceptions
19
Completion %
61.1%
Passer rating
90.6
2

Earl Campbell

RB · Houston Oilers

32 votes38.10%
Games played
16
Rushing
1,697 yards · 19 TD
Carries
368
Receptions
16
Receiving yards
94
Receiving TD
0
3

Dan Fouts

QB · San Diego Chargers

10 votes11.90%
Games played
16
Passing
4,082 yards · 24 TD · 24 INT
Completions
332
Attempts
530
Completion %
62.6%
Passer rating
82.6
Rushing yards
49
Rushing TD
2

Voting circumstances

  • Tanner Milroe led the ballot with 42 of 84 votes.
Further reading
1980QB Tanner MilroeMiami Dolphins
1980 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1980

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Tanner Milroe

QB · Miami Dolphins

54 votes64.29%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
320
Attempts
516
Passing yards
4,130
Rushing yards
166
Passing TD
36
Rushing TD
2
Interceptions
16
Completion %
62.0%
Passer rating
97.4
2

Brian Sipe

QB · Cleveland Browns

22 votes26.19%
Games played
16
Passing
4,132 yards · 30 TD · 14 INT
Completions
337
Attempts
554
Completion %
60.8%
Passer rating
91.4
Rushing yards
55
Rushing TD
1
3

Earl Campbell

RB · Houston Oilers

8 votes9.52%
Games played
15
Rushing
1,934 yards · 13 TD
Carries
373
Receptions
11
Receiving yards
47
Receiving TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Tanner Milroe led the ballot with 54 of 84 votes.
Further reading
1981QB Tanner MilroeMiami Dolphins
1981 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1981

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Tanner Milroe

QB · Miami Dolphins

45 votes53.57%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
334
Attempts
548
Passing yards
4,270
Rushing yards
142
Passing TD
37
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
19
Completion %
60.9%
Passer rating
93.4
2

Ken Anderson

QB · Cincinnati Bengals

30 votes35.71%
Games played
16
Passing
3,754 yards · 29 TD · 10 INT
Passer rating
98.4
Completions
300
Attempts
479
Completion %
62.6%
Rushing yards
320
Rushing TD
1
3

Dan Fouts

QB · San Diego Chargers

9 votes10.71%
Games played
16
Passing
4,802 yards · 33 TD · 17 INT
Completions
360
Attempts
609
Completion %
59.1%
Passer rating
90.6
Rushing yards
56
Rushing TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Milroe won his third consecutive MVP and fourth overall.
Further reading
1982RB Marcus AllenLos Angeles Raiders
1982 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1982

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Marcus Allen

RB · Los Angeles Raiders

40 votes47.62%MVP
Team regular-season record
8–1
Games played
9
Rushing
697 yards · 11 TD
Receiving
401 yards · 3 TD
Scrimmage
1,098 yards · 14 total TD
Carries
160
Receptions
38
2

Dan Fouts

QB · San Diego Chargers

35 votes41.67%
Games played
9
Passing
2,883 yards · 17 TD
Completions
204
Attempts
330
Interceptions
11
Completion %
61.8%
Passer rating
93.3
Rushing yards
8
Rushing TD
1
3

Mark Moseley

K · Washington

9 votes10.71%
Games played
9
Field goals
20 made / 21 attempts
Field-goal percentage
95.2%

Voting circumstances

  • Marcus Allen won MVP as a rookie during the nine-game, strike-shortened season.
Further reading
1983QB Tanner MilroeMiami Dolphins
1983 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1983

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Tanner Milroe

QB · Miami Dolphins

57 votes67.86%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
335
Attempts
531
Passing yards
4,305
Rushing yards
122
Passing TD
37
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
18
Completion %
63.1%
Passer rating
97.5
2

Eric Dickerson

RB · Los Angeles Rams

21 votes25.00%
Team regular-season record
9–7
Games played
16
Rushing
1,808 yards · 18 TD
Receiving
404 yards · 2 TD
Carries
390
Receptions
51
3

John Riggins

RB · Washington

6 votes7.14%
Games played
15
Rushing
1,347 yards · 24 TD
Carries
375
Receptions
5
Receiving yards
29
Receiving TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Milroe’s fifth and final MVP tied Roger Hall’s career total.
Further reading
1984QB Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins
1984 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1984

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Dan Marino

QB · Miami Dolphins

52 votes61.90%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Games played
16
Completions
362
Attempts
564
Passing yards
5084
Passing TD
48
Interceptions
17
Completion %
64.2%
Passer rating
108.9
Rushing yards
-7
Rushing TD
0
2

Eric Dickerson

RB · Los Angeles Rams

18 votes21.43%
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Carries
379
Rushing yards
2105
Rushing TD
14
Receptions
21
Receiving yards
139
Receiving TD
0
3

Walter Payton

RB · Chicago Bears

10 votes11.90%
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Carries
381
Rushing yards
1684
Rushing TD
11
Receptions
45
Receiving yards
368
Receiving TD
0

Other votes · 4 votes · 4.76%. Individual recipients are not recorded here.

Voting circumstances

  • Marino received 52 votes, Dickerson 18 and Payton 10; four votes went to other candidates.
  • No ties in the top three. Statistics and team records cover the regular season.
Further reading
1985QB Cody HarrisonSeattle
1986QB Patrick Hall Sr.Chicago Bears
1986 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1986

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Patrick Hall Sr.

QB · Chicago Bears

42 votes50.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
356
Attempts
545
Passing yards
4,300
Rushing yards
265
Passing TD
35
Rushing TD
3
Interceptions
11
Completion %
65.3%
Passer rating
102.4
2

Lawrence Taylor

LB · New York Giants

31 votes36.90%
Games played
16
Sacks
20.5
Interceptions
0
Forced fumbles
2
Fumble recoveries
0
Tackles (Hall of Fame record)
105
Defensive TD
0
3

Eric Dickerson

RB · Los Angeles Rams

8 votes9.52%
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Carries
404
Rushing yards
1,821
Rushing TD
11
Receptions
26
Receiving yards
205
Receiving TD
0
4

Dan Marino

QB · Miami Dolphins

3 votes3.57%
Games played
16
Completions
378
Attempts
623
Passing yards
4,746
Passing TD
44
Interceptions
23
Completion %
60.7%
Passer rating
92.6
Rushing yards
-3
Rushing TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Patrick Hall Sr. led the ballot with 42 of 84 votes.
Further reading
1987QB Joe MontanaSan Francisco 49ers
1987 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1987

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 84 votes.

1

Joe Montana

QB · San Francisco 49ers

35 votes41.67%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–2
Games played
13
Completions
266
Attempts
398
Passing yards
3054
Passing TD
31
Interceptions
13
Completion %
66.8%
Passer rating
102.1
Rushing yards
141
Rushing TD
1
2

Patrick Hall Sr.

QB · Chicago Bears

28 votes33.33%
Team regular-season record
12–3
Completions
329
Attempts
520
Passing yards
4,000
Rushing yards
252
Passing TD
31
Rushing TD
3
Interceptions
12
Completion %
63.3%
Passer rating
97.1
3

Jerry Rice

WR · San Francisco 49ers

21 votes25.00%
Team regular-season record
13–2
Games played
12
Receiving TD
22
Carries
8
Rushing yards
51
Rushing TD
1
Receptions
65
Receiving yards
1,078

Voting circumstances

  • Joe Montana led the ballot with 35 of 84 votes.
Further reading
1988QB Cody Harrison (Unanimous)Seattle Seahawks
1988 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1988

Unanimous MVP

Single-choice AP ballot · 78 votes.

1

Cody Harrison

QB · Seattle Seahawks

78 votes100.00%Unanimous MVP
Team regular-season record
16–0
Completions
395
Attempts
638
Passing yards
5,209
Rushing yards
42
Passing TD
50
Rushing TD
0
Interceptions
6
Completion %
61.9%
Passer rating
109.9

Voting circumstances

  • Cody Harrison received all 78 votes. There were no official second- or third-place finishers.
Further reading
1989QB Cody HarrisonSeattle Seahawks
1989 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1989

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 70 votes.

1

Cody Harrison

QB · Seattle Seahawks

36 votes51.43%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
348
Attempts
544
Passing yards
4,250
Rushing yards
71
Passing TD
36
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
10
Completion %
64.0%
Passer rating
102.3
2

Joe Montana

QB · San Francisco 49ers

30 votes42.86%
Games played
13
Completions
271
Attempts
386
Passing yards
3,521
Passing TD
26
Interceptions
8
Completion %
70.2%
Passer rating
112.4
Rushing yards
227
Rushing TD
3
3

Keith Millard

DT · Minnesota Vikings

4 votes5.71%
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Sacks
18
Interceptions
1
Tackles
59
Interception-return TD
0
Safeties
0
Opponent fumble recoveries
1
Fumble-return TD
1

Voting circumstances

  • Cody Harrison led the ballot with 36 of 70 votes.
Further reading
1990QB Randall CunninghamPhiladelphia Eagles
1990 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1990

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 80 votes.

1

Randall Cunningham

QB · Philadelphia Eagles

33 votes41.25%MVP
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Completions
271
Attempts
465
Passing yards
3466
Passing TD
30
Interceptions
13
Completion %
58.3%
Passer rating
91.6
Rushing yards
942
Rushing TD
5
2

Joe Montana

QB · San Francisco 49ers

26 votes32.50%
Team regular-season record
14–2
Games played
15
Passing
321/520 · 3,944 yards · 26 TD · 16 INT
Completion / passer rating
61.7% · 89.0
Rushing yards
162
Rushing TD
1
3

Cody Harrison

QB · Seattle Seahawks

21 votes26.25%
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
295
Attempts
479
Passing yards
3,580
Rushing yards
84
Passing TD
29
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
13
Completion %
61.6%
Passer rating
93.4

Voting circumstances

  • Randall Cunningham led the ballot with 33 of 80 votes.
Further reading
1991QB Joe MontanaSan Francisco 49ers
1991 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1991

Joe Montana

Voting totals are not documented.

Joe Montana

QB · San Francisco 49ers

MVP
Completions
340
Attempts
520
Passing yards
4300
Passing TD
36
Interceptions
9
Completion %
65.4%
Passer rating
106.9

Thurman Thomas

RB · Buffalo Bills

Team regular-season record
13–3
Games played
15
Carries
288
Rushing yards
1,407
Rushing TD
7
Receptions
62
Receiving yards
631
Receiving TD
5

Jim Kelly

QB · Buffalo Bills

Team regular-season record
13–3
Games played
15
Completions
304
Attempts
474
Passing yards
3,844
Passing TD
33
Interceptions
17
Completion %
64.1%
Passer rating
97.6
Rushing yards
45
Rushing TD
1

Jason Harris

3rd place

QB · Detroit Lions

Team regular-season record
12–4
Games played
16
Passing
321/512 · 3,894 yards · 30 TD · 15 INT
Efficiency
62.7% · 93.3 passer rating
Further reading
1992QB Cody HarrisonSeattle Seahawks
1992 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1992

Cody Harrison

Voting totals are not documented.

Cody Harrison

QB · Seattle Seahawks

MVP
Team regular-season record
12–4
Completions
353
Attempts
555
Passing yards
4,375
Rushing yards
82
Passing TD
37
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
12
Completion %
63.6%
Passer rating
101.1

Steve Young

QB · San Francisco 49ers

Games played
16
Completions
268
Attempts
402
Passing yards
3,465
Passing TD
25
Interceptions
7
Completion %
66.7%
Passer rating
107.0
Rushing yards
537
Rushing TD
4

Emmitt Smith

RB · Dallas Cowboys

Games played
16
Carries
373
Rushing yards
1,713
Rushing TD
18
Receptions
59
Receiving yards
335
Receiving TD
1

Jason Harris

2nd place

QB · Detroit Lions

Team regular-season record
5–11
Games played
16
Passing
399/637 · 5,112 yards · 43 TD · 19 INT
Efficiency
62.6% · 97.8 passer rating
Further reading
1993QB Patrick Hall Sr.Chicago Bears
1993 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1993

Patrick Hall Sr.

Voting totals are not documented.

Patrick Hall Sr.

QB · Chicago Bears

MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
375
Attempts
565
Passing yards
4,700
Rushing yards
235
Passing TD
38
Rushing TD
4
Interceptions
10
Completion %
66.4%
Passer rating
107.1

Emmitt Smith

RB · Dallas Cowboys

Games played
14
Carries
283
Rushing yards
1,486
Rushing TD
9
Receptions
57
Receiving yards
414
Receiving TD
1

Steve Young

QB · San Francisco 49ers

Games played
16
Completions
314
Attempts
462
Passing yards
4,023
Passing TD
29
Interceptions
16
Completion %
68%
Passer rating
101.5
Rushing yards
407
Rushing TD
2

Jason Harris

2nd place

QB · Detroit Lions

Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Passing
349/548 · 4,421 yards · 35 TD · 14 INT
Efficiency
63.7% · 99.4 passer rating
Further reading
1994QB Tyrese HollowayCincinnati Bengals
1994 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1994

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 98 votes.

1

Tyrese Holloway

QB · Cincinnati Bengals

97 votes98.98%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
348
Attempts
530
Passing yards
4,260
Rushing yards
730
Passing TD
39
Rushing TD
9
Interceptions
9
Completion %
65.7%
Passer rating
107.7
2

Barry Sanders

RB · Detroit Lions

1 vote1.02%
Games played
16
Carries
331
Rushing yards
1,883
Rushing TD
7
Receptions
44
Receiving yards
283
Receiving TD
1

Voting circumstances

  • Tyrese Holloway received 97 of 98 votes. Barry Sanders received the only other vote; no third player received a vote.
Further reading
1995QB Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers
1995 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1995

Brett Favre

Voting totals are not documented.

Brett Favre

QB · Green Bay Packers

MVP
Team regular-season record
11–5
Games played
16
Completions
359
Attempts
570
Passing yards
4413
Passing TD
38
Interceptions
13
Completion %
63%
Passer rating
99.5
Rushing yards
181
Rushing TD
3

Jerry Rice

WR · San Francisco 49ers

Team regular-season record
11–5
Games played
16
Receiving
122 receptions · 1,848 yards · 15 TD
Rushing
5 carries · 36 yards · 1 TD

Emmitt Smith

RB · Dallas Cowboys

Team regular-season record
12–4
Games played
16
Rushing
377 carries · 1,773 yards · 25 TD
Receiving
62 receptions · 375 yards · 0 TD

Jim Harbaugh

QB · Indianapolis Colts

Games played
15
Completions
200
Attempts
314
Passing yards
2,575
Passing TD
17
Interceptions
5
Completion %
63.7%
Passer rating
100.7
Rushing yards
235
Rushing TD
2

Jason Harris

4th place

QB · Detroit Lions

Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Passing
386/606 · 4,811 yards · 39 TD · 17 INT
Efficiency
63.7% · 98.0 passer rating

Everitt Walls

6th place

QB · Kansas City Chiefs

Team regular-season record
13–3
Passing
340/532 · 4,284 yards · 33 TD · 11 INT · 101.0 rating
Further reading
1996QB Tyrese HollowayCincinnati Bengals
1996 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1996

Tyrese Holloway

Voting totals are not documented.

Tyrese Holloway

QB · Cincinnati Bengals

MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
342
Attempts
518
Passing yards
4,180
Rushing yards
710
Passing TD
38
Rushing TD
8
Interceptions
11
Completion %
66.0%
Passer rating
106.3

Brett Favre

QB · Green Bay Packers

Games played
16
Completions
325
Attempts
543
Passing yards
3,899
Passing TD
39
Interceptions
13
Completion %
59.8%
Passer rating
95.8
Rushing yards
136
Rushing TD
2

Terrell Davis

RB · Denver Broncos

Games played
16
Carries
345
Rushing yards
1,538
Rushing TD
13
Receptions
36
Receiving yards
310
Receiving TD
2

Jason Harris

2nd place

QB · Detroit Lions

Team regular-season record
5–11
Games played
16
Passing
378/575 · 4,722 yards · 38 TD · 15 INT
Efficiency
65.7% · 102.2 passer rating
Further reading
1997QB Cody HarrisonSeattle Seahawks
1997 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1997

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 48 votes.

1

Cody Harrison

QB · Seattle Seahawks

39 votes81.25%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
369
Attempts
575
Passing yards
4,775
Rushing yards
70
Passing TD
43
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
10
Completion %
64.2%
Passer rating
107.8
2

Barry Sanders

RB · Detroit Lions

6 votes12.50%
Games played
16
Carries
335
Rushing yards
2,053
Rushing TD
11
Receptions
33
Receiving yards
305
Receiving TD
3
3

Brett Favre

QB · Green Bay Packers

3 votes6.25%
Games played
16
Completions
304
Attempts
513
Passing yards
3,867
Passing TD
35
Interceptions
16
Completion %
59.3%
Passer rating
92.6
Rushing yards
187
Rushing TD
1

Voting circumstances

  • Cody Harrison led the ballot with 39 of 48 votes.
Further reading
1998QB Thomas WallsMinnesota Vikings
1998 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1998

Voting results

Single-choice ballot · 48 votes.

1

Thomas Walls

QB · Minnesota Vikings

27 votes56.25%MVP
Team regular-season record
15–1
Completions
328
Attempts
487
Passing yards
4,083
Passing TD
31
Interceptions
7
Completion %
67.4%
Passer rating
108.4
Rushing yards
-3
Rushing TD
0
2

Terrell Davis

RB · Denver Broncos

18 votes37.50%
3

Tyrese Holloway

QB · Cincinnati Bengals

2 votes4.17%
Team regular-season record
12–4
Completions
291
Attempts
470
Passing yards
3,500
Rushing yards
565
Passing TD
25
Rushing TD
4
Interceptions
13
Completion %
61.9%
Passer rating
90.9
4

Brett Favre

QB · Green Bay Packers

1 vote2.08%
Team regular-season record
11–5
Games played
16
Completions
347
Attempts
551
Passing yards
4212
Passing TD
31
Interceptions
23
Completion %
63%
Passer rating
87.8
Rushing yards
133
Rushing TD
1

Voting circumstances

  • Thomas Walls won his first NFL MVP at age 42 in his seventeenth season. Barry Sanders received no first-place votes.
Further reading
1999QB Kurt WarnerSt. Louis Rams
1999 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 1999

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Kurt Warner

QB · St. Louis Rams

29 votes58.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Games played
16
Passing yards
4353
Passing TD
41
Interceptions
13
Completions
325
Attempts
499
Completion %
65.1%
Passer rating
109.2
Rushing yards
92
Rushing TD
1
2

Tyrese Holloway

QB · Cincinnati Bengals

15 votes30.00%
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
320
Attempts
510
Passing yards
3,830
Rushing yards
630
Passing TD
33
Rushing TD
6
Interceptions
11
Completion %
62.7%
Passer rating
98.2
3

Marshall Faulk

RB · St. Louis Rams

6 votes12.00%
Games played
16
Scrimmage yards
2429
Total TD
12
Carries
253
Rushing yards
1,381
Rushing TD
7
Receptions
87
Receiving yards
1,048
Receiving TD
5

Voting circumstances

  • Kurt Warner led the ballot with 29 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2000RB Marshall FaulkSt. Louis Rams
2000 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2000

Marshall Faulk

Voting totals are not documented.

Marshall Faulk

RB · St. Louis Rams

MVP
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
14
Rushing yards
1359
Rushing TD
18
Receptions
81
Receiving yards
830
Receiving TD
8
Carries
253

Mac Walls

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Team regular-season record
12–4
Completions
261
Attempts
416
Passing yards
2,985
Rushing yards
108
Passing TD
22
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
11
Completion %
62.7%
Passer rating
90.9

Eddie George

RB · Tennessee Titans

Team regular-season record
13–3
Games played
16
Rushing
403 carries · 1,509 yards · 14 TD
Receiving
50 receptions · 453 yards · 2 TD

Donovan McNabb

QB · Philadelphia Eagles

Team regular-season record
11–5
Games played
16
Passing
330/569 · 3,365 yards · 21 TD · 13 INT
Completion / passer rating
58.0% · 77.8
Rushing yards
629
Rushing TD
6

Jason Harris

2nd place

QB · Detroit Lions

Team regular-season record
9–7
Games played
16
Passing
382/580 · 4,781 yards · 39 TD · 13 INT
Efficiency
65.9% · 104.4 passer rating
Further reading
2001QB Mac WallsTampa Bay Buccaneers
2001 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2001

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Mac Walls

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

29 votes58.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
301
Attempts
461
Passing yards
3,650
Rushing yards
92
Passing TD
32
Rushing TD
2
Interceptions
8
Completion %
65.3%
Passer rating
105.4
2

Kurt Warner

QB · St. Louis Rams

13 votes26.00%
Games played
16
Completions
375
Attempts
546
Passing yards
4,830
Passing TD
36
Interceptions
22
Completion %
68.7%
Passer rating
101.4
Rushing yards
60
Rushing TD
0
3

Marshall Faulk

RB · St. Louis Rams

8 votes16.00%
Games played
14
Carries
260
Rushing yards
1,382
Rushing TD
12
Receptions
83
Receiving yards
765
Receiving TD
9

Voting circumstances

  • Mac Walls led the ballot with 29 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2002QB Cody HarrisonSan Diego Chargers
2002 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2002

Cody Harrison

Voting totals are not documented.

Cody Harrison

QB · San Diego Chargers

MVP
Team regular-season record
15–1
Completions
406
Attempts
608
Passing yards
5,120
Rushing yards
18
Passing TD
48
Rushing TD
0
Interceptions
12
Completion %
66.8%
Passer rating
110.9

Priest Holmes

RB · Kansas City Chiefs

Games played
14
Carries
313
Rushing yards
1,615
Rushing TD
21
Receptions
70
Receiving yards
672
Receiving TD
3

Rich Gannon

QB · Oakland Raiders

Games played
16
Completions
418
Attempts
618
Passing yards
4,689
Passing TD
26
Interceptions
10
Completion %
67.6%
Passer rating
97.3
Rushing yards
156
Rushing TD
3

Jason Harris

3rd place

QB · Detroit Lions

Team regular-season record
9–7
Games played
16
Passing
363/574 · 4,583 yards · 35 TD · 15 INT
Efficiency
63.2% · 97.5 passer rating
Further reading
2003QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2003 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2003

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

24 votes48.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
337
Attempts
532
Passing yards
3,895
Rushing yards
782
Passing TD
30
Rushing TD
9
Interceptions
14
Completion %
63.3%
Passer rating
93.2
2

Peyton Manning

QB · Indianapolis Colts

16 votes32.00%
Games played
16
Completions
379
Attempts
566
Passing yards
4,267
Passing TD
29
Interceptions
10
Completion %
67%
Passer rating
99.0
Rushing yards
26
Rushing TD
0
3

Jamal Lewis

RB · Baltimore Ravens

10 votes20.00%
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Carries
387
Rushing yards
2,066
Rushing TD
14
Receptions
26
Receiving yards
205
Receiving TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Matthew "Hollywood" Hall led the ballot with 24 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2004QB Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts
2004 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2004

Peyton Manning

Voting totals are not documented.

Mac Walls

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
366
Attempts
540
Passing yards
4,380
Rushing yards
73
Passing TD
38
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
9
Completion %
67.8%
Passer rating
108.9

Peyton Manning

QB · Indianapolis Colts

MVP
Team regular-season record
12–4
Games played
16
Completions
336
Attempts
497
Passing yards
4,557
Passing TD
49
Interceptions
10
Completion %
67.6%
Passer rating
121.1
Rushing yards
38
Rushing TD
0

Daunte Culpepper

QB · Minnesota Vikings

Team regular-season record
8–8
Games played
16
Completions
379
Attempts
548
Passing yards
4,717
Passing TD
39
Interceptions
11
Completion %
69.2%
Passer rating
110.9
Rushing yards
406
Rushing TD
2
Further reading
2005QB Tyrese HollowaySeattle Seahawks
2005 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2005

Tyrese Holloway

Voting totals are not documented.

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

Team regular-season record
15–1
Completions
358
Attempts
552
Passing yards
4,190
Rushing yards
730
Passing TD
31
Rushing TD
8
Interceptions
11
Completion %
64.9%
Passer rating
98.2

Tyrese Holloway

QB · Seattle Seahawks

MVP
Team regular-season record
15–1
Completions
449
Attempts
641
Passing yards
5,417
Rushing yards
360
Passing TD
55
Rushing TD
3
Interceptions
7
Completion %
70.0%
Passer rating
119.7

Shaun Alexander

RB · Seattle Seahawks

Games played
16
Carries
370
Rushing yards
1,880
Rushing TD
27
Receptions
15
Receiving yards
78
Receiving TD
1
Further reading
2006QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2006 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2006

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

43 votes86.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
15–1
Completions
377
Attempts
572
Passing yards
4,305
Rushing yards
680
Passing TD
36
Rushing TD
9
Interceptions
12
Completion %
65.9%
Passer rating
100.6
2

LaDainian Tomlinson

RB · San Diego Chargers

6 votes12.00%
Games played
16
Carries
348
Rushing yards
1,815
Rushing TD
28
Receptions
56
Receiving yards
508
Receiving TD
3
3

Peyton Manning

QB · Indianapolis Colts

1 vote2.00%
Games played
16
Completions
362
Attempts
557
Passing yards
4,397
Passing TD
31
Interceptions
9
Completion %
65%
Passer rating
101.0
Rushing yards
36
Rushing TD
4

Voting circumstances

  • Matthew "Hollywood" Hall led the ballot with 43 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2007QB Tom BradyNew England Patriots
2007 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2007

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Tom Brady

QB · New England Patriots

25 votes50.00%MVP
Games played
16
Completions
398
Attempts
578
Passing yards
4,806
Passing TD
50
Interceptions
8
Completion %
68.9%
Passer rating
117.2
Rushing yards
98
Rushing TD
2
2

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

24 votes48.00%
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
391
Attempts
583
Passing yards
4,400
Rushing yards
780
Passing TD
42
Rushing TD
12
Interceptions
12
Completion %
67.1%
Passer rating
104.9
3

LaDainian Tomlinson

RB · San Diego Chargers

1 vote2.00%
Games played
16
Carries
315
Rushing yards
1,474
Rushing TD
15
Receptions
60
Receiving yards
475
Receiving TD
3

Voting circumstances

  • Buffalo finished 14–2, with both regular-season losses coming against 16–0 New England.
  • Tom Brady won AP NFL MVP with 25 votes, one ahead of Matthew Hall’s 24. LaDainian Tomlinson received the remaining vote.
Further reading
2008QB Mac WallsTampa Bay Buccaneers
2008 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2008

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Mac Walls

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

26 votes52.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–4
Completions
334
Attempts
492
Passing yards
3,970
Rushing yards
76
Passing TD
35
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
5
Completion %
67.9%
Passer rating
111.8
2

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

23 votes46.00%
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
336
Attempts
542
Passing yards
3,780
Rushing yards
840
Passing TD
27
Rushing TD
7
Interceptions
16
Completion %
62.0%
Passer rating
87.1
3

Michael Turner

RB · Atlanta Falcons

1 vote2.00%
Games played
16
Carries
376
Rushing yards
1,699
Rushing TD
17
Receptions
6
Receiving yards
41
Receiving TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Mac Walls led the ballot with 26 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2009QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2009 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2009

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

28 votes56.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
11–5
Completions
361
Attempts
561
Passing yards
4,080
Rushing yards
760
Passing TD
31
Rushing TD
8
Interceptions
13
Completion %
64.3%
Passer rating
94.8
2

Drew Brees

QB · New Orleans Saints

14 votes28.00%
Games played
15
Completions
363
Attempts
514
Passing yards
4,388
Passing TD
34
Interceptions
11
Completion %
70.6%
Passer rating
109.6
Rushing yards
33
Rushing TD
2
3

Chris Johnson

RB · Tennessee Titans

8 votes16.00%
Games played
16
Carries
358
Rushing yards
2,006
Rushing TD
14
Receptions
50
Receiving yards
503
Receiving TD
2

Voting circumstances

  • Matthew "Hollywood" Hall led the ballot with 28 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2010QB Tom BradyNew England Patriots
2010 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2010

Tom Brady

Voting totals are not documented.

Mac Walls

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
288
Attempts
449
Passing yards
3,340
Rushing yards
42
Passing TD
27
Rushing TD
0
Interceptions
9
Completion %
64.1%
Passer rating
98.2

Tom Brady

QB · New England Patriots

MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Games played
16
Completions
324
Attempts
492
Passing yards
3,900
Passing TD
36
Interceptions
4
Completion %
65.8%
Passer rating
111.0
Rushing yards
30
Rushing TD
1

Michael Vick

QB · Philadelphia Eagles

Games played
12
Completions
233
Attempts
372
Passing yards
3,018
Passing TD
21
Interceptions
6
Completion %
62.6%
Passer rating
100.2
Rushing yards
676
Rushing TD
9
Further reading
2011QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2011 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2011

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

25 votes50.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
385
Attempts
585
Passing yards
4,540
Rushing yards
650
Passing TD
37
Rushing TD
11
Interceptions
12
Completion %
65.8%
Passer rating
101.8
2

Aaron Rodgers

QB · Green Bay Packers

24 votes48.00%
Games played
15
Completions
343
Attempts
502
Passing yards
4,643
Passing TD
45
Interceptions
6
Completion %
68.3%
Passer rating
122.5
Rushing yards
257
Rushing TD
3
3

Drew Brees

QB · New Orleans Saints

1 vote2.00%
Games played
16
Completions
468
Attempts
657
Passing yards
5,476
Passing TD
46
Interceptions
14
Completion %
71.2%
Passer rating
110.6
Rushing yards
86
Rushing TD
1

Voting circumstances

  • Matthew “Hollywood” Hall beat Aaron Rodgers by one vote. Rodgers was First-Team All-Pro at quarterback; MVP and All-Pro were separate ballots.
Further reading
2012QB Mac WallsTampa Bay Buccaneers
2012 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2012

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Mac Walls

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

27 votes54.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
13–3
Completions
343
Attempts
508
Passing yards
4,025
Rushing yards
53
Passing TD
37
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
7
Completion %
67.5%
Passer rating
109.9
2

Adrian Peterson

RB · Minnesota Vikings

20 votes40.00%
Team regular-season record
10–6
Games played
16
Carries
348
Rushing yards
2,097
Rushing TD
12
Receptions
40
Receiving yards
217
Receiving TD
1
3

Peyton Manning

QB · San Francisco 49ers

3 votes6.00%
Games played
16
Completions
400
Attempts
583
Passing yards
4,659
Passing TD
37
Interceptions
11
Completion %
68.6%
Passer rating
105.8
Rushing yards
6
Rushing TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Mac Walls led the ballot with 27 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2013QB Peyton ManningSan Francisco 49ers
2013 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2013

Peyton Manning

Voting totals are not documented.

Peyton Manning

1st place

QB · San Francisco 49ers

MVP
Games played
16
Completions
450
Attempts
659
Passing yards
5,477
Passing TD
55
Interceptions
10
Completion %
68.3%
Passer rating
115.1
Rushing yards
-31
Rushing TD
1

Mac Walls

2nd place

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
355
Attempts
507
Passing yards
4,275
Rushing yards
30
Passing TD
41
Rushing TD
0
Interceptions
3
Completion %
70.0%
Passer rating
120.1

Jason Harris

3rd place

QB · Seattle Seahawks

Team regular-season record
13–3
Games played
16
Passing
380/572 · 4,878 yards · 52 TD · 6 INT
Efficiency
66.4% · 118.9 passer rating
Further reading
2014QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2014 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2014

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

26 votes52.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
12–4
Completions
391
Attempts
592
Passing yards
4,710
Rushing yards
46
Passing TD
41
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
12
Completion %
66.0%
Passer rating
104.9
2

Aaron Rodgers

QB · Green Bay Packers

20 votes40.00%
Games played
16
Completions
341
Attempts
520
Passing yards
4,381
Passing TD
38
Interceptions
5
Completion %
65.6%
Passer rating
112.2
Rushing yards
269
Rushing TD
2
3

J.J. Watt

DE · Houston Texans

4 votes8.00%
Games played
16
Sacks
20.5
Interceptions
1
Tackles
69
Interception-return TD
1
Safeties
1
Forced fumbles
4
Opponent fumble recoveries
5
Fumble-return TD
1
Receptions
3
Receiving yards
4
Receiving TD
3

Voting circumstances

  • Matthew "Hollywood" Hall led the ballot with 26 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2015QB Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers
2015 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2015

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Aaron Rodgers

QB · Green Bay Packers

26 votes52.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
10–6
Completions
403
Attempts
591
Passing yards
4827
Passing TD
45
Interceptions
5
Completion %
68.2%
Passer rating
114.8
Rushing yards
376
Rushing TD
4
2

Cam Newton

QB · Carolina Panthers

23 votes46.00%
Games played
16
Completions
296
Attempts
495
Passing yards
3,837
Passing TD
35
Interceptions
10
Completion %
59.8%
Passer rating
99.4
Rushing yards
636
Rushing TD
10
3

Tom Brady

QB · New England Patriots

1 vote2.00%
Games played
16
Completions
402
Attempts
624
Passing yards
4,770
Passing TD
36
Interceptions
7
Completion %
64.4%
Passer rating
102.2
Rushing yards
53
Rushing TD
3

Voting circumstances

  • Aaron Rodgers led the ballot with 26 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2016QB Mac WallsTampa Bay Buccaneers
2016 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2016

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Mac Walls

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

39 votes78.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
371
Attempts
544
Passing yards
4,440
Rushing yards
35
Passing TD
39
Rushing TD
2
Interceptions
7
Completion %
68.2%
Passer rating
111.5
2

Matt Ryan

QB · Atlanta Falcons

9 votes18.00%
Games played
16
Completions
373
Attempts
534
Passing yards
4,944
Passing TD
38
Interceptions
7
Completion %
69.8%
Passer rating
117.1
Rushing yards
117
Rushing TD
0
3

Aaron Rodgers

QB · Green Bay Packers

2 votes4.00%
Games played
16
Completions
401
Attempts
610
Passing yards
4,428
Passing TD
40
Interceptions
7
Completion %
65.7%
Passer rating
104.2
Rushing yards
369
Rushing TD
4

Voting circumstances

  • Mac Walls led the ballot with 39 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2017QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2017 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2017

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

27 votes54.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
15–1
Completions
397
Attempts
591
Passing yards
4,785
Rushing yards
62
Passing TD
40
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
11
Completion %
67.2%
Passer rating
106.6
2

Cody Lambert

WR · Buffalo Bills

20 votes40.00%
Team regular-season record
15–1
Receptions
155
Receiving yards
1988
Receiving TD
23
3

Tom Brady

QB · New England Patriots

3 votes6.00%
Games played
16
Completions
385
Attempts
581
Passing yards
4,577
Passing TD
32
Interceptions
8
Completion %
66.3%
Passer rating
102.8
Rushing yards
28
Rushing TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Buffalo teammates Matthew “Hollywood” Hall and Cody Lambert received 47 of the 50 votes between them.
Further reading
2018QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2018 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2018

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

41 votes82.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
15–1
Completions
400
Attempts
607
Passing yards
5,547
Rushing yards
237
Passing TD
53
Rushing TD
7
Interceptions
9
Completion %
65.9%
Passer rating
118.0
2

Patrick Mahomes

QB · Kansas City Chiefs

7 votes14.00%
Games played
16
Completions
383
Attempts
580
Passing yards
5,097
Passing TD
50
Interceptions
12
Completion %
66%
Passer rating
113.8
Rushing yards
272
Rushing TD
2
3

Cody Lambert

WR · Buffalo Bills

2 votes4.00%
Team regular-season record
15–1
Receptions
150
Receiving yards
1887
Receiving TD
18

Voting circumstances

  • Matthew "Hollywood" Hall led the ballot with 41 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2019QB Carson CallahanMinnesota Vikings
2019 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2019

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Carson Callahan

QB · Minnesota Vikings

26 votes52.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
10–6
Completions
393
Attempts
575
Passing yards
4,725
Rushing yards
260
Passing TD
41
Rushing TD
3
Interceptions
8
Completion %
68.3%
Passer rating
111.2
2

Lamar Jackson

QB · Baltimore Ravens

23 votes46.00%
Team regular-season record
14–2
Games played
15
Completions
265
Attempts
401
Passing yards
3,127
Passing TD
36
Interceptions
6
Completion %
66.1%
Passer rating
113.3
Rushing yards
1,206
Rushing TD
7
3

Christian McCaffrey

RB · Carolina Panthers

1 vote2.00%
Games played
16
Carries
287
Rushing yards
1,387
Rushing TD
15
Receptions
116
Receiving yards
1,005
Receiving TD
4

Voting circumstances

  • Carson Callahan led the ballot with 26 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2020QB Carson CallahanMinnesota Vikings
2020 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2020

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Carson Callahan

QB · Minnesota Vikings

25 votes50.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
7–9
Passing yards
5318
Passing TD
43
Interceptions
8
Completion %
72.7%
Passer rating
121.2
2

Aaron Rodgers

QB · Green Bay Packers

24 votes48.00%
Games played
16
Completions
372
Attempts
526
Passing yards
4,299
Passing TD
48
Interceptions
5
Completion %
70.7%
Passer rating
121.5
Rushing yards
149
Rushing TD
3
3

Derrick Henry

RB · Tennessee Titans

1 vote2.00%
Games played
16
Carries
378
Rushing yards
2,027
Rushing TD
17
Receptions
19
Receiving yards
114
Receiving TD
0

Voting circumstances

  • Carson Callahan won by one vote despite Minnesota’s 7–9 record, with his individual value carrying the ballot.
Further reading
2021QB Matthew "Hollywood" HallBuffalo Bills
2021 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2021

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Matthew "Hollywood" Hall

QB · Buffalo Bills

23 votes46.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
14–2
Completions
403
Attempts
599
Passing yards
4,775
Rushing yards
-5
Passing TD
42
Rushing TD
1
Interceptions
13
Completion %
67.3%
Passer rating
105.7
2

Aaron Rodgers

QB · Green Bay Packers

22 votes44.00%
Games played
16
Completions
366
Attempts
531
Passing yards
4,115
Passing TD
37
Interceptions
4
Completion %
68.9%
Passer rating
111.9
Rushing yards
101
Rushing TD
3
3

Tom Brady

QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

5 votes10.00%
Team regular-season record
12–4
Completions
485
Attempts
719
Passing yards
5,316
Passing TD
43
Interceptions
12
Completion %
67.4%
Passer rating
102.1
Rushing yards
81
Rushing TD
2

Voting circumstances

  • At 46, Matthew “Hollywood” Hall won his eighth MVP, finishing one vote ahead of Aaron Rodgers.
Further reading
2022QB Jaxson WallsLos Angeles Rams
2022 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2022

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Jaxson Walls

QB · Los Angeles Rams

42 votes84.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
16–1
Completions
407
Attempts
562
Passing yards
4,950
Rushing yards
97
Passing TD
45
Rushing TD
7
Interceptions
8
Completion %
72.4%
Passer rating
119.9
2

Patrick Mahomes

QB · Kansas City Chiefs

7 votes14.00%
Games played
17
Completions
435
Attempts
648
Passing yards
5,250
Passing TD
41
Interceptions
12
Completion %
67.1%
Passer rating
105.2
Rushing yards
358
Rushing TD
4
3

Jalen Hurts

QB · Philadelphia Eagles

1 vote2.00%
Games played
15
Completions
306
Attempts
460
Passing yards
3,701
Passing TD
22
Interceptions
6
Completion %
66.5%
Passer rating
101.6
Rushing yards
760
Rushing TD
13

Voting circumstances

  • Jaxson Walls led the ballot with 42 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2023QB Jaxson Walls / QB Lamar Jackson (Co-MVP)Los Angeles Rams / Baltimore Ravens
2023 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2023

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

T-1

Jaxson Walls

QB · Los Angeles Rams

24 votes48.00%Co-MVP
Team regular-season record
11–6 team / 9–0 starts
Games played
9
Completions
293
Attempts
413
Passing yards
3,945
Rushing yards
42
Passing TD
28
Rushing TD
4
Interceptions
1
Completion %
71%
Passer rating
122.6
T-1

Lamar Jackson

QB · Baltimore Ravens

24 votes48.00%Co-MVP
Team regular-season record
13–4
Games played
16
Passing yards
3678
Passing TD
24
Interceptions
7
Passer rating
102.7
Rushing yards
821
Rushing TD
5
Completions
307
Attempts
457
Completion %
67.2%
3

Dak Prescott

QB · Dallas Cowboys

2 votes4.00%
Games played
17
Completions
410
Attempts
590
Passing yards
4516
Passing TD
36
Interceptions
9
Completion %
69.5%
Passer rating
105.9
Rushing yards
242
Rushing TD
2

Voting circumstances

  • Jaxson Walls and Lamar Jackson tied with 24 votes each. Walls played nine games after an eight-game suspension and went 9–0 in his starts.
Further reading
2024QB Jaxson WallsLos Angeles Rams
2024 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2024

Voting results

Single-choice AP ballot · 50 votes.

1

Jaxson Walls

QB · Los Angeles Rams

33 votes66.00%MVP
Team regular-season record
16–1
Completions
397
Attempts
561
Passing yards
5,000
Rushing yards
86
Passing TD
43
Rushing TD
7
Interceptions
10
Completion %
70.8%
Passer rating
116.3
2

Lamar Jackson

QB · Baltimore Ravens

14 votes28.00%
Team regular-season record
12–5
Games played
17
Completions
316
Attempts
474
Passing yards
4,172
Passing TD
41
Interceptions
4
Completion %
66.7%
Passer rating
119.6
Rushing yards
915
Rushing TD
4
3

Josh Allen

QB · Buffalo Bills

3 votes6.00%
Team regular-season record
13–4
Games played
17
Completions
307
Attempts
483
Passing yards
3,731
Passing TD
28
Interceptions
6
Completion %
63.6%
Passer rating
101.4
Rushing yards
531
Rushing TD
12

Voting circumstances

  • Jaxson Walls led the ballot with 33 of 50 votes.
Further reading
2025QB Carson CallahanMinnesota
2026QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2027QB Jaxson WallsLos Angeles Rams
2027 · MVP season statistics · Voting Not Yet Documented

Jaxson Walls

Los Angeles Rams · NFL MVP. Voting totals are Not Yet Documented.

  • 478/674 Completions/Attempts
  • 5,510 Passing Yards
  • 64 Rushing Yards
  • 49 Passing Touchdowns
  • 5 Rushing Touchdowns
  • 13 Interceptions Thrown
  • 70.9% Completion Percentage
  • 111.4 Passer Rating
2028QB Joe BurrowCincinnati
2029QB Joe BurrowCincinnati
2030QB Jacob WallsJacksonville
2031QB Jaxson WallsLos Angeles Rams
2031 · MVP season statistics · Voting Not Yet Documented

Jaxson Walls

Los Angeles Rams · NFL MVP. Voting totals are Not Yet Documented.

  • 482/678 Completions/Attempts
  • 5,570 Passing Yards
  • 61 Rushing Yards
  • 48 Passing Touchdowns
  • 2 Rushing Touchdowns
  • 15 Interceptions Thrown
  • 71.1% Completion Percentage
  • 109.9 Passer Rating
2032QB Jaxson WallsLos Angeles Rams
2032 · MVP season statistics · Voting Not Yet Documented

Jaxson Walls

Los Angeles Rams · NFL MVP. Voting totals are Not Yet Documented.

  • 483/685 Completions/Attempts
  • 5,685 Passing Yards
  • 55 Rushing Yards
  • 46 Passing Touchdowns
  • 1 Rushing Touchdowns
  • 12 Interceptions Thrown
  • 70.5% Completion Percentage
  • 110.5 Passer Rating
2033RB Jacob HallLos Angeles
2034QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2035RB Jacob HallLos Angeles
2036QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2037QB Jacob WallsJacksonville
2038QB Carson CallahanMinnesota
2039QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2040QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2041QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2042QB Dalton CallowayIndianapolis
2043QB Jacob Walls / QB Drew Walls (Co-MVP)Jacksonville / Los Angeles Chargers
2044QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2045QB Patrick Hall Jr. / QB Maverick Walls (Co-MVP)Las Vegas / Miami
2046QB Patrick Hall Jr.Las Vegas
2047QB Dalton CallowayIndianapolis
2048QB Patrick Hall Jr. / QB Maverick Walls (Co-MVP)Las Vegas / Miami
2049QB Dalton CallowayIndianapolis
2050QB Levi JacksonLos Angeles
2051QB Hunter KnoxMinnesota
2052QB Maverick WallsMiami
2053QB Maverick WallsMiami
2054QB Maverick WallsMiami
2055QB Desmond HollidayNew York
2056QB Kendrick HallNew England
2057QB Tavon KingKansas City
2058QB Matthew HarrisPittsburgh
2059QB Kingston ValeJacksonville
2060DE DeShawn CarterChicago
2061QB Dallas OverstreetMinnesota
2062RB Jackson FosterGreen Bay
2063QB Trent CallowayLas Vegas
2064QB Dallas OverstreetMinnesota
2065QB Cooper MaddoxDetroit
2066QB Cooper MaddoxDetroit
2067QB Jace McCoyTampa
2068QB Cooper MaddoxDetroit
2069QB Cooper MaddoxDetroit
2070QB Cooper MaddoxDetroit
2071QB Cooper MaddoxDetroit
2072QB Jace McCoyTampa
2073QB Jace McCoyTampa
2074QB Cory KnoxKansas City
2075QB Levi CrossLas Vegas
2076QB Levi CrossLas Vegas
2077QB Levi CrossLas Vegas
2078QB Jace McCoyTampa
2079QB Drake MaddoxDenver
2080QB Jace McCoyTampa
2081QB Jace McCoyTampa
2082QB Levi CrossLas Vegas
2083QB Matthew Hall IIICincinnati
2084QB Levi CrossLas Vegas
2085QB Matthew Hall IIICincinnati
2086QB Hunter Walls / QB Matthew Hall III (Co-MVP)Tennessee / Cincinnati
2087QB Matthew Hall IIICincinnati
2088QB Levi CrossLas Vegas
2089QB Levi CrossLas Vegas
2090QB Matthew Hall IIICincinnati
2091QB Hunter WallsTennessee
2092QB Matthew Hall IIICincinnati
2093QB Hunter Walls (Unanimous)Tennessee
2094QB Hunter Walls (Unanimous)Tennessee
2095QB Hunter Walls (Unanimous)Tennessee
2096QB Hunter WallsTennessee
2098QB Devin Branch (Unanimous)New York Giants
2098 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2098

Devin Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Devin Branch

QB · New York Giants

MVP
Team regular-season record
14–3
Award
Unanimous NFL MVP
Completions
405
Attempts
590
Passing yards
4,400
Passing TD
45
Interceptions
9
Completion %
68.6%
Passer rating
109.4
Rushing attempts
190
Rushing yards
1,400
Rushing TD
14
Further reading
2099QB Hunter WallsTennessee
2100QB Hunter WallsTennessee
2102QB Devin BranchNew York Giants
2102 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2102

Devin Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Devin Branch

QB · New York Giants

MVP
Team regular-season record
11–6
Award
NFL MVP
Completions
397
Attempts
574
Passing yards
4,727
Passing TD
43
Interceptions
8
Completion %
69.2%
Passer rating
113.2
Rushing yards
1,056
Rushing TD
10
Further reading
2103QB Caleb BranchWashington Commanders
2103 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2103

Caleb Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Caleb Branch

QB · Washington Commanders

MVP
Team regular-season record
11–6
Completions
383
Attempts
567
Completion %
67.5
Passing yards
4538
Passing touchdowns
43
Interceptions
17
Passer rating
104.5
Rushing yards
133
Rushing touchdowns
2
Further reading
2104QB Caleb BranchWashington Commanders
2104 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2104

Caleb Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Caleb Branch

QB · Washington Commanders

MVP
Team regular-season record
12–5
Completions
405
Attempts
597
Completion %
67.8
Passing yards
4780
Passing touchdowns
45
Interceptions
18
Passer rating
104.5
Rushing yards
164
Rushing touchdowns
3
Further reading
2105QB Caleb BranchWashington Commanders
2105 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2105

Caleb Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Caleb Branch

QB · Washington Commanders

MVP
Team regular-season record
11–6
Completions
437
Attempts
643
Completion %
68
Passing yards
5127
Passing touchdowns
50
Interceptions
16
Passer rating
107.5
Rushing yards
105
Rushing touchdowns
2
Further reading
2106QB Devin BranchHouston Texans
2106 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2106

Devin Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Devin Branch

QB · Houston Texans

MVP
Team regular-season record
11–6
Award
NFL MVP
Completions
404
Attempts
584
Passing yards
4,788
Passing TD
44
Interceptions
7
Completion %
69.2%
Passer rating
114.0
Rushing yards
970
Rushing TD
11
Further reading
2107QB Caleb BranchWashington Commanders
2107 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2107

Caleb Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Caleb Branch

QB · Washington Commanders

MVP
Team regular-season record
12–5
Completions
398
Attempts
583
Completion %
68.3
Passing yards
4675
Passing touchdowns
44
Interceptions
19
Passer rating
104
Rushing yards
172
Rushing touchdowns
3
Further reading
2108QB Caleb BranchWashington Commanders
2108 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2108

Caleb Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Caleb Branch

QB · Washington Commanders

MVP
Team regular-season record
9–7–1
Completions
423
Attempts
633
Completion %
66.8
Passing yards
5024
Passing touchdowns
46
Interceptions
15
Passer rating
105.2
Rushing yards
139
Rushing touchdowns
3
Further reading
2109QB Caleb BranchWashington Commanders
2109 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2109

Caleb Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Caleb Branch

QB · Washington Commanders

MVP
Team regular-season record
14–3
Completions
425
Attempts
617
Completion %
68.9
Passing yards
5071
Passing touchdowns
48
Interceptions
17
Passer rating
108.2
Rushing yards
128
Rushing touchdowns
2
Further reading
2110QB Devin BranchHouston Texans
2110 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2110

Devin Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Devin Branch

QB · Houston Texans

MVP
Team regular-season record
14–3
Award
NFL MVP
Completions
410
Attempts
597
Passing yards
4,848
Passing TD
46
Interceptions
8
Completion %
68.7%
Passer rating
113.3
Rushing yards
684
Rushing TD
9
Further reading
2111QB Devin BranchHouston Texans
2111 · Voting Breakdown

AP NFL MVP · 2111

Devin Branch

Voting totals are not documented.

Devin Branch

QB · Houston Texans

MVP
Team regular-season record
13–4
Award
NFL MVP
Completions
402
Attempts
585
Passing yards
4,662
Passing TD
43
Interceptions
9
Completion %
68.7%
Passer rating
110.6
Rushing yards
625
Rushing TD
7
Further reading
2114QB Cameron ColeDenver
2115QB Cameron ColeDenver