Analysts identify Josh Allen and Josiah Trotter as 2026 NFL award candidates

Analyst Bryan Knowles released updated projections for the 2026 NFL season awards. Josh Allen currently holds the top position in the MVP race, driven by volume expectations and team circumstances. The projections also identify Josiah Trotter as a candidate for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, although the analyst characterizes this selection as a longshot. These evaluations rely on league-wide DVOA projections produced by Aaron Schatz. The analysis focuses on volume-based paths for top performers and identifies potential contenders across various award categories as the season begins. The forecasts are intended to provide a framework for assessing player performance relative to expectations throughout the upcoming schedule.

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