Josh Allen is among ESPN's early 2026 NFL MVP candidates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
ESPN has named Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as a leading candidate for the 2026 NFL MVP award. With 100 days until the season begins, ESPN highlighted Allen's potential, noting he was a strong candidate last year and previously won the MVP award in 2024. The list features only quarterbacks, with Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes among the notable names following Allen. Analysts suggest that if the Bills are successful, Allen's performance will be pivotal.
- •ESPN lists Josh Allen as a top MVP candidate for 2026.
- •Allen was a candidate for last season's MVP and won in 2024.
- •The MVP candidates list includes all quarterbacks.
- •Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes are also among the candidates.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN names Bills' Josh Allen among 10 early 2026 NFL MVP candidates
"ESPN projects ahead on Bills QB Josh Allen and the 2026 NFL MVP race.
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