• An exceptional dual-threat capability: Jackson led the league with 8.8 yards per pass attempt and averaged 6.6 yards per carry as a runner, 0.6 yards more than the second-leading rusher among players with 100 or more carries.

• Succeed under pressure: Jackson was pressured on 37.8% of his dropbacks – the 10th-highest rate of any NFL quarterback this season – and thrived where he struggled most. Under pressure, he posted an impressive PFF grade of 83.8, a remarkable 5.7 points higher than the next best quarterback.

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PFF’s honorees are selected through a voting process exclusive to 28 senior analysts, contributors and members of the PFF staff, ensuring decisions reflect the insight and expertise of those deeply involved in the game.

This year’s MVP is Lamar Jacksonwho received 15 votes to secure the honor. The runner-up was Josh Allenwith seven votes, while Joe Burrow rounded out the top three with six votes.

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PFF’s MVP Award, which honors the NFL’s most valuable player, will be voted on by PFF analysts after the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. This year’s winner is none other than Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, who is a clean sweep for MVP awards, PFF’s Dwight Stephenson Award and Offensive Player of the Year.

Jackson’s exceptional dual-threat ability was on full display in 2024. He led the league with 8.8 yards per pass attempt and averaged 6.6 yards per carry as a runner, 0.6 yards more than the next best rusher among players with 100 or more carries. His PFF grade of 94.0 was the highest among quarterbacks and his PFF grade was 3.67 Wins Above Replacement (PFF WAR) Second place in the league.

When looking at what makes him so valuable, there are a number of statistics that illustrate how difficult it is for NFL defenses to defend him.

The Ravens signed running back Derrick Henry last offseason, and the former Tennessee Titans defensive back had an incredible season of his own, winning the award PFF’s Best Runner Award. However, when you look at how his seasons compare to previous years, the Lamar Jackson effect becomes clear.

Henry averaged 5.9 yards per carry in the 2024 regular season, which is not only a career high, but a full half-yard more than any other season of his career.

Derrick Henry’s best yards per carry average per season

The pull that Lamar Jackson has at the quarterback position has opened up more space for the future Hall of Fame running back, and he has taken full advantage of it.

The other statistic that highlights Jackson’s value is what he can do under pressure. Facing pressure on 37.8% of his dropbacks – the 10th-highest rate of any NFL quarterback this season – Jackson thrived where he struggled most. Under pressure, he posted an impressive PFF grade of 83.8, a remarkable 5.7 points higher than the next best quarterback, demonstrating his ability to excel in even the most difficult situations.

Highest PFF grades under pressure in 2024

In a fiercely competitive season that saw both Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills deliver performances that could have secured the award in years past, Lamar Jackson stands out as the PFF MVP for the 2024 season out.