In the cases of both MVP candidates, next week’s divisional round game is not only massive in the obvious sense, but for the prism in which they’re viewed historically.

Josh Allen has put up huge numbers but if he doesn't win MVP, it could be his third year as runner-up in the voting.

Right now, the majority of focus in the NFL heading into mid-January circulates around one thing – the playoffs. On the periphery, however, we have other bits and pieces that grab fans’ attention – coaching hirings and firings,

Romo thinks that Allen’s and Jackson’s MVP battle might likely boil down to voter fatigue. This means that voters would lean toward picking Allen, even though Jackson has been just as good, if not better because Allen has never won an MVP while Jackson has earned two of the last five.

For the third time in his career, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback earned AP First-Team All-Pro honors. In 2019 and '23, Jackson followed that up by taking home the MVP. Barring something unforeseen, he's on track to win his third Most Valuable Player award, beating out Allen, who is still looking for his first MVP.

The NFL MVP conversation is going to extend through the remainder of the NFL season, with Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley and even Joe Burrow

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen both seek their first trip to the Super Bowl — and stand in each other’s ways to get there.