NEW ORLEANS — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been named a finalist for the Associated Press Most Valuable Player and he’s not the only player from either of Ohio’s teams up for end-of-year honors.
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Burrow, who led the league in passing yards (4,918) and passing touchdowns (43) this season, was named an MVP finalist alongside Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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Burrow was also named a finalist for AP Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) and AP Comeback Player of the Year.
Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was also nominated for OPOY along with Barkley, Burrow, Jackson, and Ravens running back Derrick Henry.
Chase became the sixth receiver to win the NFL Triple Crown, leading the league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and receiving touchdowns (17) in a single season. He was also an AP All-Pro First Team selection, according to the team.
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garret were both named finalists for AP Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). Other nominees include Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.
Hendrickson led the league in sacks this year with 17.5 and was named AP All-Pro First Team.
Garrett is the reigning DPOY, making this the second consecutive season he’s been up for the honor. He finished the season just behind Hendrickson in sack totals with 14, becoming the first player in NFL history to record 14 or more sacks in four consecutive seasons, according to the Browns. He was also named to the AP All-Pro First Team.
The full list of nominees can be found here.
The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 6 in New Orleans.
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