The NFL playoffs have put things in perspective for a few quarterbacks. Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals came agonizingly close to making the playoffs but only have themselves to blame after missing out in Week 18 following the Denver Broncos' shutout 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is officially one of the five finalists for the NFL’s MVP award given on Feb. 8. Burrow is a finalist along with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

The finalists for the NFL’s eight top awards voted on by the Associated Press — including MVP, Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year honors — were revealed this week. A combined five former LSU stars,

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Josh Allen and Jared Goff

Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 6, listed in alphabetical order: Brian Thomas Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who leads the NFL this season ... quarter of the NFL Week 17 win Saturday against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium. Earlier in the game, Burrow ...

Nix unexpectedly led the Broncos to the playoffs and accounted for 33 TDs in his rookie season. But he knows he has plenty to work on in 2025.

On this episode of "Broncos in 60," Head Coach Sean Payton talks about quarterback Bo Nix, General Manager George Paton looks ahead to free agency and Owner & CEO Greg Penner discusses the team's future goals.

Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals teammate received the most expensive fine of Week 18 at the close of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Former LSU standouts Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. accounted for three of the five finalists for NFL offensive rookie of the year

Of the finalists for the The Associated Press’ NFL awards to be handed out for the 2024 season, the Buffalo Bills will have three representatives up for honors on Feb. 6 in New Orleans. Read more from

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph helped keep his team’s injury-riddled defense afloat throughout the season, but he wasn’t named a finalist. Joseph recorded a league-high nine interceptions to go along with 83 tackles and 12 pass breakups. His reputation as a “dirty” player may have cost him some votes, but that shouldn’t factor into the award.