'Lamar Jackson Day' Proclaimed As Ravens' QB Named NFL Most Valuable Player

BALTIMORE, MD — In an almost unanimous vote, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson received the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award for the second time Wednesday night.

And it wasn't the only recognition for Jackson, who will be honored with his own day this weekend.

Jackson received the award at The Associated Press' 13th annual NFL Honors held at the Las Vegas Resorts World Theatre. The All-Pro quarterback received 49 of 50 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of voters that includes media members who regularly cover the NFL, former players and coaches.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen received the only other first-place ballot.

In his acceptance speech, Jackson thanked Ravens coach John Harbaugh, general manager Eric DeCosta, owner Steve Bisciotti and his teammates.

"My offense, my offensive line, I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done," he said. "I’m not out there blocking, catching the ball, doing everything. It’s my team, it’s a team thing for these awards."

Jackson led the Ravens (14-5) to the NFL’s best record in the regular season, but they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game. The 27-year-old Jackson is the fourth player to win his second MVP before turning 28, joining Patrick Mahomes (27), Brett Favre (27) and Jim Brown (22).

“It's an honor. I guess I'm in elite company," Jackson said.

Following Jackson's receipt of the award, Gov. Wes Moore proclaimed Feb. 11 as Lamar Jackson Day in Maryland in recognition of his accomplishments "both on and off the field."

"Lamar Jackson is a generational talent and this Sunday across Maryland we will recognize him for his accomplishments," Moore said in a statement. "We commend and celebrate him for his incredible achievement as this year’s MVP."

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey ran away with the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. He'll try to add a Super Bowl ring to his trophy case when the 49ers take on the Chiefs on Sunday.

Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett beat out T.J. Watt for AP Defensive Player of the Year. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award in a landslide. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr., Stroud's Houston teammate, won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award, outgaining both Jalen Carter and Kobie Turner by two first-place votes.

The Browns took home four awards.

Quarterback Joe Flacco, who came off the couch to lead Cleveland to the playoffs, was named AP Comeback Player of the Year. Kevin Stefanski edged Houston's DeMeco Ryans for AP Coach of the Year honors by one first-place vote. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz won the AP Assistant Coach of the Year award after guiding the league’s No. 1 ranked unit.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.