As the 2024 NFL season nears its conclusion, the MVP race is heating up. A panel of experts has evaluated the top candidates, with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen leading the charge, accumulating 81 points. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson follows closely behind with 68 points, while Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley holds third place with 43 points.

Allen has been a standout performer, tying for the most total touchdowns among quarterbacks. Jackson, the reigning MVP, is making a late push, particularly if he can secure an AFC North title. The voting indicates a strong consensus around these two players, with Allen receiving 13 first-place votes compared to Jackson's 4.