Josh Allen given ‘MVP’ medallion from Buffalo Bills offensive line weeks before NFL’s highest honor is awarded
The NFL’s official MVP won’t be revealed until early 2025, but as far as the Buffalo Bills offensive line is concerned, that honor already belongs to quarterback Josh Allen.
And as a reward for his superlative season, the group presented a diamond-studded “MVP” medallion to Allen, who proudly displayed it on social media.
“The box is the sickest thing there is,” said an elated Allen as he posed for left tackle Dion Dawkins’ camera. That’s so sick.’
Not only is the medallion covered in shiny diamonds, but the piece is shaped like a jersey with Allen’s No. 17 on the front below the letters: MVP.
And on the back are the names of both the starting and backup offensive linemen: Dawkins, David Edwards, Conner McGovern, O’Cyrus Torrence, Spencer Brown, Ryan Van Demark, Alec Anderson, Will Clapp, Richard Gouraige, Tylan Grable, Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, Mike Edwards and Tommy Doyle.
Of course, not everyone agreed with the gift.
Not only is the medallion covered in shiny diamonds, but the piece is shaped like a jersey with Allen’s No. 17 on the front below the letters: MVP
Many on Instagram saw the gift as foolish considering the strong play of the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
“How do you give him an MVP chain without an MVP?” asked one commenter on Instagram.
‘Shame [Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is] win,” another added, echoing a belief shared by many on social media.
“Why doesn’t it have Lamar’s number on it?” asked one critic.
Usually, it’s quarterbacks’ Christmas gifts for offensive linemen that draw attention. For example, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow donated Japanese katana swords to his line.
Allen previously admitted that the annual tradition is starting to get a bit too expensive, even though he has a $258 million deal that will pay him $60 million in salary and bonuses this season.
According to BetMGM, the former Wyoming star is a -500 favorite to win his first MVP this season. Jackson, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Lions quarterback Jared Goff round out the top four.
Allen’s success for the 12-3 Bills is all the more remarkable considering the health issues he has had this season. Most recently, Allen hurt his elbow during his team’s win over the New England Patriots on Sunday night.
Earlier on Sunday, it emerged that Allen broke his hand in the first Bills game of the season
Josh Allen broke the pain barrier again as the Bills defeated the Patriots on Sunday
The MVP candidate didn’t seem concerned about the issue when he spoke to CBS after the game, but his team can’t afford for him to get seriously hurt with the playoffs looming.
“Oh, you’re talking about — I fell and got helmeted to the bone,” Allen said of the incident that occurred in the fourth quarter.
“I went to throw the next one, but I had no feeling in my hand. So I came out a little shaky. Hell, it happens sometimes. We move on.’
Earlier on Sunday, it emerged that Allen broke his left hand during a touchdown run in the Bills’ opening game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals.
The signal caller was previously on the Bills’ injured list due to a hand injury in Week 12, but the extent of his pain was not previously known.
The only noticeable difference is the number of snaps Allen takes under center instead of out of the shotgun – a sign that the Bills are desperately trying to protect their prized quarterback.