Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detail view of the logo displayed above the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The NFL Honors recognize the best players and coaches in the league over the past season, and this year's winners feature plenty of stars.
Host Snoop Dogg hosts the event from Saenger Theater in New Orleans on Thursday night, with plenty of NFL awards to be handed out.
From a brand-new MVP to a newly minted Walter Payton Man of the Year, the 2025 NFL Honors are always worth considering if you're a fan.
We've got a running tally of this year's winners, with a handful of awards already decided before the show got started. Let's see what the categories are and who this year's winners are.
NFL Rookie of the Year: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after throwing the game winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Salute to Service Award: 49ers TE George Kittle
Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after catching a pass for a first down against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Deacon Jones Award: Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium, Jan. 7, 2024 in Cincinnati.
Jim Brown Award: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley
Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball past Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas (30) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Art Rooney Award: Bills QB Josh Allen
Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) practices before the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Air & Ground Player of the Year: Bills QB Josh Allen, Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase
Nov 3, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) reacts after a play against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880999 ORIG FILE ID: 20241103_krs_gt1_026.JPG
Moment of the Year: Jayden Daniels' game-winning Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: Jaguars DE Arik Armstead
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead (91) walks to be interviewed after a combined NFL football training camp session between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Assistant Coach of the Year: Former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 22: Newly named head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears speaks to the media during a introductory press conference at PNC Center at Halas Hall on January 22, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776272558 ORIG FILE ID: 2195319271
Coach of the Year: Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell
Oct 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks up at the scoreboard in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Comeback Player of the Year: Bengals QB Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes the field for the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Rams OLB Jared Verse
Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) warms up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881135 ORIG FILE ID: 20250105_jko_aj4_017.JPG
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after winning a NFC wild card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Defensive Player of the Year: Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Offensive Player of the Year: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley
Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for on a 78-yard touchdown run against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-1027647 ORIG FILE ID: 20250123_eh_se7_00004.JPG
Most Valuable Player: Bills QB Josh Allen
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776265750 ORIG FILE ID: 2194794649
![Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead (91) walks to be interviewed after a combined NFL football training camp session between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OUGFUEDTPgnitzfjLQ_0LA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3OQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ftw_outdoors_usa_today_article_609/972f4c972d0d2786e076c9a5940e22bb)
