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AP NFL Award finalists

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 5, listed in alphabetical order:

MVP

Josh Allen

Trevor Lawrence

Drake Maye

Christian McCaffrey

Matthew Stafford

Coach of the Year

Liam Coen

Ben Johnson

Mike Macdonald

Kyle Shanahan

Mike Vrabel

Assistant Coach of the Year

Vic Fangio

Brian Flores

Vance Joseph

Klint Kubiak

Josh McDaniels

Comeback Player of the Year

Stefon Diggs

Aidan Hutchinson

Trevor Lawrence

Christian McCaffrey

Dak Prescott

Defensive Player of the Year

Will Anderson Jr.

Nik Bonitto

Myles Garrett

Aidan Hutchinson

Micah Parsons

Offensive Player of the Year

Drake Maye

Christian McCaffrey

Puka Nacua

Bijan Robinson

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Abdul Carter

Nick Emmanwori

James Pearce Jr.

Carson Schwesinger

Xavier Watts

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Jaxson Dart

Emeka Egbuka

TreVeyon Henderson

Tetairoa McMillan

Tyler Shough

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AP NFL Award finalists | iNFOnews.ca
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence works out prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP NFL Award finalists | iNFOnews.ca
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey warms up before an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
AP NFL Award finalists | iNFOnews.ca
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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