Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the latest player to opt out of the Pro Bowl. He was selected for the NFL's annual All-Star Game but won't play in it this weekend. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was named Jackson's replacement.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is officially one of the five finalists for the NFL’s MVP award given on Feb. 8. Burrow is a finalist along with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Joe Burrow made a surprise trip to the land down under this weekend with an appearance at the Australian Open semifinals.

Between that and leading the league in passing yards, Burrow made his case for the NFL MVP award. Thursday, he was officially announced as one of five finalists for the award. Joining him among the group are Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow played all 17 games this season after missing seven games in 2023 with a torn wrist ligament. He went on to lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns this season and nearly brought the Bengals to the playoffs after a 4-8 start.

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

The "First Take" crew had differing viewpoints on what Josh Allen must do to defeat Patrick Mahomes in Sunday's AFC Championship.

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have fallen short of the Super Bowl despite having six playoff trips in the past seven seasons. There's not much they need to change to win an AFC title, except trust in their current process.

Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 6, listed in alphabetical order: Brian Thomas Jr.

A small handful of elite quarterbacks have completely taken away the concept of parity. Specifically in the AFC.

Jalen Milroe, once a diamond in the rough, is now blazing under the spotlight. The post Jalen Milroe Joins Elite Ranks With Joe Burrow as Major Senior Bowl Update Could Pique Browns' Interest appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Timing is everything and Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow and Jared Goff all have the same problem: Bad timing. They played when Patrick Mahomes did.