Predicting every NFL Honors award

The NFL Honors are set to be announced on Thursday evening before Sunday’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium. Before the winner are revealed, NFL.com made predictions, ranging from MVP to Coach of the Year.

NFL award predictions

MVP: Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers – Despite the disappointment in the playoffs, Rodgers seems like an easy selection for MVP. The Green Bay quarterback threw for 4,115 yards, 37 touchdowns, and four interceptions despite some injuries and off the field issues. The Packers got the No. 1 seed in the NFC thanks to Rodgers’ play as well.

Of the 29 potential votes, Rodgers received 18 of them. Finishing second — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

Offensive Player of the Year: Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp – Kupp performed so well this season, someone even voted for him to be the MVP in this exercise. Matthew Stafford’s go to wide receiver won the receiving triple crown, leading the NFL in receptions (145), yards (1,947), and touchdowns (16). Los Angeles would not be anywhere near the Super Bowl had it not been for Kupp.

Of the 29 potential votes, Kupp received 25 of them. Finishing second — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.

Defensive Player of the Year: Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt – Whenever you tie Michael Strahan’s single season sack record with 22.5, you’re a borderline lock to win Defensive Player of the Year. Especially when Watt did it in just 15 games after missing two due to injury.

Of the 29 potential votes, Watt received 20 of them. Finishing second — Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase – There was a lot of criticism when the Bengals selected Chase instead of an offensive tackle to protect Joe Burrow. It seems to have paid off, with Chase dominating opponents week in and week out. Chase finished with 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns and will have the chance to extend that in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Of the 29 potential votes, Chase received 28 of them. Finishing second — Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle.

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons – It’s hard to imagine where the Dallas Cowboys’ defense would have been this season without Parsons. One of the most versatile players in the NFL, the rookie play linebacker, edge rusher, and even cornerback for a few snaps. Parsons was even in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year for a short period.

Of the 29 potential votes, Parsons received all 29.

Comeback Player of the Year: Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow – Part of the reason there was criticism about the Chase draft selection by Cincinnati was because of Burrow’s knee injury. However, the quarterback was able to bounce back this season in a huge way, completing over 70% of his throws for 4,611 yards and 34 touchdowns. Most importantly, he will have the chance to lift the Lombardi Trophy Sunday night.

Of the 29 potential votes, Burrow received 23 of them. Finishing second — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Coach of the Year: Tennessee Titans HC Mike Vrabel – For most teams, when somebody like Derek Henry goes down with an injury, your season is over. Not for the Tennessee Titans. Somehow, someway, Vrabel got them to the No. 1 seed in the AFC, finishing the year with a 12-5 record. A playoff loss was obviously not the goal but the overall body of work from Vrabel is undoubtably impressive.

Of the 29 potential votes, Vrabel received 14 of them. Finishing second — Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor.