2025 NFL Awards Predictions: Skilled Picks for MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Prime Rookie, Extra

FOX Sports activities’ NFL reporters make their predictions for six main NFL awards, beginning with the MVP and ending with the Coach of the Yr. For 3 of the six awards, all of our reporters have a unique choose.

This is who it is best to anticipate to thrive in 2025.

NFL MVP

Ben Arthur: Joe Burrow, QB Cincinnati Bengals (+550)Greg Auman: Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens (+550)Henry McKenna: Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals Ralph Vacchiano: Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore RavensEric D. Williams: Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals

Henry McKenna: The thought right here is easy: Burrow would’ve received the MVP final season if the Bengals had made the playoffs. With that in thoughts, I’m suggesting that just about every little thing would be the similar in 2025 for Burrow and the Bengals — besides they’ll make the playoffs this 12 months. 

Cincinnati’s protection shall be terrible once more, which implies Burrow must be transcendent. His stats shall be mind-boggling. And when the Bengals clinch the postseason — and Burrow efficiently carries his group for 2 straight seasons — he’ll stroll away together with his first MVP award.

A greater season from the Bengals might make Joe Burrow an MVP favourite. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Photos)

NFL Offensive Participant of the Yr

Arthur: Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons (+1400)Auman: Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (+750)McKenna: Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings (+1600)Vacchiano: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals (+850)Williams: Davante Adams, WR, Los Angeles Rams (+12000)

Ben Arthur: Robinson is poised for a breakout season in 2025. Final 12 months, his second within the NFL, he had extra speeding yards than anybody not named Saquon Barkley or Derrick Henry. He’s dynamic as a pass-catcher out of the backfield and enters 2025 with a full 12 months of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a inexperienced passer with simply three NFL begins underneath his belt, and three returning full-time starters on the offensive line. Atlanta’s offense revolves round Robinson, so anticipate him to get plenty of touches this season, just like final 12 months, when his 365 touches trailed solely Barkley.

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Eric D. Williams: The 32-year-old Adams, a California native, appears recharged in his return to the West Coast. He’s been one of the vital explosive gamers on the sector for the Rams throughout coaching camp. Adams stays top-of-the-line route-runners within the recreation and may see favorable protection with Puka Nacua getting plenty of consideration on the opposite aspect of the formation. Search for Rams coach Sean McVay to plan inventive methods to create separation for Adams for giant performs down the sector. The Fresno State product ought to flourish in McVay’s offense, significantly within the pink zone, which might result in some profession numbers for Adams if he stays wholesome.

NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr

Arthur: Will Anderson Jr., DE, Houston TexansAuman: Jared Verse, DE, Los Angeles RamsMcKenna: T.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh SteelersVacchiano: Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland BrownsWilliams: Maxx Crosby, DE, Las Vegas Raiders

Greg Auman: I attempted to go somewhat outdoors the highest three or 4 typical big-name choices right here, and I really feel just like the league is simply attending to know who Verse is after he received Defensive Rookie of the Yr Award honors final season. I believe the Rams protection shall be higher and Verse shall be on the coronary heart of that. I’ll boldly name for him to triple his rookie sack complete to 13.5 in 2025.

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yr

Arthur: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders (+275)Auman: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots (+1200)McKenna: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders Vacchiano: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+1800)Williams: Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (+850)

Auman: After Commanders QB Jayden Daniels received final season, it’s refreshing to assume a non-quarterback might truly win this award. Most individuals are enthusiastic about Ashton Jeanty, and I believe he’ll be nice, however Henderson has regarded the half in camp and must be an amazing complement to Drake Maye’s passing in New England. The Patriots could be in line for extra wins than the Raiders this season, so I’ll take Henderson to shock and win this. I believe Steelers working again Kaleb Johnson shall be higher than anticipated as nicely. 

McKenna: No rookie has a clearer path to extra touches than Jeanty because the RB1 in Pete Carroll’s tough-minded, run-heavy scheme. The passing offense doesn’t precisely have a deep array of belongings both, so the offense ought to run by way of Jeanty and tight finish Brock Bowers. Jeanty will put up enormous numbers as a rookie.

Rookie Ashton Jeanty will instantly be the Raiders’ go-to working again. (Christian Petersen/Getty Photos)

NFL Comeback Participant of the Yr

Arthur: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Detroit Lions (+275)Auman: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Detroit LionsMcKenna: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Detroit LionsVacchiano: Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers (+300)Williams: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Minnesota Vikings (+950)

Auman: This looks like a lock. Even when J.J. McCarthy performs nicely coming off an harm, I really feel like Hutchinson has a excessive degree of play to return to as he will get again to well being after breaking his left leg in Week 6 final season. If Detroit is to outlive dropping each its offensive and defensive coordinators — Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, respectively — it would want its stars to play like they’re able to taking part in.

Aidan Hutchinson had 7.5 sacks in his first 5 video games final season earlier than breaking his leg. He cannot wait to get again on the sector in 2025. (Photograph by Gregory Shamus/Getty Photos)

NFL Coach of the Yr

Arthur: Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons (+3000)Auman: Pete Carroll, Las Vegas Raiders (+1600)McKenna: Dave Canales, Carolina Panthers (+1600)Vacchiano: Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots (+600)Williams: Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers (+2800)

Arthur: Morris’ Falcons have the substances to make a giant leap in 2025. Operating again Bijan Robinson, who’s near attaining superstardom, has a strong offensive line in entrance of him even with proper sort out Kaleb McGary anticipated to overlook the 12 months as a result of a leg harm. The line of defense is vastly improved with the additions of Leonard Floyd and first-round rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. Atlanta’s ability expertise on either side of the ball is well-known, too (Drake London, Darnell Mooney, A.J. Terrell Jr. and Jessie Bates III). If Michael Penix Jr. turns into what the franchise hopes, a real franchise quarterback, the Falcons might make the playoffs and hit 10-plus win territory, placing Morris firmly within the dialog for Coach of the Yr. 

Williams: Sure, Aaron Rodgers turns 42 in December. Nonetheless, even within the twilight of his profession, Rodgers is probably the most gifted quarterback Tomlin has had since Ben Roethlisberger. Rodgers, paired with a top-flight protection buoyed by the additions of defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay, shall be sufficient to steer Tomlin again to the postseason — and really make some noise this time. Tomlin will add to his streak of 18 straight seasons with no dropping report, and he’ll add one thing to his mantle that he surprisingly has not received throughout his illustrious profession: an NFL Coach of the Yr award. 

These awards predictions have been made by:

NFL reporter Ben Arthur (@benyarthur)NFL reporter Greg Auman (@gregauman)NFL reporter Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)NFL reporter Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano)NFL reporter Eric D. Williams (@eric_d_williams)

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