Allen, who led Buffalo to a fifth straight AFC East title, got 27 first-place votes to Jackson’s 23 and finished with 383 points. He received 22 second-place votes and one third.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 26: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the NFC Championship ...

Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat ...

The NFL Honors red carpet is open ahead of the AP awards show that will announced the league's MVP among other awards.

Eagles shout out Saquon Barkley after the star running back wins Offensive Player of the Year award at NFL Honors ...

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley won AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, with 35 of the 50 first-place votes.