Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the 2024 NFL MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America, the organization announced Wednesday. Jackson earned the honor for a third time, including last season.

The former Louisville star and current Baltimore Ravens quarterback, once again, is viewed as the favorite to win the award.

After months of speculation and odds, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is officially a finalist for the Associated Press NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Lamar Jackson will find out next month if he wins the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award for the third time, but he appears to be on his way. Writers who cover the league most regularly have given him their nod. The Professional Football Writers of America named Jackson the 2024 NFL's Most Valuable Player in voting conducted by PFWA members.

It's a decision Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is thankful for every day he comes into the office. "I can say there's no player I'd rather have on my team than Lamar Jackson.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen highlights NFL playoff slate: Who deserves MVP? This weekend's divisional round of the NFL playoffs features two quarterbacks in remarkably similar positions. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens are the leading MVP candidates this season.

The finalists for The Associated Press' 2024 NFL awards have been revealed, which means the MVP field is officially set. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen,

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a target of criticism during yet another winter regarding his lackluster postseason record coming off his club's 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday.