The Buffalo Bills’ offensive linemen gifted their star quarterback Josh Allen a monogrammed diamond necklace on Christmas, inscribed with his number (17) and “MVP” on the front, and the names of the linemen on the back. This is a rare gesture, as it is typically the quarterback who gives expensive gifts to their linemen.
Allen’s teammates have shown their appreciation for him in the past, gifting him an ATV last year and custom scooters in 2022. As for Allen’s MVP chances, he is still considered a strong favorite, but Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens has been closing the gap with his impressive performance on Christmas Day.
Allen’s numbers are impressive, with 3,549 yards, 26 touchdowns, and a 101.2 passer rating, but Jackson has a slight edge in some statistical categories, including passing yards, passing touchdowns, and passer rating. The MVP race is becoming more of a toss-up, with Allen at -240 odds and Jackson at +180.
Allen will have the opportunity to make his final case for MVP when the Bills host the New York Jets on Sunday, which could clinch the No. 2 seed in the AFC and leave them with nothing to play for in Week 18.