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Jan. 25 (UPI) — Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes acquired 2022 NFL MVP honors from one of many three organizations to vote on the annual award, the Professional Soccer Writers Affiliation of American introduced Wednesday.
The writers additionally named Minnesota Vikings extensive receiver Justin Jefferson the Offensive Participant of the Yr and named San Francisco 49ers defensive finish Nick Bosa the Defensive Participant of the Yr.
Mahomes led the NFL with 5,250 passing yards and 41 touchdowns this season for the top-seeded Chiefs. The Related Press and Sporting Information will title awards for NFL gamers later this low season.
Mahomes additionally gained MVP honors in 2018 from the writers and AP. He acquired Offensive Participant of the Yr honors in 2018 from the Sporting Information.
The NFL introduced Wednesday that Mahomes, Jefferson, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen had been named finalists for AP MVP honors.
Bosa, Chiefs defensive deal with Chris Jones and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons are finalists for Defensive Participant of the Yr honors from the AP.
Mahomes, Jefferson, Hurts and Miami Dolphins extensive receiver Tyreek Hill are AP Offensive Participant of the Yr finalists. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, Seattle Seahawks operating again Kenneth Walker III and New York Jets extensive receiver Garrett Wilson are finalists for Offensive Rookie of the Yr.
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner, Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen and Detroit Lions defensive finish Aidan Hutchinson are Defensive Rookie of the Yr finalists.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, San Francisco 49ers operating again Christian McCaffrey and New York Giants operating again Saquon Barkley are Comeback Participant of the Yr finalists.
Brian Daboll of the Giants, Kyle Shanahan of the 49ers, Sean McDermott of the Payments, Nick Sirianni of the Eagles and Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars are finalists for Coach of the Yr.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen are Assistant Coach of the Yr finalists.
On Tuesday, the writers named Sauce Gardner its 2022 Rookie of the Yr and Defensive Rookie of the Yr. Jets extensive receiver Garrett Wilson gained 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Yr honors.
The AP honors will probably be offered on the 2023 NFL Honors ceremony at 9 p.m. EST Feb. 9 on NBC.
