The stage is set for Super Bowl 59, which will kick off this weekend. However, before the festivities begin in the bayou, the NFL will host its 14th annual NFL Honors.
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The NFL’s annual awards show, created in 2012, draws attention to the recipients and nominees at the end of the season. Held in the Super Bowl host city just days before the big game, the formal event offers a chance to reflect on the previous season’s action.
Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL Honors:
When is NFL Honors 2025?
NFL Honors will be on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.
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How to watch NFL Honors
- Channel: Fox | NFL Network
- Stream:Fubo, NFL+
NFL Honors will be available to watch traditionally on Fox or NFL Network, while cord cutters can catch it on NFL+ or Fubo, which comes with a free trial. The NFL says the event will not air live in all time zones
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What time is NFL Honors?
The 2025 edition of NFL Honors begins at 9 p.m. ET. Coverage begins an hour earlier, starting at 8 p.m. ET, on NFL Network with the red carpet show.
NFL Honors awards
Here’s a look at some of the awards that will be given out for player performance:
- AP Most Valuable Player
- AP Offensive Player of the Year
- AP Defensive Player of the Year
- Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year
- Walter Payton Man of the Year
- NFL Fan of the Year
Here are some of the other honors given out, primarily for things off the field:
- NFL FLAG Players of the Year Award
- FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year
- Salute to Service Award
- NFL Latino Youth Honors
- Celebrations of the Year
NFL Honors awards finalists
These are the 2024 finalists for the various awards:
MVP finalists
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
- Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Offensive Player of the Year finalists
- Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
- Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Defensive Player of the Year finalists
- Zack Baun, LB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns
- Trey Hendrickson, DE, Cincinnati Bengals
- Patrick Surtain II, CB, Denver Broncos
- T.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists
- Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
- Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
- Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
- Bo Nix, QB, Denver Broncos
- Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists
- Cooper DeJean, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Braden Fiske, DE, Los Angeles Rams
- Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Chop Robinson, LB, Miami Dolphins
- Jared Verse, LB, Los Angeles Rams
Comeback Player of the Year finalists
- Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Sam Darnold, QB, Minnesota Vikings
- J.K. Dobbins, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
- Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots
- Damar Hamlin, S, Buffalo Bills
Coach of the Year finalists
- Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
- Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
- Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
- Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs
Assistant Coach of the Year finalists
- Joe Brady, OC, Buffalo Bills
- Vic Fangio, DC, Philadelphia Eagles
- Brian Flores, DC, Minnesota Vikings
- Aaron Glenn, DC, Detroit Lions
- Ben Johnson, OC, Detroit Lions
2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominees
Here is the full list of nominees for this year’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award:
- Arizona Cardinals: Trey McBride
- Atlanta Falcons: Grady Jarrett
- Baltimore Ravens: Roquan Smith
- Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins
- Carolina Panthers: Adam Thielen
- Chicago Bears: Andrew Billings
- Cincinnati Bengals: Orlando Brown Jr.
- Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward
- Dallas Cowboys: Zack Martin
- Denver Broncos: Alex Singleton
- Detroit Lions: Jared Goff
- Green Bay Packers: Kenny Clark
- Houston Texans: Jalen Pitre
- Indianapolis Colts: Kenny Moore II
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Arik Armstead
- Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce
- Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby
- Los Angeles Chargers: Cameron Dicker
- Los Angeles Rams: Kyren Williams
- Miami Dolphins: Alec Ingold
- Minnesota Vikings: C.J. Ham
- New England Patriots: Deatrich Wise Jr.
- New Orleans Saints: Cameron Jordan
- New York Giants: Darius Slayton
- New York Jets: Solomon Thomas
- Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Graham
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Larry Ogunjobi
- San Francisco 49ers: Curtis Robinson
- Seattle Seahawks: Uchenna Nwosu
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Evans
- Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons
- Washington Commanders: Bobby Wagner
