NFL Honors 2026: everything you need to know about the awards, nominations, and location
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Super Bowl week is officially in full swing in Santa Clara, and even before the kickoff of Super Bowl LX, one event is already capturing the attention of football fans: the prestigious NFL Honors ceremony. This annual event highlights the players, coaches, and craftsmen who have made their mark on the NFL season.
The ceremony will be held on the evening of Thursday, February 5, bringing together the elite of professional football in a spectacular setting in San Francisco. As every year, the most eagerly awaited moment remains the announcement of the Most Valuable Player (MVP), an award that could well be contested between two quarterbacks with radically different careers.
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams is impressing despite his 37 years of age with a statistically exceptional season. On the other side, Drake Maye, the young quarterback of the New England Patriots, has been one of the faces of his team's spectacular turnaround from bottom of the table to serious Super Bowl contender.
But the MVP is only one piece of the puzzle. Defensive honors should logically go to Myles Garrett, a true force of nature for the Cleveland Browns. With a historic season marked by 23 quarterback sacks, he remains the undisputed favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.
On offense, several talents are vying for the spotlight, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks seems to have taken the lead after a simply dominant offensive campaign. Among rookies, Tetairoa McMillan of the Carolina Panthers has emerged as a revelation, setting new standards for his franchise.
Coaches and masterminds behind the success
The Coach of the Year award could well go to Mike Vrabel, architect of the Patriots' resurgence. Going from a 4-13 record to an AFC title in one season is a feat that's hard to ignore. On the assistant coaching side, Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, appears to be the favorite after orchestrating an offense that was as effective as it was versatile.
The ceremony will take place at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and will be hosted by actor Jon Hamm, promising an elegant and memorable evening to officially kick off Super Bowl weekend.
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