For the past 11 seasons, being named the AP first-team All-Pro quarterback was a prelude to winning the NFL’s MVP award.

NEW ORLEANS — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won the NFL's Most Valuable Player award on Thursday. He earned the honor over finalists Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, and Jared Goff.

Each team nominates one of their players for the award. Buffalo may have nominated Josh Allen for fun. Allen won for real. ...