NFL Honors 2026 arrives tomorrow night with the league’s biggest individual awards on the line. Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye battle for MVP honors while Mike Vrabel leads the Coach of the Year race. The 15th annual ceremony airs at 9 PM ET from San Francisco.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Time and Date: Friday, February 5 at 9 p.m. ET from the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
- Host: Actor Jon Hamm brings star power to the awards ceremony
- Broadcast: Live on NBC, Peacock streaming, and NFL Network coverage
- MVP Front-Runners: Stafford and Maye have traded favorite status all season
The MVP Showdown: Stafford vs. Maye Heats Up
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The most prestigious individual award hangs in the balance between two exceptional quarterbacks. Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams threw for 46 touchdown passes, the most prolific season of his storied career. Drake Maye from the New England Patriots led his team to the Super Bowl in just his second professional season.
Stafford recorded the first-team All-Pro selection, showcasing his elite accuracy and field vision. Maye boasts superior metrics in completion percentage at 72 percent, QBR of 77.1, and yards per attempt of 8.9. Both quarterbacks headline a five-finalist field that includes Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, and Christian McCaffrey.
Coach of the Year Battle: Vrabel’s Dominant Run
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Mike Vrabel commands overwhelming odds to capture coaching’s most prestigious honor. The New England Patriots head coach engineered a historic rebuild, taking a team that missed the playoffs to a 14-3 record and Super Bowl LX appearance in his inaugural season.
Vrabel’s competitors include Liam Coen of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ben Johnson with the Chicago Bears, Mike Macdonald at Seattle, and Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers. Vrabel already won the Pro Football Writers of America Coach of the Year Award, receiving the most coaching peer votes.
Complete Awards and Nominees Tonight
Tomorrow’s ceremony unveils eight major award categories including Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and the inaugural Protector of the Year Award honoring elite offensive linemen. The show features performances from E-40 and Too Short, bringing west coast hip-hop legends to the San Francisco stage.
| Award | Front-Runner | Other Finalists |
| MVP | Matthew Stafford | Drake Maye, Josh Allen |
| Coach of Year | Mike Vrabel | Liam Coen, Ben Johnson |
| Def. Player | Myles Garrett | Will Anderson Jr., Aidan Hutchinson |
| Off. Player | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Christian McCaffrey, Drake Maye |
“Mike Vrabel, who led the New England Patriots to a tie for the best record in the NFL, is the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America.”
— New England Patriots Official Statement, Pro Football Writers
Red Carpet Glamour and Star-Studded Presenters
The ceremony promises celebrity star power with Seth Rollins from WWE, Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, comedian Druski, and Madelyn Cline presenting awards throughout the night. Jon Hamm, star of Mad Men and Top Gun: Maverick, hosts the proceedings with characteristic charm and wit.
The NFL Honors Red Carpet Show precedes the main event, beginning at 8 PM ET on NFL Network. Fans can catch all the action live on NBC, with simultaneous streaming available on Peacock for cord cutters seeking full access to every award announcement and celebration.
What Stories Will Unfold When the Winners Are Crowned?
Will Stafford’s record-breaking touchdown total overcome Maye’s storybook second-season resurrection? Can Vrabel make history as the first coach to guide a team from the lottery to Super Bowl in a single season? These questions resolve tomorrow night when NBC broadcasts the answers live from San Francisco’s iconic Palace of Fine Arts.
The ceremony arrives one day before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks on Sunday. Winners will celebrate twice, including another potential trophy moment awaiting those heading to the championship game.
Sources
- NBC Sports – Official NFL Honors broadcast information and finalist announcements
- ESPN – MVP voting trends and expert predictions throughout the season
- Pro Football writers of America – Coach of the Year voting and results announcement
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