NFL midseason awards: Allen’s brilliance, a Seahawks shocker and a new Super Bowl pick
As the NFL season reaches its halfway point, Graham Searles of The Guardian has reviewed the midseason awards. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills leads the AFC with a 7-1 record and stands out for his MVP-caliber play despite a weaker supporting cast than rivals like Joe Burrow. In the offensive category, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs leads the NFL with 1,132 total yards and 11 touchdowns. TJ Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers claimed defensive honors, while rookie linebacker Arvell Reese of the New York Giants earned rookie of the year. Meanwhile, the winless Los Angeles Chargers were cited as the biggest disappointment, and the Chicago Bears emerged as a new Super Bowl pick.