Logan Ryan joined the MVP debate with his distinctive comparison between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, highlighting who deserves it more.
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Logan Ryan (Via Imago/Parade/NFL.com)
As the 2024 regular season approaches its end, the MVP debate is narrowed down to two names: Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. While many have made their picks between the two prominent names, Logan Ryan joined in the debate with his distinctive comparison to highlight why the Buffalo Bills star is the frontrunner in the MVP race.
In a recent episode of the NFL on CBS, former Super Bowl champion has made a compelling case for the Buffalo Bills quarterback Allen, arguing he adds more value to his team than his competitor, Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Ryan emphasized that the MVP award should reflect a player’s impact on their team’s success, rather than simply being awarded to the best performer week by week.
As the MVP race heats up, both quarterbacks have compelling arguments for the award. While Jackson has enjoyed a stellar season with the second-highest yards of 3,787 and the highest touchdown count of 37, Allen’s impact on the Bills’ success of being the frontrunner for the Super Bowl could ultimately tip the scale in his favor.
Leading the AFC East with an 11-3 record, the Bills are aiming straight for the Super Bowl as they clinched the playoff berth after a blowout victory against the San Francisco 49ers. And the credit behind their remarkable season goes to star quarterback Allen, who’s having an MVP-caliber season.
However, little does anyone know that he has been playing through most of his stellar season with a fractured left hand. Sources close to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network revealed that Allen broke his non-throwing hand in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Although he said he was “fine,” he was on the team’s injury report till the Week 12 bye.
Though it went unnoticed by many, his hand injury has limited his play. He has made snaps from under center only 15.4 percent of the time this season, which marked the third-lowest rate of his career.