NFL Midseason Awards: Joe Burrow Or Josh Allen For MVP? Kenneth Walker Or JSN For OPOY?

Midseason MVP and offensive awards are shaping up around Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow and a tight race that could also include Josh Allen. The story argues Burrow is playing his best football since leading the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance after the 2021 season, this time with the 2026 campaign at its halfway point. His numbers include a 74% completion rate, a 114.8 passer rating, 23 passing touchdowns and 2,386 yards, with just 15 sacks and six interceptions. It credits protection, plus elite receiver chemistry between Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (1,405 yards, 13 TDs). The piece notes Cincinnati’s defensive additions and the possibility of a trade for Jonathan Taylor, while MVP odds on DraftKings list Burrow +210, slightly ahead of Allen.