2017 NFL Picks and Predictions – Regular Season Award Winners: Another NFL regular season is in the books, and while the playoffs have just begun, postseason stats don’t matter when it comes to crowning the top individual players of the 2017 regular season.
For the most part, I think this year’s awards will be mostly easy to predict. Aside from the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, there appear to be clear cut favorites who have stood out from the pack. Of course, voters can always pull a few surprises, but I’m confident my final award predictions for the 2017 NFL season will match the official results.
2017 NFL Picks and Predictions: Regular Season Award Winners
Most Valuable Player: Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
The knee injury to Carson Wentz wiped out Brady’s top competition for MVP honors, and as impressive as Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was this year, he didn’t have that type of unforgettable season that allows a non-QB to win the award. Brady led New England to the top seed in the AFC, and he finished in the top five in almost every statistical category, finishing in the top three in quarterback rating, passing yards and touchdowns. His career accomplishments certainly don’t hurt his case either. I think Brady takes the MVP Award by a comfortable margin.
Offensive Player of the Year: Todd Gurley, RB, Los Angeles Rams
Voters have a way of rewarding the top non-quarterback with Offensive Player of the Year honors, and I expect that to happen again this year. Gurley finished second in the NFL in rushing and scored a league-high 19 times. He also caught 64 passes for 788 yards, putting him over 2,000 yards from scrimmage for a resurgent Rams offense. Gurley emerged as an every-down force for the NFC West champs, and I expect his efforts to be rewarded with some hardware.
Defensive Player of the Year: Calais Campbell, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Although he isn’t the only factor, Campbell played a huge role in transforming Jacksonville’s defense in his first year with the team. He finished second in the NFL with 14.5 sacks, and the Jaguars finished second in the NFL in yards allowed, points allowed and sacks. The veteran had his finest season to date, and he helped Jacksonville end a long postseason drought by anchoring a stingy defensive unit. Campbell should win DPOY honors somewhat easily.
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Kareem Hunt, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Of all the awards up for grabs, I expect this one to be the most hotly contested. My vote would go for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. He led all rookies in touchdowns, and he was more explosive and versatile than Hunt. However, Hunt did win the rushing title as a rookie, and I think that will carry enough weight with voters to tip the scales in his favor.
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Marshon Lattimore, CB, New Orleans Saints
The Saints have had a laughable defense for years, but Lattimore instantly transformed the unit. Stepping in as the team’s top corner and playing respectable football would have been enough, but the rookie finished with five interceptions and 18 passes defensed. Lattimore will win this award in a landslide.
Coach of the Year: Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams
Last year, the Rams owned arguably the worst offense in the NFL. In McVay’s first year running the show, the Rams scored an NFL-best 29.9 points per game with many of the same pieces. Quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley both thrived in McVay’s system, and the Rams secured a postseason spot by winning the NFC West. It was a heck of a turnaround, and McVay will be rewarded by being named Coach of the Year.
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