And the NFL awards go to . . .
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt follows a play during the first half of an NFL preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 20, in Jacksonville, Fla. Credit: AP/Phelan M. Ebenhack
Our picks for who will win the major awards at the end of the 2022 NFL season.
MVP: Josh Allen, QB, Bills.
Coach Of The Year: Sean McDermott, Bills
Offensive Player: Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
Defensive Player: T.J. Watt, LB, Steelers
Offensive Rookie: Chris Olave, WR, Saints
Defensive Rookie: Sauce Gardner, Jets
Most Improved Player: Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
Comeback Player: Derrick Henry, Titans
Executive Of The Year: Brandon Beane, GM, Bills
Plus . . .
Underrated team: Jaguars
Overrated team: Cowboys
Overrated player: Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
Underrated player: Mike Williams, WR, L.A. Chargers
The Most . . .
TD Passes: Justin Herbert, QB, L.A. Chargers
TD Runs: Derrick Henry, RB, Titans
TD Catches: Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills
Sacks: T.J. Watt, LB, Steelers
Interceptions: J.C. Jackson, CB, Chargers
First . . .
To 10 Wins: Bills
To 10 Losses: Falcons
And:
Jets wins: 7
Giants wins: 6
Bob Glauber retired in 2022 after covering the NFL for nearly 40 years. He was selected in 2021 for the Bill Nunn Career Achievement Award by the Pro Football Writers of America, and is a three-time winner of the New York State Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. President of the PFWA for the 2018-20 seasons, he is the author of “The Forgotten First” and “Guts and Genius.”
