Every season, when the gridiron lights go out and the echo of touchdowns still reverberates around the stadiums, the best players in the NFL prepare for a special date where they could be immortalized in the history of the sport at the ‘NFL Honors’.
This is much more than just a ceremony for the participants; it is the moment when stories of effort, talent and overcoming adversity come to life on a stage illuminated by recognition and admiration. For more than a decade, this gala has brought together the most outstanding figures of the regular season in a night full of expectations. One by one, the protagonists of the campaign wait to hear their name as the coveted awards are presented.
Categories for the 2026 NFL Honors
MVP:
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)
- Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots)
- Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
- Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams)
Coach of the Year:
- Liam Coen (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears)
- Mike Macdonald (Seattle Seahawks)
- Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers)
- Mike Vrabel (New England Patriots)
Defensive Player of the Year:
- Will Anderson Jr. (Houston Texans)
- Nik Bonitto (Denver Broncos)
- Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns)
- Aidan Hutchinson (Detroit Lions)
- Micah Parsons (Green Bay Packers)
Offensive Player of the Year:
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots)
- Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
- Puka Nacua (Los Angeles Rams)
- Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks)
Offensive Rookie of the Year:
- Jaxon Dart (New York Giants)
- Emeka Egbuka (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Treveyon Henderson (New England Patriots)
- Tetairoa McMillan (Carolina Panthers)
- Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints)
Defensive Rookie of the Year
- Abdul Carter (New York Giants)
- Nick Emmanwori (Seattle Seahawks)
- James Pearce Jr. (Atlanta Falcons)
- Carson Schwesinger (Cleveland Browns)
- Xavier Watts (Atlanta Falcons)
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Brian Flores (Minnesota Vikings)
- Vance Joseph (Denver Broncos)
- Klint Kubiak (Seattle Seahawks)
- Josh McDaniels (New England Patriots)
The 2026 NFL Honors is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026
The date for the 2026 NFL Honors will be Thursday, February 5, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, where Jon Hamm will host the 15th annual event, which will be broadcast live at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT).
Where can you watch the 2026 NFL Honors in the US?
The 2026 NFL Honors will be available nationally on NBC and NFL Network (with streaming available on Peacock and NFL+), ensuring wide access for all fans.
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