During the week of January 16-20, 2017, the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) handed out its 2016 On-Field Awards. Here is a summary of the award winners, as voted on by the PFWA membership: MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons DEFENSIVE PLAYER […]
Green Bay wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who rebounded from a season-ending knee injury suffered in the 2015 preseason to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2016, was selected as the 2016 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Atlanta linebacker Vic Beasley, who […]
Dallas’ Jason Garrett, who led the Cowboys to a 13-3 record and the NFC’s No. 1 seed, was selected as the 2016 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie, whose moves helped the Raiders reach the playoffs for the first […]
Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, who led the top-scoring offense in the NFL with franchise records in passing yards (4,944) and touchdowns (38), was selected as the 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack, […]
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who led the NFL in rushing yards, was selected as the 2016 Rookie of the Year and 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa, who led all NFL rookies in sacks, […]
The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs each placed a league-high four players on the 2016 All-NFL team, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). The Cowboys had four members of the offense on the All-NFL team: rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott, center Travis Frederick, guard Zack Martin and tackle […]
