The NFL held its annual awards show, hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, on Thursday at the YouTube Theater at the SoFi Entertainment District in Inglewood, California, right by the site of Super Bowl LVI.
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The Los Angeles Rams (12-5) will play the Cincinnati Bengals (10-7) at SoFi Stadium on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET, NBC).
To the surprise of no one, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers won his fourth MVP award, his second in a row.
During the two-hour primetime special, nods were given to the best plays and players of the 2021 NFL regular season.
Below is a complete list of this year’s awards winners.
Pepsi Rookie of the Year: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
AP Defensive Player of the Year Presented by Castrol EDGE: Pittsburgh Steeler pass rusher T.J. Watt.
Bridgestone Best Moment of the Year: Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s record-breaking 66-yard field goal.
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Presented by NFL ALL DAY: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
AP Offensive Player of the Year Presented by Microsoft Surface: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Presented by Old Spice: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Delivered with Uber Eats: Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour, Bryant Young, Cliff Branch, Art McNally, Dick Vermeil.
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Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award: New England Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater.
AP Comeback Player of the Year Presented by Bos: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow
AP Assistant Coach of the Year: Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn
Salute to Service Award Presented by USAA: Denver Broncos fullback/tight end Andrew Beck.
Courtyard Unstoppable Performance of the Year: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow vs. Chiefs in Week 17.
Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award: Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt.
FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.
Bud Light Celly of the Year: Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Christian Wilkins’s “Worm”.
AP Coach of the Year Presented by Invisalign: Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel.
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Player of the Year: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
Fan of the Year Presented by Captain Morgan: Atlanta Falcons fan Henry Ison.
AP Most Valuable Player Delivered by Pizza Hut: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Presented by Nationwide: Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth.
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