Evaluating the NFL's Midseason Awards: Standout Performers and Memorable Moments from the First Half
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Evaluating the NFL's Midseason Awards: Standout Performers and Memorable Moments from the First Half

At the midway point of the NFL season, unique awards are distributed recognizing various players and performances that have defined the past weeks.

We’ve officially reached the midpoint of the 2025 NFL season!

Quote of the Year: ‘If we keep it a buck right now we ass’ – Cam Ward

QB Cam Ward: “If we keep it a buck right now, we ass. We’ve dropped a quarter of our f*****g games.” *Translation: If we’re being honest, we suck. We’ve lost a quarter of our games."

Celebration of the Year: Cam Bynum dancing with Blue

Play of the Year: Trevor Lawrence’s stumble heard around the world

  • Finalists: Titans throw a pick and score a touchdown at the same time

Game of the Year: Buccaneers-Seahawks Week 5

  • Finalists: Steelers-Bengals Week 7, Chiefs-Jaguars Week 5, Ravens-Bills Week 1

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Abdul Carter, EDGE, New York Giants

Comeback Player of the Year: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Detroit Lions

Protector of the Year: Quenton Nelson, OG, Indianapolis Colts

Assistant of the Year: Klint Kubiak, Offensive Coordinator, Seattle Seahawks

  • Finalists: Chris Shula, Josh McDaniels, Vance Joseph

Coach of the Year: Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts

  • Finalists: Kyle Shanahan, Todd Bowles, Dan Campbell, Mike Macdonald

Offensive Player of the Year: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Defensive Player of the Year: Myles Garrett, EDGE, Cleveland Browns

MVP: Drake Maye, QB New England Patriots

  • Finalists: Jonathan Taylor, Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield
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