NFL Honors
Man of Honor
Awards
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AP Most Valuable Player
Presented by Papa John'sAP Coach of the Year
AP Offensive Player of the Year
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Presented by Pepsi MaxAP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Presented by Pepsi MaxPepsi Max Rookie of the Year
NFL.com Fantasy Player of the Year
Presented by SAPDon Shula NFL HS Coach of the Year Award
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Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
AP Comeback Player of the Year
Presented by LenovoGMC Never Say Never Moment of the Year
FedEx Air and Ground Player of the Year
Greatness on the Road
Presented by Courtyard MarriottPlay of the Year
Presented by BridgestoneSalute To Service Award
presented by USAAAP Defensive Player of the Year
Sponsors
Fantasy Player of the Year
Play of the Year
Featured Headlines
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'NFL Honors' Most Valuable Player: Adrian Peterson
Actor Jeremy Renner presents the Most Valuable Player of the Year award to Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson at the 2013 "NFL Honors." Watch -
'NFL Honors' Steve Sabol tribute
"NFL Honors" takes a look at the most iconic NFL Films moments, as tribute to legendary co-founder and president Steve Sabol. Watch -
Baldwin knocks 'em dead at NFL Honors
Alec Baldwin didn't disappoint in his second year of hosting duties at "NFL Honors." The "30 Rock" star brought down the house with an opening monologue that took no prisoners. Ask Brett Favre. Read
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'NFL Honors': Peyton Manning wins Comeback Player of the Year
Quarterback Peyton Manning had an amazing 2012 season, racking up an 11-game win streak with the Denver Broncos. It earned Manning the title of the 2012 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Watch -
'NFL Honors' Play of the Year: The Ravens' Fourth-and-29
On what seems to be an impossible fourth down, the Ravens made it possible. Baltimore's amazing 29-yard conversion was awarded the 2012 Play of the Year at "NFL Honors." Watch -
NFL Fan Pass: Robert Griffin III backstage at 'NFL Honors'
Adam Rank chats with NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award winner Robert Griffin III, who talks about the Redskins' backfield success thanks to fellow rookie Alfred Morris. Watch -
Simply the best: Vikes' Peterson MVP a year after knee injury
Adrian Peterson's banner day at "NFL Honors" climaxed when he took home the league's most prestigious award Saturday. The Minnesota Vikings RB is your 2012 MVP. Read
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Still got it: Peyton Manning wins comeback player honors
Peyton Manning's miraculous comeback from multiple neck surgeries was enough to earn him the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award Saturday. Read
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'NFL Honors' red carpet: Robert Griffin III
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III talks about his knee injury and mobile quarterbacks on the red carpet Xfinity couch at "NFL Honors." Watch -
Watt is league's No. 1 defender after dominant season on Texans
J.J. Watt ended one of the most dominant defensive seasons in NFL history in appropriate fashion. He is the 2012 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Read
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'NFL Honors' red carpet: Joe Montana
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana joins Alex Flanagan on the Xfinity couch to talk about his expectations for Super Bowl XLVII. Watch -
Peterson named offensive player of year
He fell just short of setting one of the NFL's most venerable records, but Adrian Peterson's remarkable season for the Minnesota Vikings has yielded him at least one piece of hardware. Read
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'NFL Honors': Bruce Arians wins Coach of the Year
Former Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Bruce Arians accepts the award for 2012 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year. Watch -
'NFL Honors' red carpet: A.J. Green
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green stops by the Xfinity couch to break down his 2012 season and show off his stylish fashion sense. Watch -
Panthers' Kuechly snags rookie honor after leading NFL in tackles
Luke Kuechly kept the Carolina Panthers' first-year streak alive Saturday by snagging the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. The linebacker follows in the footsteps of teammate Cam Newton. Read
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'NFL Honors' red carpet: Adrian Peterson
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson joins Alex Flanagan at the "NFL Honors" to talk about his comeback from injury in the 2012 season. Watch
NFL Honors
The night before Super Bowl XLVII, the NFL saluted its best players and plays from the 2012 season with "NFL Honors," a star-studded football and entertainment event. The two-hour primetime awards special from the Mahalia Jackson Theatre in New Orleans aired nationally on Feb. 2, from 9-11 p.m. (ET) on CBS. Alec Baldwin returned to host the show after serving in the same role in the inaugural show in Indianapolis. Seven of the awards being announced were from the Associated Press, including the AP Most Valuable Player.
