Despite being sidelined with a torn ACL that cut his debut season with the Houston Texans short, Stefon Diggs is staying engaged with the NFL world. The wide receiver made headlines recently when he shared his thoughts on the race for this year’s Most Valuable Player, casting his vote for former teammate and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Diggs Offers Praise While Recovering
Responding to a fan question on X (formerly Twitter), Diggs gave an update on his recovery progress and offered his take on the MVP race. The fan asked how he was healing and whether he believed Allen deserved to win the league’s most coveted individual award.
“Recovery’s going great, on schedule,” Diggs assured his followers before adding, “This is the year Josh [Allen] takes home MVP.”
The support from Diggs comes as Allen is putting together a stellar season that has solidified him as the odds-on favorite for the award.
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Allen’s MVP-Worthy Season
Josh Allen has been a dominant force for the Buffalo Bills this season, leading the team to a 10-3 record and securing the AFC East title. His performance has been both efficient and electrifying. Allen has thrown for 3,033 yards and 23 touchdowns with just five interceptions while adding a dynamic rushing element to his game. He has racked up 416 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the ground, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities.
Allen’s consistency and ability to deliver in crucial moments have made him a clear leader in the MVP conversation. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Allen is the favorite to win the award with -400 odds. The competition includes Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (+450) and quarterbacks Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, both sitting at +1000.
A Longstanding Connection
Diggs and Allen share a strong bond from their time together in Buffalo, where they formed one of the NFL’s most productive quarterback-receiver duos. Diggs’ arrival in Buffalo in 2020 marked the start of a new era for the Bills offense, with the pair helping lead the team to multiple playoff appearances. During their partnership, Diggs recorded over 1,200 receiving yards in each of his three seasons with Allen, including a career-high 1,535 yards in 2020.
Even after leaving for the Texans in free agency this past offseason, Diggs has remained one of Allen’s biggest supporters, as evidenced by his recent endorsement.
MVP Race Heats Up
With only a few weeks left in the regular season, the NFL MVP race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years. While Allen leads the pack, players like Barkley, Goff, and Jackson are still very much in the conversation, especially if their performances elevate their teams in critical late-season games.
For Allen, securing the MVP title would be a crowning achievement in a season where he has already proven himself as one of the league’s elite quarterbacks. It would also mark the first MVP win in Bills franchise history.
Diggs Looks Ahead
As for Diggs, the star receiver is focused on returning to full health for the 2025 season after his ACL injury in Week 8 against the Colts. His brief stint with the Texans showed flashes of his former brilliance, and Houston fans are eager to see him back on the field as the team looks to build for the future.
Diggs’ confidence in Allen’s MVP candidacy is a testament to their enduring friendship and mutual respect. Whether or not Allen wins the award, it’s clear he has already earned the admiration of one of the NFL’s best wide receivers. For now, Diggs will be cheering on his former teammate from the sidelines, hoping to see Allen hoist the MVP trophy at season’s end.
