On Thursday, the NFL released five players for the 2024 NFL MVP Award: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow,

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Both quarterbacks had their doubters leading up to the draft. Now, the AFC divisional round's winner will be within a game of a Super Bowl.

The MVP award won't be decided on Sunday, but the ramifications of the game figure to be immense for the two QBs and their franchises.

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen were able to overcome their emotions and give NFL fans a wholesome moment of sportsmanship following the Buffalo Bills’ 27-25 Divisional Round win against the Baltimore Ravens at home.

The fourth and final matchup of the Divisional Round is perhaps the most highly-anticipated of them all. MVP front-runners Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are put to the test under the bright lights and go head-to-head for a spot in the AFC Championship.

The Texans picked up wide receiver Stefon Diggs last offseason, but his year was cut short by a torn ACL in Week Eight.

Finally, Lamar has a propensity to run more during the playoffs. He rushed 15 times last week for 81 yards in Baltimore’s win over Pittsburgh. The only time he’s rushed for 15 or more times this season was all the way back in Week 1. In six out of his seven postseason appearances, he’s rushed for at least 54 yards.

The NFL announced Thursday the finalists for this season's individual awards, including Most Valuable Player and Player of the Year on offense and defense.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 18: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans scrambles out of the pocket during an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Tom Brady is in broadcasting, Bill Belichick is coaching in college, Mike Vrabel just landed another NFL head coaching gig, and Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman are studio analysts. Indeed, the Patriots' dynasty is long gone,

The Divisional Round is officially over. Here are the grades for all eight NFL teams’ quarterbacks after the Divisional Round.