Lamar Jackson will find out next month if he wins the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award for the third time, but he appears to be on his way.

Writers who cover the league most regularly have given him their nod. The Professional Football Writers of America named Jackson the 2024 NFL’s Most Valuable Player in voting conducted by PFWA members.

It’s another indication that Jackson is the favorite to be named the league’s MVP again during Super Bowl week. When he was named the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2023, Jackson was also named the PFWA’s MVP.

Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title, Jackson was first-team All-Pro and set career highs for passing yards (4,172), touchdown passes (41), quarterback rating (119.6) and completions (316).

He led the league in rushing yards by a quarterback (915) and became the first player in league history with at least 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards. He also became the league’s all-time rushing leader at quarterback with 6,173 yards, surpassing the previous record held by Michael Vick (6,109).

Jackson’s third MVP from the PFWA ties him with quarterback Tom Brady (2007, 2010 and 2017) for second-most in the organization’s history. Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers received the award four times from the PFWA.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL with 2,005 rushing yards, was named PFWA Offensive Player of the Year. Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who surrendered the fewest receiving yards at his position when targeted by opposing quarterbacks, was named PFWA Defensive Player of the Year.