Lamar Jackson made a history as he received the Associated Press Most Valuable Player in NFL.
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Lamar Jackson, the second-year quarterback of Baltimore Ravens made history as he joined Tom Brady as the only players in the NFL to receive the Associated Press MVP award with unanimous votes.

The nationwide panel of media members, who regularly cover the league, unanimously voted Lamar Jackson as this season's Most Valuable Player. Jackson got a total number of 50 votes, which is also the same number of media members on the panel. 

Baltimore's performance this season was quite impressive. They had an NFL record 1,206 rushing yards by a quarterback and led the league in offense with a compiled 3,296 more yards on the ground, incomparable in the league's history. The Baltimore Raven finished the season with a 14-2 record and won their final 12 games which is also the league's best mark.

Lamar Jackson's Message to the Kids

The MVP has a strong message to kids who face criticism and doubt. He said: "Make those people eat their words. It feels good when you can make those people eat their words because they're so negative. How are you going to wake up and be so negative about somebody who's not negative toward you or don't do anything wrong? Don't worry about what they say. Do you. Stay focused because you want to be great, and you're going to be great. Just do you."

Jackson continued, "I'm still young and I've still got a lot of work to do. I'm not trying to dwell on what I just did. If I win a Super Bowl, you'll probably see a lot more emotion."

Aside from the Associated Press MVP Award that Jackson received, his team, in general, won big during the NFL Honors on Saturday. Baltimore Raven's Coach John Harbaugh won the coaching honors and Greg Roman, his offensive coordinator took the best assistant coach honors. 

Other players from other teams were also recognized. Ryan Tannehill, from Tennessee, won over Jimmy Garopollo-quarterback of the 49ers- by just one point as the Comeback Player of the Year. Michael Thomas, from New Orleans, earned the top offensive player honors, and Stephon Gilmore, from New England, earned the defensive award.

Meanwhile, 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa got the Rookie honors along with Kyler Murray, the top overall draft pick last April. The coveted Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, went to Calais Campbell, edge rusher for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Michael Thomas is only the second wide receiver to win Offensive Player of the Year. He joined Hall of Famer Jerry Rice who won the same award twice in 1987 and 1993. 

Though Jerry Rice holds all of the significant NFL receiving records, Thomas has made a huge difference with the voters. Thomas has a record of 149 catches for 1,725 yards including nine touchdowns.

Thomas said: "It was just consistency and following our leader, Drew Brees. He's been a tremendous example for everyone across the league. I don't take that for granted. I take notes on how he prepares. [...] Honestly, it's hard for me to even pat myself on the back without patting the people around me on the back because they've helped me tremendously."