Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fist bump after a play during second half action at Highmark Stadium where the Buffalo Bills hosted the New England Patriots in Orchard Park on Dec. 22, 2024. / Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Right now, the majority of focus in the NFL heading into mid-January circulates around one thing – the playoffs. On the periphery, however, we have other bits and pieces that grab fans’ attention – coaching hirings and firings,

Josh Allen has put up huge numbers but if he doesn't win MVP, it could be his third year as runner-up in the voting.