2021 NFL Award predictions

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<h3>Offensive Rookie of the Year</h3>
<p>Mac Jones — New England Patriots</p>

1/6

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Mac Jones — New England Patriots

<h3>Defensive Rookie of the Year</h3>
<p>Micah Parsons — Dallas Cowboys</p>

2/6

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Jacksonville won 34-14. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Micah Parsons — Dallas Cowboys

<h3>Offensive Player of the Year</h3>
<p>Patrick Mahomes — Kansas City Chiefs</p>

3/6

TAMPA, FLORIDA — FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs attempts to pass while falling in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Offensive Player of the Year

Patrick Mahomes — Kansas City Chiefs

<h3>Defensive Player of the Year</h3>
<p>Chase Young — Washington Football Team</p>

4/6

FOXBOROUGH, MA — AUGUST 12: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots gets sacked by Chase Young #99 of the Washington Football Team in the first half at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Defensive Player of the Year

Chase Young — Washington Football Team

<h3>MVP</h3>
<p>Patrick Mahomes — Kansas City Chiefs</p>

5/6

GLENDALE, ARIZONA — AUGUST 20: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Aug. 20, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

MVP

Patrick Mahomes — Kansas City Chiefs

<h3>Coach of the Year</h3>
<p>Pete Carroll — Seattle Seahawks</p>

6/6

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — AUGUST 21: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks points to the crowd before an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on Aug. 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Coach of the Year

Pete Carroll — Seattle Seahawks

Rob Woodfork

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