2023 NFL awards predictions

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Bijan Robinson

If he’s used properly in Atlanta, this could be a 1,000 yard season — both rushing and receiving.

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Emmanuel Forbes

If Washington’s defense does what I think it will in 2023, Forbes could prove his collegiate penchant for the Pick 6 can also be his calling card in the pros.

Offensive Player of the Year: Lamar Jackson

Surrounded by more weapons than he’s ever had in his pro career, Jackson silences his critics and contends for MVP.

Defensive Player of the Year/Comeback Player of the Year: T.J. Watt

The last time Watt was healthy for a full season, he tied the single season sack record and won Defensive Player of the Year. Both could again be true in 2023.

MVP: Aaron Rodgers

He won it twice with Nathaniel Hackett as his offensive coordinator in Green Bay, where the Packers were expected to win. The two are reunited, and Rodgers leading a team with the longest postseason drought to the playoffs — especially via winning one of the toughest divisions in the league — will almost assuredly add another MVP to his trophy case.

Coach of the Year: Mike Tomlin

I predicted Pittsburgh to win 12 games. If they do that, Tomlin should be the unanimous choice to win an award he has yet to win but should have by now.

Rob Woodfork

Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.

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