Two San Francisco 49ers players have emerged as finalists for multiple highly-coveted NFL awards. Quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey are both in contention for the league's MVP award, standing alongside Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
At present, Jackson is considered the frontrunner for the MVP award.
McCaffrey has also secured a spot among the finalists for the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. In this category, he is joined by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb, and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
McCaffrey is widely regarded as the frontrunner for this prestigious honor.
Additionally, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan finds himself among the finalists for the AP Coach of the Year award. He shares this honor with John Harbaugh of the Ravens, DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans, Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns, and Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions.
The 49ers finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, earning the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Purdy set a new franchise record for the most passing yards in a single season with 4,280. His stat line also included 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, earning an NFL-leading 113.0 passer rating.
McCaffrey led the NFL in rushing yards (1,459) and scrimmage yards (2,023), and his 21 total touchdowns tied for the most in the league.
The award winners will be announced at NFL Honors on February 8.
AP Most Valuable Player finalists- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
- Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
- Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
AP Coach of the Year finalists
- Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
- John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens
- DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans
- Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
- Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns
AP Assistant Coach of the Year finalists
- Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions
- Mike Macdonald, Baltimore Ravens
- Todd Monken, Baltimore Ravens
- Jim Schwartz, Cleveland Browns
- Bobby Slowik, Houston Texans
- Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
- CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
- Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
AP Defensive Player of the Year finalists
- DaRon Bland, Dallas Cowboys
- Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
- Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
- Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
AP Comeback Player of the Year finalists
- Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns
- Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills
- Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
- Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
- Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
- Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
- Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
- C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists
- Will Anderson, Houston Texans
- Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles
- Joey Porter Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kobie Turner, Los Angeles Rams
- Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks