The NFL season is nearly a quarter of the way through, and the cream is starting to rise to the top in 2025. As the calendar flips to October, it's time to check in on the various award races around the league to see who is in line to contend for some of the sport's biggest individual trophies at the end of the year.

First up is the MVP award, the biggest individual honor of them all. The 2025 race features a lot of familiar faces, including the last three winners in Josh Allen , Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes . However, Jackson's candidacy has taken a hit after the Ravens' poor start combined with his hamstring injury that could keep him out for a few weeks.

Who takes the top spot? Let's count down the top five.

5. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

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