2026 NFL midseason awards: Joe Burrow, Greg Rousseau and David Bailey among my selections
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Key Points:
- Joe Burrow is having a stellar 2026 season, leading the Bengals with top league stats in completion percentage, passing yards, touchdowns, and passer rating, making him the clear MVP favorite.
- Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace to join NFL legends with consecutive Offensive Player of the Year awards, leading in yards, touchdowns, and first downs despite facing tough coverage.
- Buffalo's pass rusher Rousseau is enjoying a breakout season with consistent sacks, forced fumbles, and passes defensed, positioning himself as a top defensive player midseason.
- San Francisco's Trent Williams continues to excel as a dominant tackle at age 38, combining power and agility to anchor the 49ers' offensive line despite a current shoulder injury.
- Rookie standouts like wide receiver Jalin Boston and edge rusher Bailey are making significant impacts, with Boston leading rookies in receiving yards and Bailey excelling in sacks and forced fumbles.
