“We’ve seen him as [the MVP] for a long time now, but I think it would mean a lot to the guys in here that he’s finally getting recognized for it,” said tight end Dawson Knox. “Especially the offensive line. They work their tails off for him. They go under-noticed and under-credited every week.”

NFL quarterbacks typically give offensive linemen gifts around the holidays, but the favor was returned in Buffalo this year. Bills offensive tackle