By Arslan Ubul, PSO Research Analyst
Jan 07, 2021

2020 was an interesting year for the NFL as Covid was an outside threat to the league weekly, but new surprising young stars arised and history was made at a record pace. Rodgers and Mahomes raced for the MVP and the Lambardi Trophy, while some teams found themselves with franchise players like Josh Allen, James Robinson, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, and Justin Jefferson.

 

Here are the 20 most interesting facts to know from the 2020 NFL season:

Patrick Mahomes is taking over the NFL at 25 years old, and there is no denying his chance to become the GOAT.

Aaron Rodgers has had some great seasons, and this is easily one of his best.

The GOAT is showing no sign of slowing down, and may add another ring to his collection.

Josh Allen was one of the best surprises of the season, bouncing back from a down year and playing at a MVP form to lead Buffalo to the second best record in the league.

 

Derrick Henry has claimed the RB crown once again, and proved to everyone why he is still the King.

 

Covid-19 hurt every pro sports league, and the NFL was hit as hard as anyone.

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The historic NFC East made more history in 2020… but not in a good way.

Travis Kelce has dominated the NFL for years now, but truly separated himself as one of the best of all time in 2020. 

With the departure of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick’s dynasty in New England is finally over (at least for now).

Both of these star WRs left struggling situations and then absolutely tore apart defenses in 2020.

Justin Herbert took the starting spot early in the season, and became the new star in Hollywood.

Justin Jefferson is following the steps of Randy Moss as one of the best rookie WRs ever while donning the purple and gold.

After years of misery and horrible seasons, Browns fans can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel for this team.

Pittsburgh had a roller coaster of a season, going from breaking records while undefeated to losing to the Bengals and Washington in two of the biggest upset losses in recent history.

These QBs are terrorizing defenses with their arms and legs at a record rate.

These guys absolutely destroyed offenses all season.

Jaguars got themselves a star after the draft who hit the ground running.

Cleveland finally found themselves a franchise QB after years of searching.

There were some surprising upsets this year from NFL’s weakest teams.

From MVP contender to backing up a rookie, 2020 was a tough year for Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles.

 
 

 

 

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