Buffalo Bills: MVP and other midseason awards for the 2021 season

Dawson Knox, Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
Dawson Knox, Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
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Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills (Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

Most Improved Player of the Year- Dawson Knox

This award may have been the easiest to pick a winner, outside of MVP, and that is because Dawson Knox has looked like a completely different player this season. He has become a reliable pass catcher for Allen and on the season has 22 receptions, 303 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns (which leads the Bills).

Knox already has set season highs in receiving yards and touchdowns and is two away from breaking his personal best in receptions for a season. He also was able to do this in only seven games after missing two games due to a broken hand before returning Sunday against the New York Jets.

There is no question that Dawson Knox has become a key part of this offense and that was clear the past two games before Week 10 when the Bills were without the starting tight end. He puts pressure on opposing defenses in how they defend the pass and it helps open other areas of the field. This has been a breakout season for the former third round pick and he should continue to play.

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