Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Sam Darnold earned awards from The Sporting News on Thursday after the team made the playoffs for the second time in three years.

Which of the finalists will take home Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year at 'NFL Honors'? NFL.com analysts make their picks for eight of the individual awards.

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