BenchwarmerBran's Midseason NFL Awards! - 2023

[@CGYT_Gaming]

Amazing video bran! Gotta say, putting Ryan Fitzpatrick as MVP despite him not starting is a bold move! Awesome take!

[@benchwarmerbran]

Sometimes you have to take a stand and that's what I chose to do.

[@maverickmissile801]

lmfao

[@SnuggieMaple]

@@benchwarmerbranw

[@Cybele12]

He should’ve won every award in my opinion

[@scranemdranem336]

@@Cybele12ryan fitzpatrick is my DROY

[@ryanbutler5431]

I knew Josh McDaniels would win coach of the year!

[@Riddiep23]

Who TF is that 😂😂

[@spidamitchell8311]

Urban Meyer

[@Jackson54321]

@@Riddiep23ur a casual (unless ur trolling).

[@GoBucs0221]

@@Riddiep23Bro started watching football last week 💀

[@IndieRockerForever]

Man, Trey Lance sweeping the awards was unexpected, but I got to respect you.

[@Gwendolyn-Plays]

2025-26 CBPY (competing with Hendon Hooker)

[@KyrutoGaming]

"Comeback Player Of The Year is Damar Hamiln no doubt" Joe Flacco: Not on my watch........😂

[@alexschubertcomedy]

Really bold of you to say that the first half MVP was Shohei Ohtani. I’m pretty sure he’s a baseball player, Bran

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

He’d probably play both ways in football and be amazing too

[@KermitTFYT]

Congrats to the saints for competing with Dennis Allen as head coach.

[@ContextReallyMatters]

😂

[@fennecboi5527e]

As a saints fan, thank you. (oh my god oh my god oh my god were leading our division)

[@KermitTFYT]

@@fennecboi5527e I am too.

[@ilovemy3subs628]

@@fennecboi5527eu guys are in a division?

[@OmegaReconGaming]

Can you imagine if Antony pierce won the coach of the year award? Just another shot at Josh McDaniels.

[@Mr.X2188]

For OROY, what about Sam LaPorta? He is already a top 3 tight end in the league and is arguably the best TE. He should at least be in the conversation.

[@ACrazedGaming]

He's a monster and I'm excited for him #onepride

[@bezllama3325]

Stroud is amazing at a more premium position

[@tanneredge9774]

No. Michael Mayer would have passed him if he didn’t have Jimmy Noodle Arm crappolo throwing to him.

[@IndieRockerForever]

As a LaPorta fantasy earner, I can agree that he is OROTY material if it wasn’t for Stroud

[@SomeRandomParticle]

He's most likely not going to win it

[@PSkyukido]

Leaving the numbers aside, Stroud has the absurd td/into ratio, and may in fact be the entire reason that Houston is even a little relevant. He might well take MVP

[@hackerkiller2131]

That ratio is exactly why Josh Allen won’t win MVP. He’s a turnover machine rn

[@garrettclark9850]

@@hackerkiller2131agreed

[@nasis18]

Dude is playing lights out. I wish Carolina had taken him.

[@treyway6301]

​@@nasis18if Carolina had taken him he wouldn't be playing good

[@JacobBurhanna]

“The psychopath in Cleveland” love that😂

[@CardsMurderMyEmotions]

Having Nathan Peterman winning MVP was an interesting choice, but I respect it.

[@kashaw4721]

Byron Young needs to be mentioned more for DROY

[@maskedman5657]

Nominated. Idk about winning it over Carter.

[@kimyona9746]

​@@maskedman5657I would say it goes: 1. Carter 2. Spoonman 3. B Young

[@tupup3229]

Why?

[@kimyona9746]

@@tupup3229 leads rookies in pressures and has the second most efficient pressure rate behind Jalen Carter amongst rookies

[@kashaw4721]

@@kimyona9746 also pretty sure he leads rookies in sacks

[@Dr_DorkMD]

The award for criminally underused, it goes to bijan robinson!

[@justaguy5342]

This is really funny to look back on. That MVP convo went TOUGH

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Bill Belichick: Why am I getting a pile of Tortillas? Ben: That's your trophy for best botching of a franchise's legacy award.

[@mickey8039]

Bro the afc norths d line is incredible. Myles Garrett, TJ Watt, and Trey Hendrickson, WOW!

[@xboxbam3979]

Imagine if just two of those three were on the same team this year... That'd be frightning for any offensive line.

[@ilovemy3subs628]

N then the ravens lead the league in sacks

[@mickey8039]

@@ilovemy3subs628 I forgot about that, damn

[@nikodraganic]

Giving the MVP to Baker Mayfield is pretty bold

[@BigTiger_99]

I’m gonna be honest, I can definitely see the argument for making Chase Claypool the Offensive Player of the Year (who isn’t a Quarterback except for the years we want it to be a Quarterback).

[@venomto9310]

Russ at mvp is an odd choice but I respect it

[@100percentbroncos]

Let’s Ride, that’s my QB

[@TheMayer77]

@@100percentbroncos oh!

[@justanumber1839]

love the chaos

[@maskedman5657]

UNLIMITED

[@antdakid204]

Nick siriani should definitely be in the COTY conversation back to back seasons with the best record.

[@RandomK1d_]

This aged very well😂

[@HBTLions]

Rodgers had some newer type of achilles surgery called like a speed bridge or something that other players who tore achilles had a different procedure so thats probably the only thing even allowing such a fast return

[@HBTLions]

@baronvonslambert I mean I'm skeptical too but I didn't think that much into it...

[@Saint2120]

Give Foster Monrou comeback player of the year. He got diagnosed with cancer and started playing for the Saints will doing treatment. HE ALMOST HAS A TD IN EVERY GAME!!!

[@jerodgraham6623]

This would be a pretty good pick. I’m happy Hamlin gets to continue his career, but what has he done this season? Has he even played? If he wins, it’s nonsense.

[@dylanclunk9354]

Who’s here after Joe Flacco won

[@Chaseiscookin]

I am but in his defense Joe Flacco came later in the season before this vid

[@NoahTheCommandersfan]

Lol

[@bigmanspino2046]

Seeing his mvp pick after the eagles collapse is hilarious

[@Olaveishim]

This guy is so funny. I love the long vids keep it up

[@napezischulte44]

I really think people’s opinions like Brans should really be considered by the nfl. The research they put in is more impressive.

[@neBen_]

"Enough children, I hate kids" - Bran

[@raider_reaper_4194]

Maxx Crosby leads the league in Tackles for Loss. Tackles by a DE. QB Pressures , 2nd in Sacks and has FF , FR , and a Freakin Saftey!!!!!

[@Jellyfilled4289]

Putting mitch trubisky at mvp is a bold mood.... i like it

[@MarbioKing3732.5]

Jason Kelce as OPOY? Damn, that's bold.

[@ZynithLuvsU]

I think Trey Hendrickson needs to be a honorable mention for DPOY

[@williamperry01]

ABSOLUTELY.

[@KinGxSTuDx]

For sure Absolute doggg on the field

[@retroguy3344]

finally someone who acknowledges Hendrickson’s greatness

[@ajyang6579]

The comeback player of the year is Joshua Dobbs

[@maskedman5657]

I would have Hill or Mahomes as my pick for mid season MVP. Also that ad before MVP was mad disrespectful.

[@brianstabile165]

Bruh Mahomes is worst than Jared Goff

[@OneNateS]

I think bran probably has the best Content Creator Brand Deal right now, dude just gets Jack Links for free to advertise when you usually have to pay north of 20 for a bag

[@ImTamTastic]

The number of bags they sent him is obscene lol

[@iamtylerdean]

“Crosby needs to get his sack totals up” literally tied with Watt and Garrett in sacks for #2 and leads the NFL in pressures by a large margin.

[@tanneredge9774]

It’s cause he’s a Raider. Bran doesn’t like us.

[@-_-ale-_]

As a Packers fan, that Brian Branch shout depressed me

[@n64p3]

How is Brock Purdy not being talked about? Dude is balling out

[@menandmen1]

I love chase claypool taking home all the awards! Awesome take man

[@adamstone8885]

Bold of you to have all pro long snapper Andrew DePaola winning mvp and offensive player of the year but I respect the take

[@Callsign_Spartacus_37Fox]

The Bill Walsh coaching tree, through Seifert, then Papa Shanahan, to Son Shanahan has added some nice branches in Saleh, McDaniels, and Ryans.

[@bendubz9000]

Think McVay counts as part of that tree too, which adds LaFleur, Taylor, Staley and KOC. I know Staley and MLF aren't exactly flavour of the month tight now, but that's still 4 worthwhile additions

[@rhettrozbicki3127]

Dude can rock a loose-fitting suit and still look handsome.

[@Jz.wrld_]

This is a great vid bran! Get it up

[@Cupcub71]

No OROY mention for the Cowboys kicker who still hasn't missed a single kick all year?

[@wmh2149]

Brandon looking nice with that suit

[@NETiger3]

Wow Tom Brady at MVP good take

[@essence6603]

DaRon Bland needs to be in the DPOTY convo

[@whocares43003]

9er fan and completely agree

[@JB-tl8rj]

Here are my own midseason awards real quick becuase even though no one cares I can share my opinions amyway MVP: Chirstain Mcaffrey OPOY: AJ Brown DPOY: Myles Garrett OROY: CJ Stroud DROY: Devon Witherspoon COY: John Harbough CPOY: Damar Hamlin And finally we have a few awards I myself have made up Surprise Performer of the Year (Someone with little expectations going in that is defying any notions about them ): Adam Theilin Most Improved Rookie: Sam Howell Most Improved Player: Russell Wilson The Leaky Raft Award (Someone who balls out while the orginzation around them falls apart): Saquon Barkley The Ryan Fitzpatrick Award (An award for journeymen who are loved): Josh Dobbs

[@zacchaeush111]

As a huge Lamar Jackson and Ravens fan, i totally agree with your take about the MVP thing. He's been playing fantastic, but he hasn't had to backpack and do it all himself

[@bendubz9000]

Lamar is simultaneously arguably the best QB in the league right now and also someone who should be nowhere near the MVP race currently, it's wild

[@hbomb5362]

Hey, Jalen Hall gets the Daddy Hat

[@steelerscountry422]

Can we notice the most logical options for CPOY are almost ALL from the AFC east lol

[@renyk4903]

Good call on making Hingle McCringleberry CPOTY. Well deserved.

[@nealegrage3119]

Danielle Hunter should get DPOTY. Most sacks, most TFLs and most pressures this season. Common

[@3lockrock631]

As great as Hamlin's recovery has been, he shouldn't even sniff comeback player of the year. Before the Fauci poke got him, Hamlin was just a bit player. Hes on an active roster now, but he isn't playing let alone playing at an incredible level. If he had previous starter value and then came back a played an exemplary season, then i might consider him. He really hasn't made a comeback. Maybe, if he actually plays NEXT year, then he would have truly comeback.

[@bjbprod]

Im saying that droty is devon Witherspoon but for dpoy i think it was a great pick picking sam franklin jr

[@NLSNcs]

Nobody show Tom Grossi this video seeing Branch mentioned might drive him mad

[@micahgroff7873]

Finally, someone giving Hurts the respect he deserves

[@MarcSollod]

Love the videos! Keep it up! You’ve done a video of fighting coaches…how about kickers???🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

[@steelersfan757]

Josh Dobbs should really get consideration for CPOTY

[@TheSirondil]

Re: Rodgers and Achiless- A QB doesn't need any of that explosiveness, which is the last thing to come back after an achilles (if ever). He just needs stability. And it's his non plant leg. A QB doesn't rely on his achiles tendon like an RB or WR would. Rodgers just needs it to be stable enough to not re-injure it and be able to jog with a heavy duty ankle brace and tape job.

[@koolkat7922]

Bran you didn't mention Danielle Hunter at all for defensive player of the year besides the Myles Garrett him having more sacks

[@raider_reaper_4194]

Real shit , I got Crosby #1 & Hunter #2 , TJ Watt #3

[@alexwirtz9780]

I'm going to be bold and say CMC will be the MVP for the year. I know non-QBs (especially RBs) never win this award but he has easily been added the most value to his team (at least offensively) over any other player and since no QB has stood out heads and shoulders over anyone else, there isn't a better year to break the trend of MVP only going to QBs. If the 49ers were still at the top of the league record wise, he would probably be the runaway favorite.

[@halwa9528]

RBS win it more than WRs, he's far more likely to win it than Tyreek tbh who'll split votes with Tua, whereas we all know McCaffrey makes that offense tick not Purdy

[@TheGrumpyHobo]

The Josh Allen argument for MVP didn't age well. That loss to the Broncos with all those turnovers... it was rough. I hope he turns it around, but he's just not in the conversation anymore, in my opinion.

[@raider_reaper_4194]

Maxx Crosby DPOY 🏆

[@collinceciu8776]

lowkey danielle hunter is my dpoy so far. he's been playing out of his mind

[@adamrahman2341]

To preface this comment, I am and am not a homer. I know that this was 3 weeks ago, but as of today, Dak is: Comp/ Att: 288/411 (70.1%) Yards: 3,234yds (7.9 yds/att avg) TD/INT: 26/6 Rating: 108.3 QBR: 75.6. Car: 41 carries Yards: 174 YPC: 4.2avg TD: 2 Hurts on the other hand has: Comp/ Att: 268/403 (66.5%) Yards: 2,995 yds (7.4 yds/att avg) TD/INT: 19/10 Rating: 93.8 QBR: 61.3 Car: 121 Yards: 430 YPC: 3.6avg TD: 12** **I believe 7 of those are from the brotherly shove. So really, 5 solo rushing TDs Their stat differentials were similarly spread three weeks ago.

[@tristinjudd2595]

Placing Justyn Watson as MVP wad a bold move but I respect it

[@jennifertorres8878]

Finally more long form vids

[@donnacochran3335]

January 2024! Who would have thought that the Eagles would have imploded, people want to run Jalen Hurts out of town, Jason Kelce just retired 😢. Miami Dolphins crashed and burned in the 4th coldest game ever played in the NFL and it was a playoff game. CJ Stroud and the Texans beat the Browns in a wild card game, they play the 49ers this weekend. Chiefs take on Josh Allen IN Buffalo! Dan Campbell and the Lions are still in first place. Looking like Lamar Jackson heard you, he's now the lead runner in MVP with Brock Purdy in the mix. Puka and Stroud both deserving of the Rookie of the year, both have represented their rookie season well! It's just amazing how fast the player's, the team's change week after week. GREAT guesses for the middle of the season. It's been SO MUCH FUN watching your videos!! Thank you for bringing laughter and something to think about in your videos. Have a wonderful year!

[@SpeicalAccount]

MVP: Tua OPOY: Tyree Hill DPOY: Danielle Hunter OROY: CJ Stroud DROY: Jalen Carter CPOTY: Breece Hall COTY: Dan Campbell

[@roty.productions]

Great video bran! Love your vids bro. Keep up the great work ❤

[@kingjerry999]

My wife's boyfriend finally let me go outside because of this video! Thank you Bran!

[@spartanv4335]

this is not a barry comment section bro

[@ryankutchenriter]

Amazing video, I love your content!

[@SMARTGUY22-228]

Not only does Bran always make me laugh, but his predictions were actually accurate and every other mid season award vid/short had terrible predictions

[@bezllama3325]

Tbh Stroud deserves it much more than Puka Stroud is gonna end up top 5-7 in mvp at this point

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

I would like to see Trent McDuffie be in the DPOY conversation just because he is a huge part of why the Chiefs are the number 2 defense in the NFL.

[@JRAUSports]

Dan Campbell could just scream his way to victory

[@KBALL365]

Sam Howell should be on mvp honorable mention list 😂

[@JB-tl8rj]

There should be a Sophmore Player of the Year award for him

[@SillyBrigade]

@@JB-tl8rjHowell definitely would win that

[@christophermckinney-ms2ul]

I Respect Hurts and enjoy watching him play but honestly if I was giving a MVP to a Eagles player it would be AJ Brown what he’s doing is crazy and just a little more impressive to be but they’ve both been great

[@benjaminturek7375]

Dpoy should be geno Stone, most interceptions, on the best scoring defense in the NFL(aka the best defense), also has 7 pass deflections. If I'm not mistaken he's also top 5 in coverage this season as a safety(I think hes ranked 2)

[@timothyvenable3336]

So many people like the video before they even watch it haha awesome

[@unnamed.1459]

I believe CJ stroud deserves MVP if he keeps playing like this and Gets into the playoffs

[@LeCommieBoi]

we believe. But seriously CJ Strout if like 99% a future franchise QB. If this man doesn't get a SB id be heavily surprised

[@demet1693]

as an eagles fan if hurts isn’t getting it stroud better get it

[@unnamed.1459]

@@demet1693 I think hurts already fell out of it if he throws 2 more Ints

[@4tyu3318]

Great video but not even having Daniele Hunter in the dpoy conversation is a crime

[@13MHanks]

I appreciate the Vikings love with Addison and KOC.

[@TheMayer77]

Benchwarmer bran I love you keep up the cool vids ❤❤

[@DiamondScarBT]

The reason why I think Jalen Carter fell so late is because of all of the negative talk about him, mainly from the accident he was involved in.

[@DaRedDragonFromDrakengard]

Although I think the accident played some role, nfl teams don't usually have a problem with their players being terrible people (which I'm not saying JC is, that crash seems more dumb and tragic than malicious). If you read anything about his scouting before the draft, sources all say that literally none of his coaches would say a good word about him, and I think that tanked him along with him showing up in poor shape to the combine. The eagles only decided to draft him after talking to his teammates.

[@zacharycantlin8271]

Sam LaPorta Left the ROTY Chat!

[@iHeartDash]

Thank you for giving my QB the respect he deserves 👏🏾🦅🦅 everyone’s too blinded by hate to appreciate what Hurts is doing and what he means to the team and the city

[@deemity7557]

Helps to have the most stacked team and best qb situation in the league😂

[@maskedman5657]

If I was an NFL commissioner I would get rid of MVP. Its just a QB award.

[@mattint0sh]

Can we mention Mike Tomlin, i know PIT hasnt been the best team, but ya gotta admit Mike Tomlin is keeping his cool in big situations, like having to deal with Matt Canada & his offensive nightmare, and all the situations hes dealt with in the past, AB, Leveon, and now hopefully not George Pickens. I know Mike wont win, but ya gotta admit hes tough

[@kimyona9746]

Tomlin isn't dealing with matt canada. Since he's the head coach he gets the majority say in firing him besides the owner.

[@emmagalli]

Lol Josh Alen? Leading the league in INTs, if he is in the list then Prescott should be too ...

[@BoosterSeatUsers]

Kadarius toney and jameis winston had a tight battle for dpoy

[@Landon_1]

Why is no one talking about deneile hunter?

[@gabe2349]

I’m glad there is finally someone who has the guts to say what no one else will: Vince Lombardi deserves coach of the year.

[@Tiggggerr2]

My predictions (the only correct ones): MVP: Josh Dobbs OPOY: Henry Ruggs DPOY: Tom Brady OROY: Trace McSorley DROY: Brett Farve CBPOY: Lebron James COTY: Urban Meyer

[@mzharper2728]

It is the Brotherly Shove

[@Joey101N]

DPOY three candidates are sauce, Gardener Micah, Parsons and Myles, Garrett

[@raider_reaper_4194]

Crosby better than all of them

[@jenniferpratt3007]

Hey Bran what are all the teams you think are Super Bowl contenders? Mine are the following Miami Dolphins:As a fan I’m a bit biased but come on Philadelphia Eagles:You know why Kansas City Chiefs:Once again you know why New Jersey Jets:Is this is most unlikely? Yes. Could it still happen? Definitely Baltimore Ravens:They Lamar Odell Justin J.K what more you want? Detroit Lions:Already locked there Playoff spot so who’s to say they can go further? Jacksonville Jaguars:There good. That’s it.

[@keithspainjr7669]

The guy with 5 pick sixes should be in the conversation for Defensive Player of the year.

[@guiltytrain3689]

Look when the video came out. It's MIDSEASON AWARDS.

[@ManlyManNews]

Personally I think stroud is in MVP conversation because he’s thrown 14 tds to 1 int compared to the other qbs who have thrown a few more td but a lot more int

[@IamChrome1]

Lamar for mvp