The NFL Honors took place on the eve of Super Bowl LII and it's clear that some teams will have a brighter future than others.
On an evening meant to showcase the league's talent across the board, the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints shone brightest, stacking up hardware as the night progressed.
Here is a recap of the league's annual awards ceremony.
Brady captures 3rd MVP award
Tom Brady could become the only player with six Super Bowl victories on Sunday night. Before the big game kicked off, Brady captured his third NFL MVP award and it wasn't particularly close, gaining 40 of 50 first-place votes.
Related: Tom Brady wins 3rd MVP of career
The New England Patriots quarterback is quite obviously focused on Super Bowl LII, but the award is a testament to his overall dominance after throwing 32 touchdowns against eight interceptions this year. A victory on Sunday would cap off another outstanding year for Brady's iconic career.
The Saints Go Marching In
Related: Kamara beats out Hunt for Offensive Rookie of the Year
In retrospect, we may look back at the Saints' 2017 draft class as one of the best freshman crops of all time. For the time being, New Orleans is making the rest of the league's scouting personnel look silly.
Related: Saints' Lattimore earns Defensive Rookie of the Year award
Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore won Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, respectively, on Saturday night. Kamara took the league by storm and evolved into one of the NFL's most dynamic all-around backs with over 1,550 total yards and 13 total touchdowns, while Lattimore featured as one of the league's premier cornerbacks. Buoyed by their youth movement, the Saints are coming for everyone in 2018.
What a difference a year makes
Related: Gurley earns Offensive Player of the Year award
The Rams' drastic turnaround was one of the best stories of the 2017 season, and they were handsomely rewarded Saturday night.
Related: Aaron Donald named Defensive Player of the Year
Although he finished second in MVP voting, Todd Gurley captured Offensive Player of the Year, while teammate Aaron Donald earned Defensive Player of the Year. Gurley and Donald became the first teammates to complete this feat since Jamal Lewis and Ray Lewis in 2003.
Related: McVay wins Coach of the Year after Rams' amazing turnaround
The real catalyst for the turnaround may have been head coach Sean McVay, who revamped the team's offense entirely during his first year in Los Angeles. McVay earned Coach of the Year and could be in the infant stages of what may be a tremendous legacy at 32 - eight years younger than the reigning MVP.
