First Place – Chaz Palla – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, “Ear Full," Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins, Oct. 16, 2016.
Second Place – Matt Kryger – Indianapolis Star, “Getting Flagged,” Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders, Dec. 24, 2016.
Third Place – Andrew Kenutis, Minnesota Vikings, “Rosa,” Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals, Aug. 12, 2016.
Hon. Mention – Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News, “The X at Memorial Coliseum,” Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams, Aug. 13, 2016.
Hon. Mention – Bob Leverone, AP Photo, “High Fives All Around,” San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers, Sept. 18, 2016.
Hon. Mention – Craig Melvin, Buffalo Bills, “Hot Miller,” San Francisco 49ers at Buffalo Bills, Oct. 16, 2016.
Hon. Mention – Sean Ryan, NFL UK, no title, New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons, Feb. 5, 2017, Super Bowl LI.
Hon. Mention – Daniel Szpakowski, New York Jets, “The Rookie,” New Orleans Saints at New York Giants, Sept. 18, 2016.
Hon. Mention – Mark Zaleski, AP Photo, “Salute to Service,” Green Bay Packers at Tennessee Titans, Nov. 13, 2016.