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Stafford, Maye Headline 2025 NFL MVP Finalists

1/23/2026

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Stafford Leads MVP Race

Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams and Drake Maye lead the 2025 NFL MVP finalists, with Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, and Christian McCaffrey also nominated.
Stafford led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, fueling the Rams into the NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The winners will be announced at the NFL Honors on February 5, 2026, in San Francisco.

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Bills Face Backlash

The Buffalo Bills faced backlash after a chaotic press conference following the firing of Sean McDermott, the Bills' head coach.
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula drew criticism with comments about drafting wide receiver Keon Coleman.
Pegula suggested McDermott pushed for Coleman, distancing general manager Brandon Beane from the decision.
Analysts and fans labeled the press conference a "public relations disaster" while noting the Bills must hire a new head coach.

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Stafford Leads MVP Race

Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams and Drake Maye lead the 2025 NFL MVP finalists, with Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, and Christian McCaffrey also nominated.
Stafford led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, fueling the Rams into the NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The winners will be announced at the NFL Honors on February 5, 2026, in San Francisco.

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