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Stafford Edges Maye for 2025 NFL MVP Title

2/14/2026

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Story summary
  • In the 2025 National Football League (NFL) MVP race, Matthew Stafford (Rams) narrowly defeated Drake Maye (Patriots) by one vote.
  • Stafford's late-season performance, including a 457-yard game, swayed voters.
  • Maye was initially favored, with odds of -400 before the season ended.
  • For 2026, longshots include Kirk Cousins (Vikings quarterback) returning to the Vikings and Giants quarterback Dart thriving under coach John Harbaugh.