L.A. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Drake Maye for the 2026 NFL MVP by a one-vote margin. These are the closest races in league history.

Matthew Stafford has done it. He's the 2025 NFL MVP after edging out Drake Maye for the award. Stafford may have fallen short of a second Super Bowl, but this is a pretty nice consolation prize as he earned the award after becoming the first quarterback to lead the NFL in pass yards,

Rams QB Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye in the closest MVP vote since 2003, then closed his acceptance speech by saying he'll return to play next season.

Matthew Stafford's 2025 NFL MVP award, combined with his Super Bowl title and gaudy stats, solidifies his path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Matthew Stafford made the All-Pro team for the first time, getting 31 of the 50 first-place votes. That bode well for his bid to win his first league MVP award. The Rams quarterback found out for certain Thursday night at NFL Honors.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford makes a final decision on his NFL future after winning the MVP Award.

The Los Angeles Rams quarterback took home the coveted award over New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Stafford finished with 24 first-place votes, narrowly beating Maye, who had 23 votes. Stafford,

The debate between Maye and the Rams' Matthew Stafford became a hotly contested topic by the end of the season.