Former Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford won the 2025 NFL MVP, but controversial voting sparked backlash from analysts and fans after a narrow win over Drake Maye.

Does Matthew Stafford winning the 2026 NFL MVP award solidify him as a future Hall of Fame lock?

In one of the tightest races in NFL history, Stafford edged Drake Maye to earn the first MVP award of his career. Stafford beat out the Patriots quarterback by just five points, making it the closest MVP voted since 2003 when Steve McNair and Peyton Manning tied for the award.

In a move that has the NFL world buzzing, Puka Nacua has taken his off-field charisma to a next level with a tweet on X that sent fans into a frenzy. And now, he’s taking that energy straight to the Rams’ front office with a plea that’s got everyone talking.

Stafford edges Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the closest MVP race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003, then confirms his plans to return for an 18th season during

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

Earlier this week, Rams head coach Sean McVay and Rams General Manager Les Snead each said that the organization would give quarterback Matthew Stafford time to decide if he would like to return for an 18th season.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford gets praised by one of the best defensive players in the National Football League.