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.

At the NFL Honors, the league announced its individual awards tonight and presented its five-player Hall of Fame class

Rams QB Matthew Stafford was the talk of NFL Honors.

After accepting the award, Stafford announced that he will be returning in 2026 after initial speculation that the veteran may retire, saying, "I'll see you guys next year." Stafford now becomes the oldest quarterback to win his first NFL MVP award at 37 years old.

The whole Stafford family showed up on the red carpet of the 2026 NFL Honors event.

Matthew Stafford begun to swirl rumors of his NFL future after non-committal answers questions in returning for 2026, while choosing not to play in the Pro Bowl leading to further speculation

Matthew Stafford’s future remains the defining question facing the Los Angeles Rams. Despite still playing at an elite level, the veteran quarterback is weighing whether his body, mind, and family life can handle another NFL season after a physically demanding year.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the news again following the Rams' NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks.