Matthew Stafford has officially won his first Most Valuable Player award, with the honor coming in his 17th NFL season. He's the oldest first-time winner ever.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) this Thursday during the NFL Honors ceremony, which recognizes the league’s best performances ahead of Super Bowl LX.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished second in MVP voting despite leading the NFL with a 113.5 passer rating and 72% completion percentage in his second season.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback and former Georgia Bulldog Matthew Stafford has won the MVP award for the 2025 NFL season.

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.

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

Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he’s returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season. Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.

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 has won his first NFL MVP award. The 37-year-old Los Angeles Rams quarterback led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns in 2025.