Stafford wins first MVP, says he’ll return in ’26

Daniel OyefusiFeb 5, 2026, 11:02 PM ET

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford edged New England Patriots counterpart Drake Maye to win the NFL Most Valuable Player award Thursday night, then made news in his acceptance speech by announcing he’ll return next season.

Stafford received 24-of-50 first-place votes and finished with 366 points. Maye got 23 first-place votes and finished with 361 points.

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