Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been named the 2025 AP NFL Most Valuable Player, earning top honors Thursday night during the NFL Honors in San Francisco.
According to NFL Honors coverage, Stafford defeated New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in one of the closest NFL MVP races in decades.
Stafford finished with 366 points and 24 first-place votes, while Maye earned 361 points and 23 first-place votes.
In his acceptance speech, Stafford also confirmed his plans to continue playing, saying, “I’ll see you next year,” while adding that he hopes to prepare for the Super Bowl instead of attending the awards ceremony.
The veteran quarterback delivered one of the strongest seasons of his career.
Stafford led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns while throwing just eight interceptions. He also helped the Rams to a 12-5 record and the top scoring offense in the NFL, averaging 30.5 points per game.
The former No. 1 overall pick by the Detroit Lions in 2009, Stafford earned his first All Pro first-team selection and a third Pro Bowl nod during the 2025 season.
His performance has heightened the discussion about his future chances in the Hall of Fame.
