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Stafford vs Maye: MVP Race Heats Up

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NFL MVP Race Heats Up: Stafford Holds Lead, Maye Gains Ground The NFL MVP race is intensifying in the final weeks of the 2025 season, with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford maintaining a slim lead despite recent setbacks. Stafford, 37, has an impressive resume with 4,179 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and just 5 interceptions. However, his teams NFC West hopes are fading, potentially forcing a wild-card playoff start. New England Patriots Drake Maye is hot on Staffords heels, with 3,947 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Mayes recent 11-point comeback win over the Ravens has sparked fan and voter buzz. Josh Allen, with the 11-4 Buffalo Bills, is third, showcasing his dual-threat magic with 3,406 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 552 rushing yards. Justin Herbert, the Chargers QB, ranks fourth, battling a fractured hand to lead his 11-4 team to 7 wins in 8 games, including upsets over Philly and Kansas City. Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba rounds out the top five, with 1,637 yards and 10 touchdowns, fueling a 16-point comeback against the Rams. As the season concludes, Staffords performance against the Falcons and Cardinals could secure his first MVP, joining the likes of Tom Brady who won it at 37 or older. Meanwhile, Maye aims for an upset if New England grabs the AFC East.

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