Story byLauren CampbellThu, January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC·2 min readThe Patriots had many players and two new coaches who contributed to the success of their 14-3 season and were recognized for it on Thursday. Quarterback Drake Maye is a finalist for two awards: MVP and AP offensive player of the year. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMaye took a huge leap from Year 1 to Year 2 and put him name in the NFL and Patriots history books throughout the 2025 season. His 4,394 yards were fourth in the league, while the 31 touchdowns ranked third. Maye’s 77.1 QBR was atop the NFL. Other finalists: Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills, Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars, Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers, Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles RamsStefon Diggs is a finalist for Comeback Player of the Year.