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

February 6, 2026

Matthew Stafford, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, won the NFL Most Valuable Player award for the first time, narrowly defeating New England Patriots' Drake Maye in one of the closest MVP races in history. With 24 first-place votes to Maye's 23, Stafford vowed to return for another season with the Rams.

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

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Matthew Stafford won the NFL MVP award at age 37.
He received 24 of 50 first-place votes, edging out Drake Maye, who received 23.
This was the closest MVP race since 2003 when Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners.
Stafford accepted the award alongside his four daughters.
Both quarterbacks led their teams to playoff appearances this season.

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

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