"Now that the Patriots are preparing for their first postseason game since 2021, most of the discussion surrounding the team has shifted to their chances against the Chargers, who will be coming to Foxboro for Sunday Night Football next week. But within that conversation is the possibility of Drake Maye winning MVP, and until Week 18, he was the frontrunner just ahead of Matthew Stafford."
"Unsurprisingly, he has taken the humble approach when asked about what winning MVP would mean to him, and Patriots fans couldn't be more pleased with the kind of person and teammate Maye is and will continue to be, making it even more difficult for those outside New England to dislike him."
"#Patriots QB Drake Maye on what winning MVP would mean to him:"I think it'd mean the world to us. It's a team award. I'm just proud of the guys... I'm just proud of this team, but it starts now. Playoffs start now, so we gotta go."(🎥 @NFLonFOX) pic.twitter.com/ZIEEZmZmVa- Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) January 5, 2026"
The Patriots enter their first postseason game since 2021 with attention on a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Chargers and on Drake Maye's MVP candidacy. Maye led MVP conversations through Week 18 before late-season developments shifted the frontrunner status, but his impressive second-year jump keeps him under strong consideration. Maye has repeatedly credited teammates and framed MVP recognition as a team achievement rather than an individual one. Patriots fans and teammates respond positively to his humility and leadership. The team-first attitude strengthens internal culture and could help attract future free agents to New England.
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