"While it is far from the current focus for the New England Patriots just days before they face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, it was announced that quarterback Drake Maye did not win the Most Valuable Player Award for the 2025 season; it instead went to Matthew Stafford as a lifetime achievement. It had long been expected, as many NFL voters had already said they voted for the Rams' quarterback over Maye, and it is now official."
"The arguments supporting why Maye was the rightful next winner of the MVP Award have been exhausted over the past month, so there's no real need to rehash that argument at this point, especially since his loss has now been made official. But there is enough now to consider how this could further motivate the quarterback to deliver his best performance of his life on Sunday, when the game matters most,"
Drake Maye did not win the 2025 Most Valuable Player award; Matthew Stafford received the honor as a lifetime achievement. Many NFL voters had already chosen Stafford over Maye, making the selection unsurprising but contentious. Maye performed as the most valuable player for his team and entered Super Bowl LX without the award recognition. The selection of Stafford drew criticism because he did not win the NFC West and his Rams lost in the NFC Championship, a result historically uncommon for MVP winners. The snub could provide Maye and teammates additional motivation ahead of the Super Bowl.
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