"Going into Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is in the middle of the MVP conversation, and he's only in Year 2. There was a lot of optimism that he would have a second-year jump, which many quarterbacks are expected to make, but nobody imagined he would soar to the heights he has already reached."
"He has helped lead the Patriots to an 11-2 record, with 10 wins in a row, and not only at the top of the AFC East but also of the conference. That has him competing against Rams QB Matthew Stafford, a 17-year veteran, for the coveted league award, which has excited Patriots fans immensely. But that doesn't mean everyone wants Maye to win MVP right now, even if that would be an impressive feat for the 23-year-old to accomplish."
"That's the feeling from Patriots' legendary center, David Andrews, who showed his superstitious side while discussing the potential for Maye to win MVP already. Although he would, of course, be happy for the quarterback if he does win, the former player with vast experience in the NFL can't shake the thought of it being a possible curse against him and the Patriots', especially as the postseason comes into focus and talks of reaching the Super Bowl continue to heighten."
Drake Maye, a second-year quarterback, has emerged as an MVP candidate while leading the New England Patriots to an 11-2 record and a 10-game winning streak. The Patriots sit atop the AFC East and the conference, and Maye is being compared with veteran Matthew Stafford for the league MVP. Some voices within the organization express superstition about an MVP award disrupting postseason success. David Andrews cited his experience in a prior MVP season that did not result in a Super Bowl and worried an award could feel like a curse as playoff focus intensifies.
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