"The thought was how they ended their 2025 campaigns would be the determining factor in who was the clear frontrunner, and based on that logic, it should be an award inarguably going to Maye. But his final two games of the season were apparently not enough to convince everyone, including Tom Brady, that he should be the favorite, as odds have Stafford winning in his 17th season."
"While speaking to his FOX Sports colleagues after the afternoon slate of games on Sunday, Brady was asked by former teammate Rob Gronkowski who he believes should win Most Valuable Player. Although he credited both players for their performances, he shockingly chose Stafford, and that immediately sent Patriots fans into a spiral. Perhaps he genuinely believes Stafford is the most deserving, or maybe he's trying to be politically correct or even appear unbiased by not choosing Maye."
The 2025 NFL MVP race is tightly contested between quarterbacks Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford, with neither clearly separating from the other. Maye finished the season strongly, but his final two games failed to create universal consensus among voters and analysts. Odds currently favor Stafford in his 17th season. Tom Brady publicly named Stafford as his choice during a FOX Sports segment, prompting backlash from Patriots fans who expected support for Maye. Critics suggest some analysts and veterans favor Stafford due to longevity or reputation rather than purely season performance, fueling fan frustration.
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