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Sportswriter Albert Breer releases his NFL Honors ballot, placing Drake Maye as MVP and Matthew Stafford on the First-Team All-Pro, while outlining his reasoning for the picks. The piece also touches on injury updates for Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori and a wave of coaching‑staff moves surrounding Jim Schwartz and other coordinators ahead of Sunday’s games.
At NFL Honors, Matthew Stafford narrowly beat Drake Maye to MVP by 5 points (366-361) across 50 ballots: 24 for Stafford, 23 for Maye, plus two for Josh Allen and one for Justin Herbert, with three ballots cast for candidates outside the Stafford/Maye duel; the voters’ identities remain anonymous.
Former Georgia QB Matthew Stafford won the NFL MVP by a razor-thin 366-361 margin over Drake Maye, after throwing for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns to lead the league this season with the Rams going 12-5. In his acceptance speech, he said he will return next season as he turns 38. Georgia has now produced three NFL MVPs (Stafford, Terrell Davis, Fran Tarkenton), and Stafford’s 2021 Rams Super Bowl run is part of his hall‑of‑fame case.
Matthew Stafford, 37, won his first NFL MVP and said he will play at least one more season with the Los Angeles Rams after narrowly beating Drake Maye by one first‑place vote; he becomes the oldest quarterback to win MVP for the first time and adds another chapter to his Rams success after their 2021 Super Bowl win, with other award winners including Jaxon Smith‑Njigba and Myles Garrett highlighted at the ceremony.
Matthew Stafford confirmed at NFL Honors that he will return to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season, his 18th in the league, telling his daughters he’ll be back next year. Rams coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead had indicated they’d give him time to decide. Stafford, who turns 38, led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in 2025 and posted strong postseason numbers, with SoFi Stadium set to host Super Bowl LXI next February.
Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye by a razor-thin margin to win the NFL MVP at the 2026 NFL Honors (366-361 points) and signaled he’ll return next season; the show also crowned Jaxon Smith-Njigba Offensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett Defensive Player of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan Offensive Rookie, Joe Thuney Protector of the Year, Christian McCaffrey Comeback Player of the Year, Mike Vrabel Coach of the Year, and Carson Schwesinger Defensive Rookie of the Year, while Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig joined the Hall of Fame; Caleb Williams to D.J. Moore was the Play of the Year.
At the 15th NFL Honors, the NFL announced the AP NFL awards for the 2025 season and revealed the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. MVP Matthew Stafford and Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel led the AP winners, with Christian McCaffrey as Comeback Player of the Year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Offensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett as Defensive Player of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan as Offensive Rookie of the Year, Carson Schwesinger as Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Bobby Wagner as Walter Payton Man of the Year; the ceremony also unveiled the Hall of Fame inductees: Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the 2025 AP NFL Most Valuable Player at NFL Honors in San Francisco, edging Drake Maye in one of the closest MVP votes since 2003; Stafford led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 TDs, helped Los Angeles to a 12-5 season, and signaled he plans to return for 2026.
Rams head coach Sean McVay signed a multi-year extension and expressed hope that Matthew Stafford will return to run the offense in 2026, though Stafford said deciding on a 18th NFL season involves many factors and there is no timetable yet; the Rams want clarity to plan for next season.
Bedard argues the Patriots won’t beat the Seahawks without Drake Maye delivering a peak 60‑minute performance, using NFCCG film to highlight Seattle’s stingy defense and Stafford’s elite throwing, while predicting McDaniels will dial up trick plays in a high-stakes showdown.
Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who turns 38 soon, says he hasn’t decided if he’ll play in 2026. Despite a strong season and a 2025 contract that includes $40 million for 2026, the decision will involve physical, mental, and family considerations, with the team awaiting clarity by mid-March as LA plans for next season.
Two high-DVOA NFC contenders meet as Seattle—rested and red-hot after a 41-6 playoff win—hosts a fluctuating Rams squad with big-play potential. The game centers on Seattle’s passing attack versus LA’s secondary and whether the Rams can pressure Darnold into mistakes, while Seattle relies on a thinner run game with Charbonnet out. The author leans Seattle to win due to better form and rest, projecting them to advance to Super Bowl LX.
After the Rams’ NFC Championship defeat to Seattle, Matthew Stafford frantically searched for Cooper Kupp to congratulate his former target on helping the Seahawks reach the Super Bowl; the moment included Stafford asking Seahawks players, “Where’s 10?” before the duo shared a heartfelt embrace. Kupp, who switched from the Rams to Seattle, had four catches for 36 yards and a TD in the Seahawks’ win and praised Stafford afterward, highlighting their storied 2021-22 Super Bowl season together.
Matthew Stafford threw for 374 yards and 3 touchdowns with zero interceptions in the NFC Championship, but the Rams lost 31-27 to Seattle, making him the first quarterback to post 350+ yards and 3+ TDs with no turnovers in a postseason game and still lose. A muffed punt return for a Seahawks TD and a failed late red-zone drive helped seal the defeat as Seattle held on.
After the NFC Championship defeat to the Seahawks, Rams coach Sean McVay reacted with disbelief to being asked if quarterback Matthew Stafford will be back next season, insisting the decision lies with Stafford and praising his performance, while Stafford avoided committing, saying it’s hard to generalize six months after a loss. Stafford’s $40 million salary for next year and a history of year‑to‑year decisions suggest the Rams will again navigate a possible return or trade, with both sides weighing options for 2026 and beyond.