"But a majority of analysts still predicted the team wouldn't win double-digit games or make the playoffs, never mind Maye being in the MVP conversation at just 23-years-old. Yet that's where he is at the end of Week 18, and his performance against the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon only made it more clear that he should be the frontrunner, and there's no reason for the MVP voters to give the award to someone else (aka Matthew Stafford)."
"The NFL will make a massive mistake if Drake Maye isn't named MVP for the 2025 season While it was not expected for Maye to be in the MVP conversation whatsoever in just his second year, which allowed the NFL to go all-in on making Stafford the frontrunner, they will create a lot of controversy if they continue to overlook the more productive and impressive players just to give the award to the person they wanted to win it from the start of the season."
Drake Maye elevated his play in his second NFL season, finishing with a 14-3 record, 4,394 passing yards, 450 rushing yards, 35 total touchdowns, eight interceptions, and a 113.48 passer rating. Maye's Week 18 performance against the Dolphins reinforced his frontrunner status for the 2025 MVP award, prompting his early exit from the game. Many analysts initially doubted Maye's prospects and predicted the Patriots would miss double-digit wins and the playoffs. The comparison to Matthew Stafford and the Rams highlights that Maye produced more with fewer supporting resources, creating controversy if he is overlooked for MVP.
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