"The campaign for Drake Maye to win the NFL's MVP award in his first full season as a starter will forge on, but fans of the New England Patriots know what's coming. Anything's possible, of course, as the Associated Press voters could decide to split the first-team All-Pro and MVP honors, like they did last year with Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. But if we're all being honest with ourselves, the writing's on the wall."
"Maye might get robbed of the MVP award after an extremely deserving 2025 run, but the NFL can no longer deny the reality of the 2025 season. Led by head coach Mike Vrabel and the unprecedented play of his 23-year-old QB, the Patriots are not only back - but could be a problem in the AFC for a long, long time. Again."
Drake Maye produced a breakout 2025 season and finished on the AP second-team All-Pro, complicating his MVP prospects. Only three players in NFL history have won MVP without first-team All-Pro status, including Josh Allen in 2024, making Maye's path unlikely. Pro Football Focus named Matthew Stafford its MVP choice while also granting special recognition to Maye in season superlatives. The Patriots, led by head coach Mike Vrabel and the unprecedented play of their 23-year-old quarterback, re-emerged as a long-term AFC threat. The team's revival restored pride and belief among the fanbase after two difficult seasons.
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