Matthew Stafford Wins MVP Award, Will Return for 2026 Season

Rams Send Message to Matthew Stafford Amid MVP News & Retirement Decision

There has been much speculation around Matthew Stafford’s status in the last couple of weeks following the Los Angles Rams NFC Championship loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Since the Rams playoff exit, Stafford has been named the NFL MVP, beating out New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye by one vote. In his MVP acceptance speech, Stafford shared the stage with his four daughters. As he sent a heartfelt message to them, he concluded it with a …

Rams’ general manager watches Matthew Stafford win NFL MVP from Cabo

Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead was pumped up watching Matthew Stafford win the 2025 NFL MVP and announce his return for an 18th season, a full-circle moment for the architect of the Rams’ Super Bowl run.

Matthew Stafford wins MVP award, will return for 2026 season

The Rams quarterback edged New England's Drake Maye for MVP honors.

Matthew Stafford wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player, announces he’ll return for 2026 season

Stafford just barely edged out New England’s Drake Maye with 24 first-place MVP votes to Maye’s 23.

2026 NFL Honors: Matthew Stafford named MVP over Drake Maye, becomes oldest QB to win award for first time

This is the 13th straight season where a QB has won MVP

Matthew Stafford edges out Drake Maye in one of closest MVP votes ever

Matthew Stafford was recognized on Thursday night as the most outstanding player in the NFL. In the closest MVP vote since 2003, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback edged out Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to win his first AP Most Valuable Player award in his 17th season in the league. Stafford received 366 points with 24 first-place votes, while Maye got 361 points and 23 first-place votes. Josh Allen (2) and Justin Herbert (1) split the other 3 …