US EditionRams quarterback Matthew Stafford earns first NFL MVP honor of his career
Stafford won MVP by a narrow 366-361 margin over Maye, leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns while announcing his return for an 18th season.
- On Thursday, February 05, 2026, at the NFL Honors, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the MVP for the first time in his 17-year career.
- Across the campaign, Matthew Stafford's season included leading the NFL with 46 passing touchdowns and earning first-team All-Pro honors, boosting his MVP case.
- Votes were tabulated by the accounting firm Lutz and Carr, and a nationwide panel of 50 media members said the MVP race was decided in a narrow tally, the closest since 2003.
- Following the ceremony, Stafford accepted the MVP and announced he will return for another season, celebrating with his four daughters onstage.
- Stafford's MVP positions him as a third-oldest winner and the fourth Rams player to be named MVP, highlighting his lasting impact beyond the regular season.
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Usa newsComing off MVP season, Rams QB Matthew Stafford considered retirement because of family
SAN FRANCISCO — As the Bears look to take the next step toward title contention, the man who knocked them out of the playoffs isn’t going anywhere. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, a longtime thorn for the Bears dating back to his time with the Lions, said this week he will return for his 18th season.Stafford made the announcement at the NFL Honors when he was on stage with his four daughters to receive the MVP award. He played the best season…
Stafford beats Maye by one vote for MVP, declares I’ll be back with Rams
Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.Stafford received 24 of 50 first-place votes while Maye got 23. But Maye has a chance to go home this week with a Vince Lombardi Trophy. He leads the Ne…
Matthew Stafford announces retirement decision as quarterback becomes oldest first-time MVP winner
Matthew Stafford has claimed his maiden NFL Most Valuable Player award at the age of 37, edging out New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye by just a single first-place vote.The Los Angeles Rams signal-caller received the honour at Thursday evening's NFL Honours ceremony, held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.His victory marks a historic achievement, as Stafford becomes the oldest quarterback ever to capture the MVP for the first …
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