With the NFL regular season winding down,the intrigue surrounding the race to crown the 2025 NFL Most valuable Player is hitting a fever pitch.
The Week 17 slate was doubly important for all the top MVP candidates because of the playoff implications but also as one of the final chances to leave a lasting impression on voters.
So far, Drake Maye, Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen adn Caleb Williams have taken the field and found varying levels of success, which could impact their odds. There’s still a chance all four could be outdone, though, with (likely front-runner) Matthew Stafford set to play on Monday Night Football against the Atlanta falcons.
As the playoff field officially takes shape,let’s take a look at the Week 17 performances of the five leading MVP candidates in what could be the last regular-season week with each in play:
Don’t let the sizzle reel of dominance against the league’s worst team take away from the fact that Maye’s sophomore season has been sensational.
On Sunday against the Jets in a 42-10 road win, Maye absolutely obliterated New York, recording more touchdown passes than incompletions. His final stat line? 19-of-21 for 256 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, and three carries for 22 yards.
If Maye doesn’t end up winning, you can rest assured the now two-time Pro Bowler should receive plenty of votes as the leader of one of the AFC’s top teams.
Bears QB Caleb Williams
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