NFL MVP Race: Stafford and Maye Emerge as Frontrunners

Meaningful movement in the NFL MVP race over the last four weeks has narrowed the competition to two main candidates. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and New England Patriots QB Drake Maye have firmly established themselves as the front-runners following Week 12.

Weeks ago, a familiar battle between Patrick Mahomes and Josh allen seemed likely. Unexpected losses by both the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills then disrupted the race, causing both players to falter.

Stafford has been playing exceptionally well in recent weeks, while Maye continues to lead a remarkable Patriots turnaround. As the NFL regular season progresses, fewer contenders can legitimately challenge Stafford and Maye.

Stafford and Maye Take a Commanding lead

Another flawless performance from Matthew Stafford significantly boosted his odds on BetMGM. He now stands as the odds-on favorite to win the award at -235, improving from +135 odds last week. Rams fans chanted “M-V-P” for the veteran QB in SoFi Stadium on Sunday night as Stafford delivered three more TD passes and 273 passing yards during a win over Tampa Bay.

Stafford has 308 consecutive passing attempts without an interception-only the eighth streak of 300-plus attempts without a pick this century. He hasn’t thrown an interception as Week 3 against Philadelphia.

Nate Atkins, senior writer for the Athletic covering the Rams, provided further insight into Stafford’s current form.

“Matthew Stafford is on a heater he’s never experienced before, and one that few have ever seen in the history of the game. He’s up to 30 touchdowns and two interceptions, joining a class of tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes for the best touchdown-interception ratio to start a season. Now he’s thrown 27 straight touchdowns without an interception,” Atkins said.

“It’s because Stafford