Rams' Matthew Stafford Named First-Team All-Pro Quarterback Over Patriots' Drake Maye in Heated MVP Race.
The Associated Press announced the All-Pro teams on Saturday, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named to the first team over New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. This strong indication suggests that 37-year-old Stafford may be in line to win his first MVP award, which has only happened three times where the MVP winner was not also named to the first team at his position.
Stafford's impressive season saw him complete 65% of his passes for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. The Rams star led the NFL in yards and passing touchdowns this season. Maye, on the other hand, completed 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions while also rushing for 450 yards and four touchdowns.
The Patriots' young quarterback is playing this weekend in the playoffs. Stafford's Rams will look to avenge their Nov. 30 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, while Maye's Patriots will take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
This season marks the first time Stafford has made the first-team All-Pro squad by a margin of just 13 votes. This could be a strong indication that he is in line to win his first MVP award, which would put him among the elite quarterbacks in NFL history.
The Associated Press announced the All-Pro teams on Saturday, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named to the first team over New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. This strong indication suggests that 37-year-old Stafford may be in line to win his first MVP award, which has only happened three times where the MVP winner was not also named to the first team at his position.
Stafford's impressive season saw him complete 65% of his passes for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. The Rams star led the NFL in yards and passing touchdowns this season. Maye, on the other hand, completed 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions while also rushing for 450 yards and four touchdowns.
The Patriots' young quarterback is playing this weekend in the playoffs. Stafford's Rams will look to avenge their Nov. 30 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, while Maye's Patriots will take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
This season marks the first time Stafford has made the first-team All-Pro squad by a margin of just 13 votes. This could be a strong indication that he is in line to win his first MVP award, which would put him among the elite quarterbacks in NFL history.
! Matthew Stafford gettin' named First-Team All-Pro over Drake Maye? It's like they're tryin' to send a message about somethin'. I mean, think about it - the NFL's been tryin' to push this 'young guns' agenda, and now Maye gets snubbed. What if Stafford didn't get all them votes? Maybe there was some kinda deal goin' on behind the scenes 
... or maybe it's just a case of old-school QB dominance 
? Either way, I'm keepin' an eye on this thing, 'cause I got a feelin' somethin' ain't quite right 
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, no doubt about it. Maye's got skills too tho 
, but I think Stafford's experience paid off big time this season. 37 and still throwing like a pro? 
That's what I call dedication! The Rams' gonna take down the Panthers on Saturday and make a deep run in the playoffs 
He's been on fire this season and it's awesome to see him get some recognition from the AP. 13 votes is crazy small margin so yeah, he's definitely got a shot at that MVP award now. I mean, Maye put up some decent numbers too but Stafford's consistency and leadership are what set him apart. Can't wait to watch his Rams take on the Panthers this weekend! 
. That means there's still some debate about who had the best season between him and Drake Maye. And what really gets me is how this MVP award has become so politicized. Like, is it even fair to consider a player from an older generation like Stafford over someone as young and talented as Maye? 
It's not just about stats, you know. The NFL is always going to be trying to balance experience with youth, but sometimes I feel like they prioritize one over the other too much. Can't we just have a more nuanced discussion about who's having the best season? 
. plus, he's been carrying the rams to victory all season long. it's not a surprise that he got all pro over maye, but still nice to see. now let's see how this plays out in the playoffs... will stafford lead his team to the super bowl? 
so yeah, mvp award seems like a lock at this point 
, but I think Stafford's experience and skill set give him an edge in this heated MVP race 
. Can't wait! 
Go Rams!!
13 votes more than Maye? that's insane! I'm not surprised though, stafford's been one of the top QBs in the league for years now 
. But you never know in the playoffs, anything can happen. Either way, these two QBs are making the league look good, so let's just enjoy the ride 
. Don't get me wrong, Drake Maye is an amazing QB too, but Matty just has something special 
. Can't wait to see what happens in the playoffs 
it's like, which team is doing better overall?
and he's definitely playing like an MVP candidate 
. Still think it's a bit early to write off Maye just yet though 
. Playoff games can change everything 
On the other hand, Maye had a solid season too but Stafford's experience and leadership give him that edge. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out in the playoffs 
. I'm not counting out Stafford just yet, though - he's 37, yeah, but he's still got some magic left in him