Matt Stafford All-Pro First Team Doesn’t Make Him The 2025 NFL MVP

The Rams and Patriots play in two different divisions, and two completely different conferences. They don’t play a lot of the same teams, but in 2025, Maye and Stafford faced off against six common opponents (Ravens, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints, Panthers, Titans). Stafford was 4-2 against those opponents, while Maye was a perfect 6-0. Maye also averaged 266 passing yards per game, versus 258. They had similar touchdown numbers (Maye-13, Stafford 14) but Stafford had double the interceptions (6 to 3).

Both players were .500 against playoff teams, with Maye completing 72.9% of his passes versus those teams, and Stafford completing 62.5%. Both players had solid statistical seasons overall, with Stafford averaging more yards per game (276.9 to 258.5) and total touchdowns (46 to 31), and Maye winning out on completions percentage (72.0 to 65%). Since Stafford had the better statistical season overall, it’s only natural that he would be first team all-pro and Maye would be second team.

Supporting Cast

There’s no denying that Stafford had beter players to throw to than Maye did. It’s been the story of the Patriots since before Brady. New England just doesnt cdrft or sign elite skill position players. Quarterback and receiver is a symbiotic relationship, so it’s tough to say which position makes the other better. Are the receivers better because they had a great quarterback or vice versa? However it’s viewed, the fact remains that Stafford threw to the league leader in receptions and the league leader in touchdowns.

Taking away Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and taking away Stefon Diggs and Hunter Henry definitely sheds some light on whose teammates gave who the bigger boost. Without his top two targets, Stafford completes 199 of 317 passes (62.8%) for 2,203 yards, and 22 touchdowns. Maye, on the other hand goes 209 of 303 (68.9%) for 2,613 yards, and 20 touchdowns. Looking at the numbers this way, it defeinitely feels like Maye does more for the Patriots than Stafford does for the Rams, making him more valuable.

End Of My Matt Stafford All-Pro First Team Rant

The reality is, that this MVP vote should look like 1987. Stafford and his top flight receivers should split votes, while Maye solely gets them for his team. It probably won’t work out that way though. Stafford has had a Hall of Fame career. He’s going to get in first ballot when he is eligible. He has the ring now, he has the stats, and the only thing he is missing is an MVP. The league will give it to him to satisfy this, with the mindset that Maye will have 15-20 more years to get his.

It may not be fair, but it’s the way it is. Stafford may not deserve it, but he is going to win it. His selection as the first team quarterback, though, doesn’t guarantee it.