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Drake Maye Becomes MVP Betting Favorite After Stafford’s First-Half Stumble

Betting momentum reflects Maye’s efficiency metrics over Stafford’s counting totals.

Overview

  • Multiple sportsbooks moved Maye into the MVP lead during RamsFalcons, with FanDuel and DraftKings listing him as the favorite as Matthew Stafford struggled.
  • Stafford completed 9 of 17 for 96 yards with two interceptions in the first half against Atlanta, including a pick-six by Jessie Bates III, and the Rams trailed 21-0 at halftime.
  • Maye propelled New England to a 42-10 win over the Jets with 19-of-21 passing, 256 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, producing a 157.0 passer rating.
  • For the season, Maye leads in passer rating (112.9) and completion rate (about 71.7%) with 4,203 passing yards, 30 TDs and eight interceptions, plus 400+ rushing yards and four rushing scores.
  • The Patriots are 13-3 with the AFC East clinched and can still reach the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a Week 18 win over Miami and a Denver loss to the Chargers.