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Maye Overtakes Stafford as MVP Favorite Heading Into Week 18

After a Week 17 swing, sportsbooks list Maye ahead of Stafford entering the finale.

Overview

  • DraftKings now prices Drake Maye as the odds-on MVP choice at -295 with Matthew Stafford second at +225 after the latest market shift.
  • Maye leads key efficiency metrics such as EPA per play, completion rate, QBR and passer rating while guiding 13-win New England back to the postseason.
  • Stafford tops the NFL with 42 touchdown passes and ranks second in passing yards, setting a new career high for scores in his 17th season.
  • Week 17 outcomes fueled the turn: Maye threw five touchdowns against the Jets as Stafford posted two scores and three interceptions in a loss to the Falcons.
  • Both quarterbacks downplay individual awards to focus on Week 18, as voters weigh advanced stats, team results and strength-of-schedule arguments before ballots are cast.