THE TAKE
Attention, Attention Ladies & Gentlemen: this NFL MVP race is over. It belongs to @RamsNFL QB Matthew Stafford. The man is sensational. And @AsapPuka ain’t too damn shabby, himself. In fact, he’s arguably the best Wideout in the game. No matter what happens (it’s 37-30 right now), can’t say enough about these dudes. They’re something special!
BOLDNESS
55/100
GRADE
88/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
Matthew StaffordPuka Nacua
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE if Matthew Stafford wins the 2025 NFL MVP award as voted by the Associated Press. The Puka Nacua 'best WR' claim is secondary and largely unfalsifiable, but could be partially graded against Pro Bowl selections or receiving stat leaders at season's end.
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OUTCOME
CONFIRMED TRUEMatthew Stafford won the 2025 AP NFL MVP award, announced at NFL Honors on February 6, 2026, edging Drake Maye by just 5 points (366 to 361) in the closest MVP vote since 2003. Puka Nacua had an elite 2025 season — leading the NFL with 129 receptions, posting 1,715 yards and 10 TDs, earning a Pro Bowl selection, and ranking 1st among all WRs in PFF grade (96.2) — strongly supporting the 'best WR' claim. The Offensive Player of the Year went to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, so Nacua wasn't universally crowned the best, but the statistical and analytical case for him was strong.