STAFFORD WINS MVP AT 37, MAKES HISTORY AS OLDEST FIRST-TIME WINNER — Quick Facts
Matthew Stafford beats Drake Maye by one vote to win 2025 NFL MVP at 37, becoming oldest first-time winner in league history. Announces he's returning for 2026.
Key Data Points
- Stafford won by just one first-place vote (24 to 23) over Drake Maye in the closest MVP race since 2003
- At 37 years and 331 days old, he's the oldest player in NFL history to win his first MVP award
- Led NFL with career-high 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns while throwing only 8 interceptions
Frequently Asked
- Did Matthew Stafford win MVP at 37 years old?
- Yes, Matthew Stafford won his first MVP award at 37 years and 331 days old, making him the oldest player in NFL history to win his first MVP award.
- How close was the 2024 NFL MVP vote between Stafford and Maye?
- Stafford won by just one first-place vote, receiving 24 votes to Drake Maye's 23, making it the closest MVP race since 2003 when Steve McNair and Peyton Manning tied.
- What were Matthew Stafford's 2024 NFL season statistics?
- Stafford led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns while throwing only 8 interceptions, achieving a career-high passer rating of 109.2.
- Who was the previous oldest first-time MVP winner before Stafford?
- Rich Gannon was the previous record holder, winning his first MVP at age 37 in 2002, just one day before Stafford's current age when he won.
- When was the last MVP vote as close as Stafford vs Maye?
- The 2024 MVP vote between Stafford and Maye was the closest since 2003, when Steve McNair and Peyton Manning tied for the award.