Rams’Matthew Stafford named first-team All-Pro quarterback over Patriots’Drake Maye amid heated MVP race

The Associated Press announced the All-Pro teams on Saturday, and Los Angeles Rams star quarterbackMatthew Staffordwas named to the first team over New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

Stafford being named to the first team over Maye is a strong indication the 37-year-old could be in line to win his first MVP award.There have been just three instances where the MVP winner was not named to the first team at his respective position.

The first was John Elway in 1987, when he won the MVP, butJoe Montanawas named as the first-team All-Pro quarterback.In 2003, Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were named co-MVPs, but Manning was named as the first-team All-Pro quarterback.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Jan.4, 2026.(Gary A.Vasquez/Imagn Images)

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The other instance was last season, whenLamar Jacksonwas named as the first-team All-Pro but Josh Allen won the MVP.

Stafford beat out Maye by 13 votes, the first time in his career he has made the first-team All-Pro squad.

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Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Dec.29, 2025.(Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

In 17 games this season, Stafford completed 65% of his passes for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions.The Rams star led the NFL in yards and passing touchdowns this season.

Maye completed 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions while also rushing for 450 yards and four touchdowns.The 23-year-old quarterback led the NFL in completion percentage.

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, Jan.4, 2026.(Charles Krupa/AP Photo)

Both quarterbacks are playing this weekend in the playoffs.Stafford andthe Ramswill look to avenge their Nov.30, 31-28 loss to the Carolina Panthers Saturday, while Maye’s Patriots will take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.

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