The NFL MVP race is probably over, for the most part, but there are some fast-risers, so we have a fresh MVP power rankings here as Week 16 finishes up. For most of the 2025 NFL Season, Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams has been the MVP of the league.
And that is likely to remain the case unless we have some crazy finishes here with the final two weeks of the regular season. Now that Week 16 is over for the legitimate MVP candidates, we can unveil our latest rankings to see where things stand.
So, let's get into our updated MVP ladder power rankings. They're a bit different than our previous rankings and include a young quarterback who is making a huge push.
Updated NFL MVP rankings include a fast-riser entering the top-3
5. The Rest
Whether you think it could be Myles Garrett, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, or someone else, 'the rest' of the MVP candidates come in at no. 5. There have been a lot of top-tier performances from many notable players this year, but most of them simply aren't MVP-worthy. However, they've been very good and deserve credit.
Puka Nacua could also be lumped into this ranking as well. There isn't much more to say with this group, though - none of them are likely winning the MVP but could get a few votes and come in near the bottom when the official voting actually takes place.
4. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen did not play his best game against the Cleveland Browns and has not really lit up the stat sheet this year, but he's a household name, the reigning MVP, and can still lead the Buffalo Bills to the AFC East title in the 2025 NFL Season.
Allen is likely not winning the MVP this year, but he's probably a top-5 candidate at worst and could get some votes given the lack of overall talent he has had to deal with on offense this year.
3. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence now has 12 touchdowns against zero interceptions over his past four games. The Jacksonville Jaguars have now won six games in a row, and Lawrence has had a triple-digit passer rating over those last four contests.
We have finally seen his completion percentage rise to that 60% mark as well, and the entire Jaguars' operation has just been running very smoothly recently. Lawrence's late-season push here is probably too late, but a path to actually winning the MVP would likely have to entail the Jaguars finding a way to earn the no. 1 playoff seed and for Lawrence to go nuclear these final two games.
It isn't impossible, but if nothing else, he is most definitely an MVP candidate.
2. Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots got back on track in Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens. Maye has been an MVP candidate for most of the season now, and the 12-3 Patriots are now tied with the Denver Broncos record-wise in the AFC.
Maye has been an efficient passer this year and has thrown the ball down field better than most quarterbacks in the league. Being able to do this efficiently as a second-year QB is straight-up insane and could paint a great picture for the offense in 2026 and beyond.
Drake Maye now has 25 touchdown passes against just eight interceptions this year and leads the league in QBR and in completion percentage.
1. Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford is leading the NFL in passing yards, passing touchdowns, yards per game, and passer rating. He's playing the best football of his career in 2025 and is surely the MVP of the league. Sure, Stafford has a solid running game and very good WR room, but there really isn't an argument for the veteran QB to not win the MVP unless he simply implodes these final two weeks.
One loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 really does not change the big picture for the Los Angeles Rams. I would be shocked if the MVP didn't go to Stafford at this point. The award is definitely a bit flawed, and it's usually now reserved for the best QB in the NFL. Like it or not, that's just how things have gone in recent years.