Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford won the 2025 Associated Press NFL MVP award during the 2026 NFL Honors event Thursday (February 6) night.

Stafford threw for an NFL-best 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns, as well as eight interceptions, on 388 of 597 passing during the 2025 regular season, his 17th in the NFL, having led the Rams to a 12-5 regular season record and NFC Championship Game appearance. The veteran quarterback also confirmed his decision to return for his 18th NFL season during his acceptance speech.

Stafford reportedly edged out New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye by a 366-361 margin for the NFL MVP award, the closest since Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and the late Steve McNair shared the award in 2003, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

Here are the full list of winners from the 2026 NFL Honors awards:

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide

Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders

AP Most Valuable Player presented by Invisalign

Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

AP Coach of the Year

Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots

AP Comeback Player of the Year

Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

AP Offensive Player of the Year presented by Microsoft Copilot

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

AP Defensive Player of the Year presented by TCL

Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year presented by EA SPORTS Madden NFL

Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year presented by EA SPORTS Madden NFL

Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns

Protector of the Year

Joe Thuney, Chicago Bears

FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year

Drake Maye, Patriots quarterback
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers running back
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks wide receiver

Salute to Service Award presented by USAA

Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Budda Baker, Cardinals safety

Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award

Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns

AP Assistant Coach of the Year

Josh McDaneils, New England Patriots offensive coordinator

Jim Brown Award

James Cook, Buffalo Bills

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