Myles Garrett says the NFL ignores defensive players in the MVP Award voting.

Matthew Stafford didn't make it to the Super Bowl, but he did get a nice consolation prize on Thursday night when he was named MVP of the 2025 NFL season in an announcement that was made at the 15th annual NFL Honors ceremony.

The AP named Matthew Stafford the 2025 NFL MVP after a razor-thin vote over Drake Maye and other finalists.

SAN FRANCISCO — Matthew Stafford has won the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award after one of the most exciting seasons of his career. Stafford earned the honor at the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday night.

Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he’s returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season. Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.

At the NFL Honors, the league announced its individual awards tonight and presented its five-player Hall of Fame class