Matthew Stafford Wins 2025 NFL MVP, Josh Allen Finishes Third
SAN FRANCISCO - The NFL MVP torch has officially been passed. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford took home the league’s highest individual honor Thursday night, winning the 2025 NFL MVP award at the annual NFL Honors ceremony, held this year at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
For Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, it was a strong campaign that ultimately came up just short. Allen finished third in the MVP voting, closing out a season that showcased his usual blend of arm talent, mobility, and leadership - but it wasn’t quite enough to top Stafford’s late-career resurgence.
Stafford's win marks a remarkable chapter in his NFL journey. After years of grinding through tough seasons in Detroit, he’s now added an MVP trophy to his Super Bowl ring - a rare feat that cements his legacy in the league. This season, he operated with surgical precision, commanding the Rams' offense with the kind of poise and veteran savvy that voters couldn’t ignore.
Allen, meanwhile, continues to be a perennial MVP contender, and this third-place finish is another reminder of just how high the bar has been set for him. His ability to carry the Bills offense - often putting the team on his back in tight games - kept him firmly in the MVP race deep into the season. But in the end, Stafford’s consistency and the Rams’ overall success gave him the edge.
While Allen didn’t walk away with the trophy, his place among the league’s elite quarterbacks is as solid as ever. And with the Bills still firmly in the mix as contenders, you can bet this won’t be his last shot at MVP glory.
The NFL Honors ceremony, known for blending football’s biggest awards with a touch of Hollywood flair, once again delivered a night of celebration for the game’s top performers. And for Stafford, it was a moment years in the making - a recognition of not just one great season, but a career that’s finally getting its full due.