NFL MVP: This is why the Patriots’ Drake Maye has entered the chat

The New England Patriots’ transformation from last season has been impossible to ignore. After nearly five years of mediocrity following decades of glory, the franchise seems to have rediscovered the winning formula that excites fans week after week. At the center of it all is Drake Maye, and for good reason.

While Mike Vrabel’s work as head coach has been impressive, and the roster as a whole has stepped up to the challenge, it’s Maye’s performance and stats that are generating the buzz loud enough to put him firmly in MVP discussions. It’s still early in the season, but talent this undeniable is never too soon to recognize.

Top four contenders for MVP

Vegas odds are shifting as the season hits Week 7, highlighting the players who are positioning themselves for the NFL’s top individual honor. The current favorites among sportsbooks are:

• Patrick Mahomes +125
• Josh Allen +360
• Baker Mayfield +700
• Drake Maye +800

Every player on that list except the Patriots’ quarterback is a seasoned veteran. Mahomes, Allen, and Mayfield each have at least seven NFL seasons under their belt, giving them plenty of experience to mount a strong MVP campaign. That makes placing a second-year quarterback like Maye at the same table all the more intriguing.

Drake Maye’s 2025 numbers so far

• 1,944 passing yards
• 14 touchdown passes
• 2 interceptions
• 116.4 passer rating
• 2 rushing touchdowns
• 16 total touchdowns
• 4-game winning streak
• Leading their division

With stats like these, combined with a likely continuation of a favorable schedule, the Patriots may once again have a player in the MVP conversation, at least for this season.

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