Will epic Ram choke cost Matt Stafford MVP?

[RonMac]

Just to measure opinion here - Seems Rams win out they likely get 5th seed / could sink to 7th - Will the WC finish by the Rams result in the great season by QB Matt Stafford being denigrated in the MVP voting ? As of today 40 TDs and only 5 interceptions- clearly the Rams leader & offensive star. Do you think it will cost him the 2025 NFL MVP award ?

[Jacksnow]

That is a good question. Maybe the writers who make the decision would be impressed by Stafford bouncing back after the defeat. Pure speculation and based on emotion.

[malibu]

I think he played great in the Seattle loss 457 and 3 tds no ints to me that is an MVP performance. They cant ding him for a super odd 2pt play a poor punt decision on STs and poor coverage. He even when asked to perform in OT scored a TD. That is a mark of an MVP.

[UtahRam]

Numbers aside, I think they'd give it to Darnold before they would Stafford if the Seahawks win the division.

[RonMac]

Was not thinking of Darnold - it is very possible it could go that way - It would seem to be a shame if MS and his great season would turn on that game but I agree this vote is often emotional.

[ocram23]

I don't think Darnold is going to get the MVP. I still think it's Stafford's to lose.

[RonMac]

Darnold has a relatively high INT rate for this type of discussion - here is hoping Rams and MS finish the regular season strong and he is properly rewarded for what is shaping up as his best in a HOF career. One hopes this vote is not tainted by the Rams collapse in Seattle.

[Ramsfan08ny]

Numbers aside, I think they'd give it to Darnold before they would Stafford if the Seahawks win the division.

Numbers aside? What's that mean? The MVP is always determined by numbers and wins. Maybe it might be different if Darnold swept LA. One more win does not trump the lopsided QB stats.

3700 yards 24 TD 13 Int

4100 yards 40 TD 5 int

Not close.

[RonMac]

Good point - Darnold stats (13 ints ?) do not measure up to MS @ any level - but - always fear these emotional biased votes for awards.

[Commish]

Numbers aside, I think they'd give it to Darnold before they would Stafford if the Seahawks win the division.

If the Patriots hang on to win the AFC East this season, then I would give the NFL's Most Valuable Player to Drake Maye over Sam Darnold, assuming it were a binary choice between the two of them as QBs of division champions...

RAM SEASON!!

--The Commish

[DelMar]

According to Vegas… it’s still Staffards to lose

Matthew Stafford (LAR). -225
Drake Maye (NE) +350
Josh Allen (BUF) +425
Sam Darnold (SEA) +8000
Jordan Love (GB) +10000
Bo Nix (DEN) +10000
Justin Herbert (LAC) +15000

[UtahRam]

Numbers aside, I think they'd give it to Darnold before they would Stafford if the Seahawks win the division.

Numbers aside? What's that mean? The MVP is always determined by numbers and wins. Maybe it might be different if Darnold swept LA. One more win does not trump the lopsided QB stats.

3700 yards 24 TD 13 Int

4100 yards 40 TD 5 int

Not close.

It wouldn't surprise me if Seattle was to win out at 14-3 and win the division and they gave the MVP to Darnold. Or Maye in New England. I'm not gonna lose my shit over it. It's an award. That stuff was a big deal when I was a kid but now it's Super Bowl Champs or bust for me that matters.

[brasilrams]

Numbers aside? What's that mean? The MVP is always determined by numbers and wins. Maybe it might be different if Darnold swept LA. One more win does not trump the lopsided QB stats.

3700 yards 24 TD 13 Int

4100 yards 40 TD 5 int

Not close.

It wouldn't surprise me if Seattle was to win out at 14-3 and win the division and they gave the MVP to Darnold. Or Maye in New England. I'm not gonna lose my shit over it. It's an award. That stuff was a big deal when I was a kid but now it's Super Bowl Champs or bust for me that matters.

Darnold is not EVEN in the conversation . It is between Stafford and Maye . 40 td / 5 picks against 24 td / 13 picks is too much to overcome , even if seattle went 17-0 they would not give to darnold with those stats when they compare so poorly to Staff / Drake .

[UtahRam]

I wouldn't be surprised is all I'm saying. When do they vote for this?

[Truth]

Stafford should win given his offensive numbers and Rams PPG. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t.

40 Tds
5 Ints

He’s having by far the best year of his career. Even if the Rams get the WC you gotta give it to him on stats alone

[NorCal RF]

It wouldn't surprise me if Seattle was to win out at 14-3 and win the division and they gave the MVP to Darnold. Or Maye in New England. I'm not gonna lose my shit over it. It's an award. That stuff was a big deal when I was a kid but now it's Super Bowl Champs or bust for me that matters.

Darnold is not EVEN in the conversation . It is between Stafford and Maye . 40 td / 5 picks against 24 td / 13 picks is too much to overcome , even if seattle went 17-0 they would not give to darnold with those stats when they compare so poorly to Staff / Drake .

This^

Darnold? Seriously?

Stafford last 2 games throws 5-6 TD’s and Rams win it will be his……….

[SoCalRam78]

East coast media bozos trying to give Maye MVP. He’s been impressive but he has 15 fewer TDs and 3 more INTs than Stafford and feasted on a soft schedule.

[GoldenRam]

More likely cost Blackburn ST coach of the year, Shula DC of the year and perhaps McV coach of the year. They are CONSIDERABLY more responsible than Staff

[malibu]

Fyi besides the stats Stafford should win because NE had the the easiest schedule of any team in the past 25 years. Rams on the other hand have played a very tough schedule with tons of the playoff bound teams.

[Rampager66]

Is there no case for Darnald at all?
The Guy could end up leading 2 different Teams to 14-3 records in consecutive years.
Minnesota crumbled w/o him and Seattle cleaned out their O of QB1 and WR 1 and 2 and he has them on the verge now too.
How would Seattle look w/o him.. just a thought, I still like Staff tho, by a lot.

[UtahRam]

If the Rams get knocked out in a wildcard game do you still give the MVP to Stafford? When do they vote?

[SoCalRam78]

Per NFL polling, Stafford big front runner.

[49RH8R]

This is a clear case of the mainstream media pushing a false narrative to generate interest and ratings and whatever else they are trying to do.

In what world is Stafford NOT the MVP? He leads in yards, TD's and QB rating. The 40-5 TD to int ratio is enough to win it right there but he also leads in those other categories and set a few NFL records. He broke Tom Brady's record of most TD's without throwing a pick and the Rams were the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the NFC. He might break another NFL record against Atlanta but we'll have to wait and see.

There really is no competition or mystery as to who the MVP is and it's our very own number 9.

[DelMar]

This is a clear case of the mainstream media pushing a false narrative to generate interest and ratings and whatever else they are trying to do.

In what world is Stafford NOT the MVP? He leads in yards, TD's and QB rating. The 40-5 TD to int ratio is enough to win it right there but he also leads in those other categories and set a few NFL records. He broke Tom Brady's record of most TD's without throwing a pick and the Rams were the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the NFC. He might break another NFL record against Atlanta but we'll have to wait and see.

There really is no competition or mystery as to who the MVP is and it's our very own number 9.

.... and Vegas agrees.

I really only follow Vegas picks... I just will never trust some 'expert talking head'... Those morons get paid to make stir and make crap up for clicks / views...

but not Vegas.. as the old saying goes... Follow the money.

[UtahRam]

Numbers aside, this is why you don't hand out the award with a couple of games left.

[49RH8R]

Numbers aside, this is why you don't hand out the award with a couple of games left.

Stafford has 12 more TD's than Maye with the same number of INT. Both are playoff teams. Not sure how you give it to Maye with 12 fewer TD's.

[brasilrams]

Numbers aside, this is why you don't hand out the award with a couple of games left.

Stafford has 12 more TD's than Maye with the same number of INT. Both are playoff teams. Not sure how you give it to Maye with 12 fewer TD's.

Stafford also has a better qbr and more total yards. Even with his shitty game yesterday he should win.

[Cornell29]

Stafford may have cost himself the MVP. Some of those throws were horrible. The pick six yesterday, when he wasn't even pressured. The pick against the Lions on a one read screen play was even worse. The pick 6 vs Carolina, was horrible as well. Why even throw that?

[FelixTheStonerCat]

Fuck him and his MVP. Picked the wrong time to play like shit. Fuck McVays overrated ass too. Fuck everybody associated with this team for regressing like this. I hope they lose. They ain't gonna fix or change shit, but i hope they lose. They don't deserve a playoff spot or a SuperBowl title. Absolutely insane that we lost to the Falcons.

[Truth]

Numbers aside, this is why you don't hand out the award with a couple of games left.

Stafford has 12 more TD's than Maye with the same number of INT. Both are playoff teams. Not sure how you give it to Maye with 12 fewer TD's.

More team wins by the Patriots. MVP isn’t “best player”, it’s most valuable. And voters probably look at the Rams as a pretty good team even without Stafford. Take Maye off the Patriots and where are they?

Patriots have been 4-12 the last 2 seasons. This year 13-3 it’s def gonna play a factor.

How many QBs get MVP of Wild Card teams?

I thought Stafford had it locked up based on stats but after last night I doubt he wins.