The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By ROB MAADDIJanuary 22, 2026 at 03:53 PM

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

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The Associated Press has announced the finalists for the NFL MVP award. The five finalists are quarterbacks Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Drake Maye of the New England Patriots, and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams, along with running back Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers. The announcement comes during the NFL playoffs in January 2026. The provided images show the finalists in action during various playoff games. The MVP award recognizes the most valuable player in the National Football League for the 2025-2026 season.

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Seattle Seahawks 40% Denver Broncos 40% Jacksonville Jaguars 50% San Francisco 49ers 50% Buffalo Bills ×250% New England Patriots 50% NFL ×570% Trevor Lawrence ×290% Drake Maye ×290% Josh Allen ×290% Christian McCaffrey ×290% Matthew Stafford 90%

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