The MVP debate was one of the hottest discussions around the NFL going into Week 18, with most believing Drake Maye's and Matthew Stafford's performances in the season finale would be the deciding factor.
Unfortunately, both the Patriots and Rams won in dominant fashion, so there wasn't a clear favorite to emerge. But as New England fans know, much of the statistics are on Maye's side, even when looking at common opponents, yet it might not matter unless the MVP voters adopt the true meaning of the acronym, as JJ Watt did.
When asked for his opinion after the conclusion of the late afternoon games, the former defensive end, now turned color commentator, praised Stafford for his production this season but acknowledged the true meaning of most valuable player, which favors Maye.