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NFL experts make case for outside MVP candidate, but admit Drake Maye will ‘probably win it’

As the MVP conversation turns: Even before the Rams lost to the Falcons on Monday night, the odds for NFL MVP had already turned in favor of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

The Maye momentum continued to build after Stafford and Los Angeles unexpectedly struggled in Atlanta. By the time of ESPN’s “Get Up!” on Tuesday morning, NFL experts seemed to be growing in confidence that the 23-year-old New England QB would win the prestigious award.

During a segment, former Patriots safety Jason McCourty spoke up for Maye.

“I went with Drake Maye,” he replied when asked which player would get his vote.