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ArticleDrake Maye’s debut reinforces why Matthew Stafford won MVP
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Maye was at his absolute worst in the NFL's first game of 2026, throwing three fourth quarter interceptions, including the game-loser, as New England left the door open to blow a 10-point lead to Seattle and drop the game 13-10.
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Maye's playoff collapse (58.3% completion, 82.2 rating) exposed him as unworthy of MVP consideration.

Maye's poor performance against the Seahawks—three fourth-quarter interceptions including the game-loser in a 13-10 loss—reinforced concerns about his ability to perform at an MVP level; he completed just 58.3% of passes with an 82.2 passer rating across four playoff games against elite defenses (Chargers, Texans, Broncos, Seahawks) after posting a 113.5 rating in the regular season, suggesting significant performance decline against quality opposition.

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