Depending on how one looks at the results, it’s more than possible that Josh Allen prevented Drake Maye from claiming the NFL MVP title. Allen’s two first-place votes would have been enough for Maye to vault Stafford in what would have likely been a highly debated victory.

In New England’s Week 17 win against the New York Jets, Maye threw five touchdowns to five different receivers. He’s been without Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte throughout the year, and Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumbling woes to begin the year were tough to overlook.

Matthew Stafford edged out Drake Maye by only one first-place vote for league MVP

SAN FRANCISCO — The Rams’ Matthew Stafford won his first NFL Most Valuable Player award by the thinnest of margins, denying the Patriots’ Drake Maye a place in the rare company of second-year quarterbacks to win the league’s highest individual honor.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye remained a full participant in Thursday's practice.

New England and Seattle's defenses each pose a different threat to the other quarterback. Here's how Drake Maye and Sam Darnold should match up in Super Bowl LX.

The surge in popularity can be seen clearly in the " Drake Maye Lover ” Instagram account, which has more than 370,000 followers. Run by a 22-year-old Massachusetts native, the account has flooded fans’ social media feeds with memes, clips, and pictures relating to all things Maye.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye improved significantly as a passer in his second season, but Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has seen improvement elsewhere as well.