It’s the same story every year — Patrick Mahomes throws a couple of interceptions, the Kansas City Chiefs struggle for a few drives, and somehow… his MVP odds don’t move an inch.
Just days after Mahomes tossed back-to-back picks, sportsbooks still list him as the MVP favorite — the only player with better odds than New England rookie Drake Maye. And NFL fans are losing it.
“How is this possible?” one viral post on X asked. “Mahomes plays average football and gets a pass. Drake Maye carries a rebuilding team and gets ignored.”
It’s a fair question.
Mahomes has been the NFL’s golden boy for nearly a decade — two MVPs, three Super Bowl rings, and a dynasty-in-progress. But for many, this feels like a popularity award, not a reflection of the 2025 season’s reality.
Meanwhile, Drake Maye has shocked the league. Leading a Patriots roster rebuilt from the ground up, he’s turned no-name receivers into stars and made a fanbase believe again. Analysts have praised his poise, precision, and leadership, even comparing his early-season rise to that of Mahomes in 2018.
One AFC executive reportedly told ESPN:
“If Maye were playing in Kansas City right now, he’d be the MVP favorite by a mile.”
That quote alone sent the internet into chaos — with fans debating whether Mahomes’ legendary status protects him from the kind of scrutiny every other QB faces.
Still, oddsmakers are betting on history. Mahomes is a proven closer — and when the playoffs come around, voters remember rings, not October stats.
But if Drake Maye keeps elevating a team that started from nothing and pushes the Patriots into playoff contention, the conversation might finally shift.
For now, the rookie is playing with a chip on his shoulder — and the football world is watching closely.
“Mahomes built his legacy,” one fan wrote. “But Maye’s coming for it — and he’s doing it without the help of history or hype.”
🔥 The MVP race just got personal.
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