Mahomes favored over Maye for NFL MVP predictions for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Drake Maye finished second in last year's MVP race and is expected to contend again next season after the Patriots acquired A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs. Despite Maye's potential, ESPN's Jason Reid predicts Patrick Mahomes will win the award again. Reid notes Mahomes is returning from knee surgery but will have strong support from a solid offensive line and a capable rushing attack led by Kenneth Walker III. However, skeptics question Mahomes' prospects following a disappointing season for the Chiefs, even with those additions.
- •Drake Maye finished second in MVP voting last season.
- •A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs join the Patriots to support Maye.
- •Jason Reid predicts Mahomes will win MVP over Maye.
- •Mahomes is recovering from knee surgery but has strong offensive support.
- •Chiefs' performance last season raises questions about Mahomes' stats.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — AFC West Star Predicted To Win MVP Instead Of Patriots Drake Maye Next Season
"Drake Maye finished second in the MVP race last season, and he will have a chance to win the award next season.
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