Matthew and Kelly Stafford on pink carpet at NFL Honors

Matthew Stafford has an opportunity to perform one thing that’s by no means been carried out earlier than within the historical past of the NFL.

Named a finalist for the NFL MVP award, Stafford — one of many favorites to win — will turn out to be the longest-tenured participant in league historical past to win the award. He’s performed 17 seasons within the NFL and this yr was the primary time he’s ever completed within the high 5 of MVP voting.

Earlier than he learns his destiny, Stafford graced the pink carpet along with his spouse, Kelly, by his facet.

In what was arguably the most effective season of his profession, Stafford threw for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns, each NFL-highs.

He led the Rams to playoff victories over Carolina and NFC West rival San Francisco earlier than falling brief in opposition to Seattle within the NFF title recreation. He completed 22-for-35 for 374 yards, 3 TDs within the loss.

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Stafford signed a 2-year, $80 million contract with the Rams final offseason, nevertheless it got here with a caveat. It was mainly two one-year offers, with the second installment of $40 million solely assured if Stafford is on the roster on March 15, or the fifth day of the brand new league.

Whereas rumors proceed to swirl concerning his standing for subsequent season, there’s severe hypothesis he may take his MVP trophy and trip off into the sundown.

Nonetheless, with the Rams anticipated to be a Tremendous Bowl favourite subsequent season if he returns and Los Angeles internet hosting the Tremendous Bowl in February 2027, the prospect at a real Hollywood ending could be an excessive amount of to cross up.

Hosted by Jon Hamm, the fifteenth annual NFL Honors 2026 takes place from the Palace of Advantageous Arts in San Francisco.