Dan Kelley
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My 2025 NFL MVP Vote
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1. Drake Maye, Patriots
2. Matthew Stafford, Rams
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
4. Josh Allen, Bills
5. Will Anderson Jr., Texans
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1. Drake Maye, Patriots
2. Matthew Stafford, Rams
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
4. Josh Allen, Bills
5. Will Anderson Jr., Texans
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 AM
My 2025 NFL MVP Vote
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1. Drake Maye, Patriots
2. Matthew Stafford, Rams
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
4. Josh Allen, Bills
5. Will Anderson Jr., Texans
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1. Drake Maye, Patriots
2. Matthew Stafford, Rams
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
4. Josh Allen, Bills
5. Will Anderson Jr., Texans
Just being 100% honest as a New England Patriots fan: If Drake Maye led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdown passes (46), I'd probably think he deserved to win NFL MVP if his team finished 12-5 and was the NFL's top Wild Card team.
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#NFLMVP #NFLHonors
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#NFLMVP #NFLHonors
January 5, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Just being 100% honest as a New England Patriots fan: If Drake Maye led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdown passes (46), I'd probably think he deserved to win NFL MVP if his team finished 12-5 and was the NFL's top Wild Card team.
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#NFLMVP #NFLHonors
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#NFLMVP #NFLHonors
NFL Playoffs Won-Loss Records of Remaining Starting QBs
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11-10 A.Rodgers 🏆
7-6 J.Allen
6-3 J.Hurts 🏆
5-5 M.Stafford 🏆
4-2 B.Purdy
2-2 C.Stroud
1-1 T.Lawrence
1-2 JLove
0-0 B.Young, C.Williams, D.Maye
0-1 B.Nix, S.Darnold
0-2 J.Herbert
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11-10 A.Rodgers 🏆
7-6 J.Allen
6-3 J.Hurts 🏆
5-5 M.Stafford 🏆
4-2 B.Purdy
2-2 C.Stroud
1-1 T.Lawrence
1-2 JLove
0-0 B.Young, C.Williams, D.Maye
0-1 B.Nix, S.Darnold
0-2 J.Herbert
January 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
NFL Playoffs Won-Loss Records of Remaining Starting QBs
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11-10 A.Rodgers 🏆
7-6 J.Allen
6-3 J.Hurts 🏆
5-5 M.Stafford 🏆
4-2 B.Purdy
2-2 C.Stroud
1-1 T.Lawrence
1-2 JLove
0-0 B.Young, C.Williams, D.Maye
0-1 B.Nix, S.Darnold
0-2 J.Herbert
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11-10 A.Rodgers 🏆
7-6 J.Allen
6-3 J.Hurts 🏆
5-5 M.Stafford 🏆
4-2 B.Purdy
2-2 C.Stroud
1-1 T.Lawrence
1-2 JLove
0-0 B.Young, C.Williams, D.Maye
0-1 B.Nix, S.Darnold
0-2 J.Herbert
I had 8 candidates the Patriots should interview for their head coaching job last year. Of my 8 options, 4 remained coordinators. All 4 should be contenders for any NFL openings:
Joe Brady, Bills OC
Brian Flores, Vikings DC
Vance Joseph, Broncos DC
Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC
Joe Brady, Bills OC
Brian Flores, Vikings DC
Vance Joseph, Broncos DC
Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC
January 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I had 8 candidates the Patriots should interview for their head coaching job last year. Of my 8 options, 4 remained coordinators. All 4 should be contenders for any NFL openings:
Joe Brady, Bills OC
Brian Flores, Vikings DC
Vance Joseph, Broncos DC
Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC
Joe Brady, Bills OC
Brian Flores, Vikings DC
Vance Joseph, Broncos DC
Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC
Before the NFL season, the consensus Top 4 quarterbacks were Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow. Only one even made the NFL Playoffs.
The NFL is a quarterback league. I'm picking Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 60.
The NFL is a quarterback league. I'm picking Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 60.
January 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Before the NFL season, the consensus Top 4 quarterbacks were Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow. Only one even made the NFL Playoffs.
The NFL is a quarterback league. I'm picking Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 60.
The NFL is a quarterback league. I'm picking Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 60.
Combined postseason records of the 14 starting quarterbacks in this year's NFL Playoffs:
🏈 37-34 🏆🏆🏆
Tom Brady's postseason record as a starting quarterback:
🏈 35-13 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
🏈 37-34 🏆🏆🏆
Tom Brady's postseason record as a starting quarterback:
🏈 35-13 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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January 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Combined postseason records of the 14 starting quarterbacks in this year's NFL Playoffs:
🏈 37-34 🏆🏆🏆
Tom Brady's postseason record as a starting quarterback:
🏈 35-13 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
🏈 37-34 🏆🏆🏆
Tom Brady's postseason record as a starting quarterback:
🏈 35-13 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Watching any sporting event, I prefer seeing a hero rather than a goat 100% of the time. Wish both kickers made their kicks down the stretch and we got to watch overtime in a 27-27 game.
January 5, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Watching any sporting event, I prefer seeing a hero rather than a goat 100% of the time. Wish both kickers made their kicks down the stretch and we got to watch overtime in a 27-27 game.
Which of these NFC quarterbacks will have their team playing for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 60?
January 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Which of these NFC quarterbacks will have their team playing for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 60?
Which of these AFC quarterbacks will have their team playing for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 60?
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Which of these AFC quarterbacks will have their team playing for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 60?
Can't believe Chris Boswell missed an extra point it could've ended the #Steelers season, and can't believe Tyler Loop missed the field goal attempt to cost the #Ravens the game. Too much of that decided by kickers, but fun, dramatic game and great end to the NFL regular season.
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM
This game was incredibly sloppy for the first 3 quarters, but this 4th quarter has been absolutely awesome. What a game!
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#SteelersNation #RavensFlock #BALvsPIT
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#SteelersNation #RavensFlock #BALvsPIT
January 5, 2026 at 4:34 AM
This game was incredibly sloppy for the first 3 quarters, but this 4th quarter has been absolutely awesome. What a game!
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#SteelersNation #RavensFlock #BALvsPIT
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#SteelersNation #RavensFlock #BALvsPIT
The great Devin McCourty just echoed my sentiments on halftime of Sunday Night Football: "I think the Chargers not playing their guys today, I think they wanted to go to New England and play against this Patriots team."
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The great Devin McCourty just echoed my sentiments on halftime of Sunday Night Football: "I think the Chargers not playing their guys today, I think they wanted to go to New England and play against this Patriots team."
Rob Gronkowski has improved tremendously as an NFL analyst. Seems he toned down the Gronk character a bit, and the regular Rob Gronkowski has enough enthusiasm and energy...and is a wealth of football knowledge. Love to see it!
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Rob Gronkowski has improved tremendously as an NFL analyst. Seems he toned down the Gronk character a bit, and the regular Rob Gronkowski has enough enthusiasm and energy...and is a wealth of football knowledge. Love to see it!
If this was Bill Belichick having the Patriots run in touchdowns with Tom Brady vying for NFL MVP, he'd be accused of doing it to get more credit for himself.
January 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
If this was Bill Belichick having the Patriots run in touchdowns with Tom Brady vying for NFL MVP, he'd be accused of doing it to get more credit for himself.
Just saw the Josh Allen played one play today to keep a consecutive game streak alive. Seems incredibly lame, but those things have been happening since Lou Gehrig.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Just saw the Josh Allen played one play today to keep a consecutive game streak alive. Seems incredibly lame, but those things have been happening since Lou Gehrig.
Reposted by Dan Kelley
Coach Vrabel said he was not going to bother getting Drake Maye any touchdown passes or runs today to boost his MVP case because he was told statistics vs. the Dolphins don't count since Miami hasn't won 11 games.
January 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Coach Vrabel said he was not going to bother getting Drake Maye any touchdown passes or runs today to boost his MVP case because he was told statistics vs. the Dolphins don't count since Miami hasn't won 11 games.
Shout out to Colts rookie QB Riley Leonard. Indianapolis was so unconfident in him that they opted to bring back Philip Rivers, nearly my age who hadn't played in 5 years instead of going with Leonard. Instead of sulking, he has had a great game when given the chance.
January 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Shout out to Colts rookie QB Riley Leonard. Indianapolis was so unconfident in him that they opted to bring back Philip Rivers, nearly my age who hadn't played in 5 years instead of going with Leonard. Instead of sulking, he has had a great game when given the chance.
A year ago in the New England Patriots season finale, most fans rooted for the team to lose to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. HC Jerod Mayo (fired) and QB Joe Milton III (traded) led the Patriots to a victory vs the Bills to finish 4-13. A lot has changed.
January 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
A year ago in the New England Patriots season finale, most fans rooted for the team to lose to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. HC Jerod Mayo (fired) and QB Joe Milton III (traded) led the Patriots to a victory vs the Bills to finish 4-13. A lot has changed.
If the New York Jets fail to intercept a pass today, they will become the first NFL franchise to go a full season without an interception since the stat began being tracked in 1933.
Only one other team in the past 93 seasons has recorded fewer than 3 interceptions.
Only one other team in the past 93 seasons has recorded fewer than 3 interceptions.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
If the New York Jets fail to intercept a pass today, they will become the first NFL franchise to go a full season without an interception since the stat began being tracked in 1933.
Only one other team in the past 93 seasons has recorded fewer than 3 interceptions.
Only one other team in the past 93 seasons has recorded fewer than 3 interceptions.