In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha takes a look at the MVP race and predicts how his top eight candidates will ultimately fare. Plus, risers/sliders from Week 14 and the most intriguing game of Week 15.

The Seahawks' success has come from a multitude of avenues, but quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba have been two of the biggest reasons why. Both were listed as potential MVP candidates by ESPN contributor Bill Barnwell.

SportsLine NFL analyst Josh Nagel gives his analysis and recommended plays for MVP and other season-long NFL awards

Matthew Stafford's numbers are good, but not better than those of another MVP candidate, according to this NFL analyst.

Drake Maye’s jump from Year 1 to Year 2 has not only put him in the MVP conversation, it’s earned the Patriots quarterback praise from the national media.

Caleb Williams is having a resurgence in his second season in the NFL, throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns against just six interceptions while leading the Chicago Bears to a 9-4 record.

The 2025 NFL MVP race is heating up entering Week 14. Drake Maye is the odds-on-favorite but Matthew Stafford continues making his case.

But when the 2025 season is over, Stafford will have just turned 38 years old. Age weighs on a player of Stafford's caliber, especially after he spent most of the offseason recovering from a back injury.