Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams was named the 2025 NFL MVP, while Carson Schwesinger of the Cleveland Browns earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, according to reports. The announcements came amidst a flurry of activity, including the upcoming Super Bowl and the annual TIME Dealer of the Year award.
Stafford, 37, edged out several other candidates, including Drake Maye of the New England Patriots and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, to secure the MVP title, according to CBS News. Stafford received 366 points, narrowly surpassing Maye's 361. He also received 24 first-place votes, while Maye, who is set to play in the Super Bowl, received 23. Despite the Rams' loss in the NFC Championship Game to the Seattle Seahawks, Stafford's 17th season still earned him the prestigious award.
In other NFL news, Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, as reported by Fox News. Schwesinger beat out Abdul Carter of the New York Giants, Nick Emmanwori of the Seattle Seahawks, and Xavier Watts and James Pearce Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons. Schwesinger secured the award with 40 of 50 first-place votes, with Emmanwori coming in second with 199 total points and seven first-place votes.
The Super Bowl, a major economic event, continues to generate significant interest. According to Time, the event draws over 100 million viewers and serves as an economic engine for the host city and the country. The advertisements aired during the broadcast are also widely discussed and ranked.
Meanwhile, the boss of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Sam Altman, drew criticism for his reaction to a rival's Super Bowl ad. According to BBC Technology, Altman was ridiculed for a lengthy online post attacking a rival chatbot firm. Commenters on social media likened his post to "the digital equivalent of a toddler throwing a tantrum."
In the automotive industry, David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, was named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 109th National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, as reported by Time. The award, now in its 57th year, recognizes industry accomplishments and community service. Wright was selected for his leadership and dedication to community service.
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