The Los Angeles Rams secured a playoff berth on Sunday following their 30-23 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. While it was far from the offense's best performance of the year, the team did enough to earn a victory and guarantee themselves a trip to the postseason. In his post-game interview, Matthew Stafford admitted that he didn't play well enough, but said he was still fired up to be playoff-bound, via Tom Pelissero.
My @nflnetwork postgame interview with #Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who admittedly didn’t play his best today … but now is officially playoff-bound. pic.twitter.com/MWK5UDSGyw
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 26, 2021
Stafford had one of his worst games of the season during Los Angeles' win, completing 21-of-37 pass attempts for 197 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. He also fumbled in the game, but the Rams managed to recover the loose ball. Stafford is now up to 13 interceptions on the season.
Article Continues BelowHe threw two interceptions to Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, as well as one to Xavier Woods, marking each defender's third INT this season. It was the first time Stafford has thrown three interceptions since joining the Rams this offseason, and only his third multi-interception game on the season.
While it was far from a clean outing from Stafford, the Rams as a whole were able to rally and take down the Vikings, winning their 11th game of the season and clinching a playoff berth, becoming the third team to do so in the NFC, joining the Buccaneers and Packers. The Cowboys can also clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday night.
In his debut season with the Rams, Stafford has thrown for more than 4,000 passing yards and recorded 36 passing touchdowns to go with his 13 interceptions.