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NFL playoff games always mean a lot, but the Super Wild Card matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions might mean a little bit more than normal for the respective teams’ quarterbacks. Matthew Stafford is the best quarterback in Lions history, but he is now with the Rams, and he has already delivered […]

It could have not been written any better. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be returning to his old stomping grounds this coming weekend when his team takes on his former squad, the Detroit Lions,  in an NFC Wild Card showdown. Stafford’s wife, Kelly, has already expressed her excitement for her husband ahead of […]

Matthew Stafford spent the first 12 seasons of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. Now, they stand in the way of Stafford and his new team, the Los Angeles Rams, from advancing in the NFC playoff bracket. With a 21-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, the Rams slotted themselves into […]

The Los Angeles Rams reportedly will start veteran quarterback Carson Wentz this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, giving Matthew Stafford a week of rest before heading into the playoffs, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Rams are locked into a playoff spot in the NFC, but they will still be playing for […]

With five receptions and 118 yards in a Week 17 win over the New York Giants, rookie receiver Puka Nacua is now just 29 yards short of breaking Bill Groman’s rookie receiving yards record when he put up 1,473 yards in 1960. He is also four receptions short of breaking Jaylen Waddle’s rookie receptions record. […]

The Los Angeles Rams secured a 26-25 win in their recent clash with the New York Giants during Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season. However, rather than basking in the glory of this triumph, the Rams find themselves confronted with significant concerns. These have cast a shadow over their playoff berth and future prospects. […]

Sean McVay is in a deep need to make a late-season surge to punch a playoff ticket. Matthew Stafford has been on a tear this season and it is in large part due to the weapons in the Los Angeles Rams system. His season is on the line when they face the New York Giants […]

Could Matthew Stafford be the NFL MVP? According to New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, ‘[Stafford] and Lamar deserve to be up for MVP,” via Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Stafford has drawn some more MVP buzz this week, especially after Brock Purdy’s four-interception game practically dropped him from the race. […]

Outside of the San Francisco 49ers, the team nobody should want to face in the NFC playoffs is not the Philadelphia Eagles or Dallas Cowboys, but the Los Angeles Rams. That’s right, the previously 3-6 Rams are now 8-7 having won five of their last six games this season, including their latest victory over the […]

If the NFL regular season ended today, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams would be playing the Detroit Lions in the wildcard round of the playoffs. This of course would be a huge storyline, since both Stafford and Lions QB Jared Goff would be facing their former teams. Stafford and Goff were both a […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford isn’t considered one of the greatest of all time or even of his generation. Maybe he should be, though. By the end of the 2023 season, if rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua can get 147 more receiving yards, Stafford will be the QB for three of the biggest pass-catching […]

The Los Angeles Rams picked up a huge win against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football, and rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua was once again outstanding. He was the leading receiver in the game for the Rams, and he also scored a touchdown in the game. Los Angeles is now over .500 with […]

Matthew Stafford has been in the NFL for fifteen years and he’s accomplished a whole lot in that time. He’s thrown for over 5,000 yards in a season, had a streak of seven consecutive seasons throwing for at least 4,000 yards, and two years ago, in his first season with the Los Angeles Rams, he […]

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Los Angeles Rams (8-7) earned a much-needed Thursday Night Football win versus the New Orleans Saints (7-8), 30-22. They protect and fortify their NFC Wild Card position, due in large part to the resurgence of Matthew Stafford. The veteran quarterback picked apart the the Saints’ secondary with 328 passing […]

SoFi Stadium was brimming with pride and enthusiasm, as both the Los Angeles Rams and Dodgers ended Thursday night on a tremendous high that will have the city buzzing for a while. Matthew Stafford continues to look like one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, leading LA (8-7) to a 30-22 win against the […]

If quarterback Matthew Stafford had decided after the 2021 NFL season to retire, the Los Angeles Rams probably would’ve felt like their trade for Stafford was worth it. Two seasons later however, and Stafford is still managing to outdo himself. By throwing multiple touchdowns in the Rams’ win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday […]

The Los Angeles Rams (7-7) and New Orleans Saints (7-7) will face off in a Week 16 matchup on Thursday Night Football, meaning that they will be able to enjoy a nice Christmas break while others are at play. But this game will have some high stakes with the NFL playoff race heating up, and […]

Prior to the Washington Commanders-Los Angeles Rams game this past weekend, former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm got to meet one of his idols and fellow Bulldogs alums in Matthew Stafford. Fromm went up and introduced himself to Stafford ahead of the game, saying, “Great to meet you. I grew up watching you, man! Big fan. […]

The Los Angeles Rams have gone from having twice as many losses as wins to a tiebreaker away from a playoff spot in the NFC. Ask members of the organization what’s spurred this turnaround, and you’ll hear a common denominator: quarterback Matthew Stafford. “Yeah, he’s played like Matthew,” Rams coach Sean McVay told Stu Jackson […]

The Los Angeles Rams have become an afterthought of sorts since their Super Bowl win led by Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald, but the team is surging in the last part of the season and Stafford is a big reason why. A close loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week was both encouraging and frustrating, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are starting to let their postseason chances slip. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens gave them one hell of a fight which led to their seventh loss of the season. But, the results of this clash could have been very different. Technical issues plagued Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford which may […]

The Los Angeles Rams are set to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14 of the NFL. With both teams vying for a spot in the playoffs, this game is sure to be a nail-biter. From unexpected playmakers to potential upsets, there’s no shortage of storylines to watch for in this highly anticipated showdown. Now, […]

Kevin Stefanski is still in the process of trying to find his replacement for Deshaun Watson. Joe Flacco looked like the answer but Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams started to prove otherwise. Now, the Cleveland Browns’ offensive woes have gotten larger as they try to stay in postseason contention. They did respond with […]

The Los Angeles Rams secured a crucial win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season. The game was a thrilling encounter that saw the Rams dominate the Browns at home. The Rams’ victory was a result of a collective effort from the team, but some standout performers deserved recognition for […]

The Los Angeles Rams cruised to victory this week. They traveled to Arizona to take on the Cardinals and handled them with ease, taking them down by a final score of 37-14. Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns, with two of them going to Tyler Higbee and Kyren Williams apiece. Williams carried the Rams in his […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had a rather subpar 2023 NFL season so far. Having said that, they did recently secure a hard-fought victory against the Seattle Seahawks, winning 17-16 in Week 11. As the Rams prepare for their Week 12 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, the team is determined to build on their momentum […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting ready to play the Buffalo Bills, where their number one task will be to stop quarterback Josh Allen. For Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, facing Allen is like playing his former teammate, Matthew Stafford. “I played with (Matthew) Stafford,” Slay said ahead of Sunday’s game. “[Allen’s] like a faster, athletic Stafford,” […]

The Los Angeles Rams have officially designated running back Kyren Williams to return to practice, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. With Williams set to return to practice Wednesday, Schefter reports that he is expected to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Williams has dealt with an ankle injury but should be in line to play […]

On Sunday afternoon, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams improved to 4-6 on the 2023 NFL season with a home win over the Seattle Seahawks. In his return from a thumb injury, Stafford helped guide the Rams back from what had been a nine-point Seahawks lead in the fourth quarter, ultimately winning the game […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford took a big hit and appeared shaken up in their Week 11 game against the Seattle Seahawks. “Rams QB Matthew Stafford is with trainers after taking a shot to the midsection,” per SI.com’s Albert Breer. Stafford took a vicious hit from Seahawks defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr. early in […]

The season has gone in the wrong direction for the Los Angeles Rams, as the team brings a 3-game losing streak into their home game in Week 11 with the Seattle Seahawks. While that would seem to be a significant issue against a team that is looking for revenge, the Rams are coming off their […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has been anxiously awaiting the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford, and it appears that Stafford will be all systems go for Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks. McVay explained to Andrew Siciliano of the NFL Network that he hasn’t noticed anything different about Stafford after the injury. McVay says […]

The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl just a couple of seasons ago, but they haven’t been able to get back to that elite status ever since. Last season wasn’t a good one for the Rams as quarterback Matthew Stafford went down with an injury that derailed the season. This year hasn’t been much […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury to his right thumb in the Rams’ 43-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. With Stafford out of commission, Brett Rypien took over starting quarterback duties for the Rams in Week 9. Los Angeles mustered only four first downs in […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has shed some light on the recent acquisition of quarterback Carson Wentz. Sean McVay said the Rams decided to sign Carson Wentz because of starter Matthew Stafford’s recent injury, per The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue. “The situations and some of the things that we went through ultimately led us […]

As the Los Angeles Rams get ready to come off their bye and take on their NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks in Week 11, the team got some great news on the Matthew Stafford injury update front. As of the Monday before next weekend’s slate, head coach Sean McVay fully expects his starting quarterback to […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are currently on a bye week following their Week 9 demolition at the hands of the Green Bay Packers. Stafford was forced to miss that contest with a thumb injury; however, there is hope that he may be able to make enough progress during the Rams’ current bye […]

The Los Angeles Rams are still trying to get back into playoff form almost two years after winning the Super Bowl. However, their goals have hit another stall as quarterback Matthew Stafford deals with a torn UCL in his thumb. This is his second consecutive season having to miss time with an injury, after missing […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had a disappointing season so far. Injuries, including a recent injury to quarterback Matthew Stafford, have compounded their struggles. With Stafford out, many fantasy football owners are wondering how this will affect the production of key players like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. In this article, we will take a […]