Matthew Stafford Shatters Records

Death, taxes, and Matthew Stafford making history with his passes. In a recent “Monday Night Football” game against the New York Giants, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw his third touchdown, surpassing Philip Rivers to claim sixth place on the NFL’s career passing touchdown list.

During the third quarter, Stafford connected with wide receiver Davante Adams for an 11-yard touchdown pass, bringing his career total to 426 regular-season TDs. He added another touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping lead the Rams to a decisive 28-6 victory, finishing the night with four total touchdown passes.

Now, on the all-time leaderboard, Stafford trails only behind legends like Brett Favre (508), Aaron Rodgers (528), Peyton Manning (539), Drew Brees (571), and Tom Brady (649).

But Stafford’s achievements go beyond just the passing touchdown record; he has also become the second player in NFL history to record 25 or more three-touchdown passing games with two different teams. With 25 games for the Rams and 42 accumulated with the Detroit Lions, he’s in elite company.

The only other quarterback to achieve this? Peyton Manning, with 64 for the Indianapolis Colts and 29 for the Denver Broncos.

You can’t help but appreciate Matthew Stafford. He’s won a Super Bowl, consistently reaches new milestones, and does it all while dissecting defenses with that iconic sidearm throw as if he’s in his prime.

What sticks with me the most is how the Detroit Lions squandered over a decade of his extraordinary talent. I don’t mean to dig up old wounds, Lions fans, but it’s really something to think about.

Stafford was clearly not the issue during his time in Detroit—he was the main reason the team even had a heartbeat. He carried subpar rosters, a lack of a running game, and ineffective coaching staff to whatever success they managed.

Then he’s placed in a top-tier organization with a solid scheme and genuine talent under Sean McVay and triumphs with a Super Bowl win in his first year. Now, he’s inching closer to top-five status across various all-time passing metrics.

Matthew Stafford was always a once-in-a-generation talent, and we are finally witnessing it… it’s impressive.