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Rams-Cowboys Joint Practice Highlights Stafford's Sharpness and Cowboys' Pass Rush
sports14 days ago

Rams-Cowboys Joint Practice Highlights Stafford's Sharpness and Cowboys' Pass Rush

In a Rams-Cowboys joint practice, Matthew Stafford was largely precise with one interception by Justin Barron, while McVay praised his decision-making. Stetson Bennett IV and Ty Simpson split second-team reps behind Stafford, with Bennett handling most of the snaps and Simpson showing flair on a redzone drive. The Rams’ offensive line rotation—featuring McClendon Jr., Jackson, Avila, and Dotson—facilitated a strong run and pass game, though Puka Nacua left early and others stepped up. On defense, Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart keyed the pass rush against Prescott and backups, Quentin Lake snagged a redzone interception, and Nate Landman piled up run stops, with Garrett held out as a precaution.

via Rams|
#cowboys#joint-practice#pass-rush
Stafford Soars to No. 3 in SI's 2026 Preseason QB Rankings
sports1 month ago

Stafford Soars to No. 3 in SI's 2026 Preseason QB Rankings

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 preseason QB rankings place Patrick Mahomes first, Josh Allen second, and Matthew Stafford third after a historic MVP season. The piece surveys a mix of established stars and rising talents, with notes on health and durability as teams head into training camps, highlighting Stafford’s age and the surrounding weapons (Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams) as factors shaping his title chase.

via Sports Illustrated|
#mvp#nfl#quarterbacks
OTAs Ignite Stafford’s Future, Jackson’s Contract Talk, and NFL QB Buzz
sports2 months ago

OTAs Ignite Stafford’s Future, Jackson’s Contract Talk, and NFL QB Buzz

Week 1 OTAs produced early-season headlines: the Rams’ Stafford-time over extension and a potential handoff to Ty Simpson, with Davante Adams and Puka Nacua highlighting a revamped unit amid Nacua’s rehab and looming contract questions; Justin Herbert returned after Europe tour; Lamar Jackson signaled he’s not chasing a fully guaranteed deal with Baltimore; Patrick Mahomes rejoined practices wearing a knee brace as he readies for the season; Bears coach Ben Johnson touted Luther Burden III’s potential, and Cleveland’s QB questions hint at a summer-long quarterback race involving Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel.

via Sports Illustrated|
#lamar-jackson#mahomes#otas
Giants’ Schoen-Harbaugh Pact Sparks Momentum Across the NFL
nfl3 months ago

Giants’ Schoen-Harbaugh Pact Sparks Momentum Across the NFL

Breer’s May takeaways center on the Giants extending GM Joe Schoen to better align with John Harbaugh, creating stability as the new era takes shape, while also passing along updates such as Matthew Stafford’s updated Rams contract, Rashee Rice’s off-field concerns for the Chiefs, plus notes on the NFL’s Accelerator Program, Lions’ Campbell and Linderbaum option decisions, a CBA nuance about international games, and several quick-hit items on locker-room dynamics and June 1 cap rules.

via Sports Illustrated|
#giants#joe-schoen#john-harbaugh
Rams lock in Stafford with a year-long, incentive-heavy extension
sports3 months ago

Rams lock in Stafford with a year-long, incentive-heavy extension

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and the team agreed to a one-year extension worth a base $55 million (up to $60 million with incentives), keeping the 38-year-old veteran under contract beyond 2026 in a year-to-year arrangement and preventing immediate free agency. Stafford, the 2009 No. 1 overall pick who helped the Rams win a Super Bowl in his first season with L.A., remains in the lineup as the team weighs longer-term options.

via NBC Sports|
#extension#nfl#one-year
Could Burrow’s Career Mirror Stafford’s Super Bowl Route?
sports3 months ago

Could Burrow’s Career Mirror Stafford’s Super Bowl Route?

Breer’s mailbag surveys a range of topics: Joe Burrow’s potential career path could resemble Matthew Stafford’s, including a move later in his career; Maxx Crosby’s Raiders future and trade value; Elijah Sarratt’s fit for the Ravens; updates on the Seahawks’ sale; why teams value consensus draft boards; flag football contracts; Big Dom’s role with the Eagles; Vikings’ GM search options; Patriots’ hypothetical roster moves (AJ Brown trade, Clowney addition, Gonzalez extension); and the Cowboys’ looming Dak Prescott cap hit plus possible heir planning for 2027.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cincinnati-bengals#joe-burrow#nfl
Stafford Edges Maye in Nail-Biter MVP Race
sports6 months ago

Stafford Edges Maye in Nail-Biter MVP Race

Matthew Stafford was named NFL MVP in a razor-thin vote over Drake Maye—the closest finish since 2003—after leading the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns with 8 interceptions for a 12-5 Rams and earning first-team All-Pro; Maye led in completion rate and accounted for 35 touchdowns, finishing second with 361 points to Stafford's 366 (24 first-place votes to Maye's 23). Stafford will return for his 18th season in 2026 as the Rams reached the NFC title game and Maye’s Patriots prepare for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks.

via theScore.com|
#drake-maye#football#mvp
Stafford’s Breakout Season Ends in NFC Championship, MVP Odds Slide
sports7 months ago

Stafford’s Breakout Season Ends in NFC Championship, MVP Odds Slide

Matthew Stafford capped a league-leading 4,707 passing yards and 46 TDs as the Rams went 12-5, but Los Angeles lost the NFC Championship to Seattle 31-27. The defeat slighted his MVP odds, though he remains a top contender amid a pecking order that Verge from Sam Darnold to Drake Maye in various rankings; Stafford’s performance still keeps him in the MVP conversation for 2025-26.

via Heavy Sports|
#football#mvp#nfl
sports7 months ago

One Unlucky Play in Seattle Redefines Stafford’s Legacy

Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers in the NFC Championship, but Seattle won 31-27 after a double-covered Kyren Williams on a crucial fourth-and-4—a “fortuitous bust” that defined the game. The result adds to the paradox of Stafford’s career: elite passer with a Lombardi who may still be haunted by this moment unless he adds another Super Bowl, a tall task at 38 in a crowded NFC West.

via FOX Sports|
#kyren-williams#nfc-championship#rams