Matthew Stafford Career Passing Record
From first overall pick to Super Bowl champion, Matthew Stafford's career is defined by records and resilience.
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, receiving first-team All-American honors in 2008, and was selected first overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL draft.
Quick Facts
- Franchise
- Detroit Lions (2009–2020), Los Angeles Rams (2021–present)
- Status
- Active Player
Lore & Background
Stafford was the first overall pick of the 2009 NFL draft, becoming the fourth player out of Georgia to be the first overall selection in the draft and the first since [unclear from source]. He led the Lions to their first playoff appearance since 1999 in 2011, and later helped them reach the playoffs in 2014 and 2016. He was traded to the Rams in 2021 and led them to victory in Super Bowl LVI. In 2025, he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns, earning NFL MVP honors.
Reader's Guide
Stafford is currently sixth all time in passing yards per game and the fastest player in NFL history to have reached 40,000 career passing yards. He ranks in the top 10 of all time in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns.
Did You Know?
- He became the fourth quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 5,000 yards in a single season in 2011.
- Stafford set the NFL season record for comeback wins in 2016.
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