If Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs was Matthew Stafford’s last game in the NFL, then it’s been quite a career for the Los Angeles Rams quarterback.
Stafford completed 26 of 44 with 324 passing yards and two landing passes. The Eagles forced the Rams to turn the ball over in consecutive sequences. First it was Kyren Williams and then Stafford. Turnovers led to two Philadelphia field goals. Los Angeles lost the game, 28-22.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts to his landing pass to Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee during the first half of an NFC Divisional American Football Playoff game. NFL on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The 36-year-old two-time Professional Bowl and Tremendous Bowl champion will turn 37 on February 7. He was asked about his future in the NFL after the game. He told reporters he would “take some time to think about it.”
“But I feel like I was playing pretty well,” he said. via ESPNand added that “he surely feels that” he has some good football left in him.
Rams head coach Sean McVay wasn’t interested in talking about anything beyond the playoff loss.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is lifted while being sacked by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) , during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday. January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
“I’m not really interested in talking about anything related to next year,” he said. “Right now, I just appreciate this team.”
Los Angeles had a decent shot to tie the game. Stafford put together a 10-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a landing pass to Colby Parkinson. The Rams defense stopped the Eagles offense on Philadelphia’s next possession.
Stafford led the Rams to the Eagles’ 22-yard line, but fumbled after an incomplete pass to Puka Nacua.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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The veteran quarterback had 3,762 passing yards and 20 landing passes. He led the Rams to a Tremendous Bowl title over the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2021 season.
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