Tagged: Matthew Stafford (137 Results)
Factoid: Matthew Stafford
There will be an unusual matchup in Indianapolis this week. Matthew Stafford torched the Bears, and he’ll be facing a defense in Week 2 that was similarly ripped up by Russell Wilson. more »
Mailbag: September 16, 2021
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is Matthew Stafford a top-tier quarterback? Is the RB-RB draft strategy outdated? The limited value of the preseason. Ravens running backs, Elijah Mitchell, Keenan Allen and more. more »
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Stafford off to great start with Rams
Los Angeles quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD, the Rams prize offseason addition, led his new team with 3 touchdown passes in Sunday night’s season opening win over the Chicago Bears. On the third… More play of the game, Stafford threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver VAN JEFFERSON to get things rolling. Stafford would later add a 57-yard touchdown to wideout COOPER KUPP before finishing with his third touchdown to ROBERT WOODS. Less
Source: Los Angeles Times
Ask the Experts: Which veterans who changed teams are you interested in?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which veteran who changed teams in the offseason are you most interested in seeing? more »
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Rams RB Akers suffers season-ending torn Achilles
Los Angeles Rams running back CAM AKERS suffered a torn Achilles tendon while training for the upcoming season earlier this week. Akers, 22, was on track to be the featured running… More back in an offense that was expected to be rejuvenated by the arrival of veteran quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD. Instead, Akers will miss the season and the Rams will likely move forward with third year running back DARRELL HENDERSON leading the backfield. Less
Source: Los Angeles Times
Around the NFL: Rams-49ers
The two 49ers-Rams games this year just got more interesting. The general rule of thumb for players is to avoid giving opponents bulletin-board material, but San Francisco safety Jimmie Ward has thrown considerable shade in the direction of Matthew Stafford. more »
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Around the NFL: Jared Goff
There's a story out that the Lions like what they're seeing from Jared Goff. New coach Dan Campbell saying nice things about Goff's command in the huddle and the pretty spiral he throws and whatnot. Might be enough to make you think Detroit is anticipating good things this season. It seems unlikely. more »
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WR Woods says Rams offense ready to roll again
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver ROBERT WOODS said this week that he is excited about the dimension that new quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD brings to the team’s offense heading into the 2021… More season. Woods envisions Stafford “spreading the ball around”, something that would certainly benefit the receiving corps of Woods, COOPER KUPP, and DESEAN JACKSON. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Rams QB Stafford had minor thumb surgery
Los Angeles Rams quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD reportedly underwent a minor surgical procedure on his right thumb last month. Fortunately for Stafford and his fantasy owners, the new Rams quarterback is not… More expected to miss any of the team’s offseason workouts or training camp. Stafford has played through injuries, including several to his throwing hand, many times during his 12-year career. Less
Source: Los Angeles Times
WR Jones to reunite with QB Stafford?
Veteran Detroit Lions wide receiver MARVIN JONES indicated via social media that he is interested in a reunion with quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD in Los Angeles. Jones is an unrestricted free agent… More this offseason after leading the Lions in receptions last year. Stafford, of course, will head to the Rams after the blockbuster trade with Detroit is finalized in March. Jones is also a Southern California native, adding to the allure of reuniting with Stafford in Los Angeles. Less
Source: Team Blog
Texans and DE Watt agree to mutually part ways
There seems to be a lot of mutual parting of ways in the NFL these days. First it was MATTHEW STAFFORD and the Detroit Lions. Next up is J.J. WATT and… More the Houston Texans. The Texans and Watt announced late last week that they had mutually agreed to part ways. Watt is the franchise’s all-time sacks leader (101) after being drafted with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Less
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WFT to “exhaust all avenues” to find the right quarterback
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said this week that the team would take a “long look” and “exhaust all avenues” to secure the quarterback position. Those avenues include the… More NFL Draft, the trade market, free-agency, and players already on the roster. Washington was reportedly interested in veteran quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD before his recent trade from the Lions to the Rams. As for existing options, the team has veteran ALEX SMITH as well as fellow quarterbacks KYLE ALLEN and TAYLOR HEINICKE. Options, of course, will also exist in free agency and the NFL Draft. Less
Source: Washington Times
Rams DT Donald says he was “shocked” by trade
Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle AARON DONALD said this week that he was “shocked” to hear about his team sending quarterback JARED GOFF to the Detroit Lions in exchange for… More MATTHEW STAFFORD. Donald said that Stafford is a “great quarterback”, while also adding that Goff would be his “brother forever”. The Rams made it to the Super Bowl with Goff running the offense and Donald leading the defense, but the team ultimately did not think that combo would get them back to that level. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Factoid: Matthew Stafford
The Rams are taking a big swing on Matthew Stafford. What they’re hoping for, I think, is to get a quarterback who can connect on more big throws. more »
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Free agent market heating up for QB Winston
With the MATTHEW STAFFORD for JARED GOFF trade in place between the Rams and the Lions, the free agent market for quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON is reportedly heating up. While he could… More certainly remain in New Orleans, several teams are said to be interested in his services. With the Saints, Winston is not guaranteed a starting role due to the presence of DREW BREES (for now) and TAYSOM HILL. Several teams see Winston as a potential starter, with both the Colts and Bears being linked to him thus far. Less
Source: Team Blog