Matthew Stafford carries history of success in international NFL games

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford enters the upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne with a successful track record in international venues. During a 2025 appearance in London, Stafford led the Rams to a 35-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, recording five touchdown passes despite being pressured on a season-high 55.9% of his dropbacks. He distributed the ball effectively in that game, completing passes to 10 different receivers while playing without wide receiver Puka Nacua. Stafford also participated in a notable 2014 game in London as a member of the Detroit Lions, where he orchestrated a second-half comeback against the Atlanta Falcons that featured a game-winning field goal by Matt Prater. While the upcoming matchup in Australia serves as the latest test for the veteran, his past international performances remain a talking point leading up to the game.

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