Matthew Stafford continues Los Angeles Rams career after historic 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford enters the 2026 season following a career-best campaign where he secured his first NFL MVP award. At age 37, Stafford led the league in passing yards and touchdown passes while maintaining fewer than 10 interceptions. This performance mirrored the 2007 season of Tom Brady and made Stafford the first quarterback since Peyton Manning in 2008 to win the MVP award while representing a wild-card team. His partnership with coach Sean McVay propelled the Rams to a top scoring offense and a deep postseason run. Stafford remains active for the 2026 season with indications that his career could extend further as he continues to perform at an elite level.
- •Matthew Stafford won his first NFL MVP award in 2025 at age 37.
- •Stafford led the NFL in passing yards and touchdown passes with fewer than 10 interceptions.
- •The Rams finished the 2025 season with the No. 1 scoring offense in the league.
- •Stafford became the first MVP from a wild-card team since Peyton Manning in 2008.
- •Stafford remains with the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Matthew Stafford refuses to slow down after accomplishing rare NFL
"Matthew Stafford is showing no signs of slowing down after a historic MVP season put the Rams quarterback alongside Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and some of the greatest passers in NFL history.
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