Matthew Stafford earns higher ranking in league quarterback poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford moved up five spots in a recent NFL ranking of signal callers polled from league coaches, general managers, and executives. While Stafford did not reach the top spot currently held by Josh Allen, the evaluation highlights the passer's continued standing in the league. Analysts describe the 38-year-old as an elite pocket operator, noting his performance from the previous season when he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns. ESPN also placed Stafford at No. 9 on its top 100 player list. Rams head coach Sean McVay cautioned against external projections, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining focus as the season progresses. Stafford enters the current year positioned sixth in NFL history in passing yards and seventh in passing touchdowns, supported by a receiving corps that features Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.
- •Matthew Stafford climbed five spots in an NFL poll of coaches, GMs, and executives.
- •The Rams quarterback holds the sixth-most passing yards in NFL history.
- •ESPN ranked Stafford ninth on its top 100 list of players.
- •Stafford continues to work with receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.
- •Sean McVay maintains that preseason rankings do not impact the team's internal objectives.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rams news: Matthew Stafford makes leap but misses top spot in NFL poll
"It seems clear that the Los Angeles Rams are doing the right thing for Matthew Stafford this year. That’s true even if he decides to play again in 2027 . Stafford is still highly regarded, as he took a massive leap but missed the top quarterback spot in an NFL coaches, GMs, and execs poll. Stafford couldn’t quite break through against Josh Allen, […] The post Rams news: Matthew Stafford makes leap but misses top spot in NFL poll appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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