Matthew Stafford ranked NFL's most clutch quarterback ahead of Patrick Mahomes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams has been named the NFL's most clutch quarterback by Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon, placing him just ahead of Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes. This ranking comes after a standout 2025 season where Stafford led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, earning his first MVP award. Gagnon's assessment highlights Stafford's exceptional performance in tight games, particularly his 115.4 passer rating in the fourth quarter of one-score games over the past two seasons. Stafford's ability to generate crucial game-winning drives in the postseason further solidifies his reputation. As the Rams prepare for the 2026 season, Stafford's recent success positions him as a key figure for the team's ambitions.
- •Stafford ranked ahead of Mahomes as NFL's most clutch quarterback.
- •Led NFL in passing yards and touchdowns in 2025, earning MVP.
- •Posted a 115.4 passer rating in fourth quarter of close games.
- •Generated two game-winning drives during the 2025 postseason.
- •Prepares for 18th NFL season with heightened performance expectations.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — LA Rams’ Matthew Stafford Beats Patrick Mahomes in Critical QB Attribute
"The Los Angeles Rams watched Matthew Stafford add an MVP award as an accolade after a career season in 2025.Now, the 38-year-old quarterback is gaining more steam heading into his 18th NFL campaign.Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon ranked Stafford as the NFL’s most clutch quarterback entering 2026, placing him one spot ahead of Kansas City Chiefs star […] The post LA Rams’ Matthew Stafford Beats Patrick Mahomes in Critical QB Attribute appeared first on HEAVY.
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