Matthew Stafford reflects on playoff mistakes with Lions

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Matthew Stafford reflects on playoff mistakes with Lions
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Matthew Stafford discussed his time with the Detroit Lions during a recent appearance on the Green Light Podcast. He acknowledged his struggles in the postseason while with Detroit, specifically recalling his first playoff outing against the New Orleans Saints in 2011, where he threw two second-half interceptions. Despite being winless in three playoff games with the Lions, Stafford credits those experiences for his current playoff success with the Los Angeles Rams, where he has a 7-3 postseason record. He also reminisced about the atmosphere during his return to Ford Field in the 2023 playoffs, describing it as electric.

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  • Stafford went 0-3 in playoff games with the Lions.
  • He felt pressure during his first playoff game against the Saints.
  • Stafford now holds a 7-3 playoff record with the Rams.
  • He described the playoff atmosphere at Ford Field in 2023 as electric.
  • Stafford discussed how NFL rule changes have aided his longevity.
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Matthew Stafford joined the Green Light podcast and spoke about his early days with the Detroit Lions.

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