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Matthew Stafford’s wife criticizes NFL for Rams bye week schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 5:58 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Matthew Stafford’s wife criticizes NFL for Rams bye week schedule

Summary

Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, expressed her frustration on Instagram about the NFL's bye week schedule. She pointed out that the Rams are the only team without a traditional bye week, questioning the league's reasoning behind this decision. The Rams have a Week 11 bye but will have only 10 days off between their upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 15 and a Thanksgiving Eve matchup with the Green Bay Packers on November 25. Kelly humorously mentioned her fatigue from watching the game for 18 years, emphasizing the need for a break during the season.

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By the Numbers

•Kelly Stafford criticizes NFL bye week schedule on Instagram.
•Rams have only 10 days between games, unlike other teams.
•Green Bay Packers will enter a bye week after facing the Rams.
•Rams projected to travel 34,847 miles this season—second most in the NFL.

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5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Rams QB Matthew Stafford’s wife rips NFL on Instagram for bye week schedule quirk

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Rams have a relatively short bye week coming up, a scheduling decision that hasn’t sat well with quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, who made her displeasure with the NFL public. In an Instagram Story posted on Tuesday, Kelly tagged the league’s official account and questioned why Los Angeles is the only team without a […] The post Rams QB Matthew Stafford’s wife rips NFL on Instagram for bye week schedule quirk appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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