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ArticleIs Matthew Stafford the reason for Puka Nacua’s success?
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Stafford helped Calvin Johnson produce Hall of Fame caliber stats, including three straight first-team All-Pro seasons from 2011 to 2013... he immediately helped Cooper Kupp go from a fantastic receiver to being the best receiver in the NFL in 2021... Stafford helped Nacua set the record for most receiving yards for a rookie with 1,486. Plain and simple, Stafford makes his receivers better.

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Stafford's track record elevates receivers: Calvin Johnson, Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacua all set records with him.

The source argues that Matthew Stafford makes his receivers better and has been the constant in three separate record-setting seasons. When Stafford was on the Detroit Lions, he helped Calvin Johnson produce Hall of Fame caliber stats, including three straight first-team All-Pro seasons from 2011 to 2013. When Stafford got to the Rams, he immediately helped Cooper Kupp go from a fantastic receiver to being the best receiver in the NFL in 2021. In 2023, Stafford helped Puka Nacua set the record for most receiving yards for a rookie with 1,486 yards. The source concludes: 'Plain and simple, Stafford makes his receivers better.'

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