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Article2026 NFL QB RankingsSeptember 11, 2026

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Coming to the Rams has been great for Stafford's career image. No, Dan Orlovsky, if the Rams win a Super Bowl this year, Stafford will not be a top 5 QB, but he will definitely be top 20, and possibly top 15.

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Stafford ranked #3 QB; Super Bowl win would cement top-15 status.

Ranked #3 in 2026 preseason QB rankings. Declan Doyle notes that coming to the Rams has been great for Stafford's career image; if the Rams win a Super Bowl this year, Stafford will not be a top-5 QB but will definitely be top 20 and possibly top 15.

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Matthew StaffordNeutralProjection

Stafford expected to retire after 2026 season as part of Rams super team.

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Matthew StaffordNegativeProjection

Stafford's over-aggression and immobility in Week 1 raise concerns about regression from MVP heights.

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Matthew StaffordNegativeProjection

Stafford's Week 1 regression raises decline concerns; over-aggressive deep passing failed.

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Matthew StaffordNegativeMatchup

Stafford held to 155 yards, 61.1 rating vs. 49ers' Morris defense

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Matthew StaffordNeutralRole

Stafford's success hinges on MVP-level play; McVay's scheme lacks creativity.

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Matthew StaffordNeutralRole

Rams offense overly dependent on Stafford's MVP-level play; McVay's scheme lacks creativity.

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