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The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny fantasy football takes on Matthew Stafford
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All The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny insights about Matthew Stafford
NegativeMatchupSep 24, 2026
Mina Kimes emphasizes that Matthew Stafford's performance is highly dependent on pass protection: when kept clean, he's dominant ('night-night'), but when pressured he struggles significantly. She cites his poor performance against San Francisco and notes that the Giants didn't pressure him at all, yet he still struggled. The Broncos' defensive line—featuring Nick Benito and Zach Allen—looks good even without Jonathan Cooper, and Stafford's 2.9-second time to throw (86th percentile when kept clean) suggests Denver's pass rush could be disruptive in this matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Stafford threw for 300 yards while being pressured on just 15% of dropbacks (2-for-4 for 25 yards on pressured plays), benefiting from the Rams' dominant run game and clean pocket. Mina Kimes' thesis is that Stafford remains one of the best quarterbacks in football as long as he stays clean; however, his efficiency drops significantly when facing teams that can pressure him, as will be tested against Denver next week. She also noted his tendency to force unnecessary throws late in the first half, suggesting he needs to trust the running game more.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Dominique Foxworth notes that the Rams' offense, led by Matthew Stafford, was highly efficient on first down last year but struggled on third down. The key to the upcoming matchup against the 49ers is whether the 49ers can stop the run on early downs to force Stafford into third-and-long situations.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Mina Kimes speculates on a scenario where Matthew Stafford misses time in December, which could impact the perception of the Rams' front office.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
SVP expresses confidence in the Rams' offense led by Matthew Stafford, noting that while there were concerns about his back a year ago, he appears healthy and ready to continue playing at a high level.PositiveProjectionJul 27, 2026
Mina Kimes emphasizes Stafford's 2024 season as a "miracle season" given his physical durability concerns (bad back, bad knee), noting he was "awesome" despite these injury risks. She frames betting on the Rams as betting on Stafford's ability to repeat this durability and performance level, making him a key factor in the Rams' championship window.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
Stafford hasn't lost any arm strength and continues to make video game throws and no-look throws in crucial moments, showing no physical decline.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
Stafford went too low in draft rankings; he's one of the toughest players in the NFL and is expected to keep playing, with no signs of arm strength decline.NegativeInjuryJul 15, 2026
Stafford has an ongoing back issue that could flare up at any time, with a history of back injuries that is a concern for the Rams offense.NegativeInjuryJun 17, 2026
Stafford got hit 45 times last year despite only taking 19 sacks; those accumulated hits add up and he's another year older, which is a concern for sustaining the Rams' offensive efficiency.NegativeInjuryJun 17, 2026
Stafford got hit 45 times last year despite only taking 19 sacks; those hits add up and he's another year older, which is a concern for sustaining the Rams' offensive efficiency.PositiveProjectionJun 3, 2026
Matthew Stafford is the Rams' quarterback, and while some have raised concerns about what happens if he goes down, every team with a great quarterback faces similar injury risk.