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QBLAR40 insightsLatest Oct 28, 2026
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PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Matthew Stafford hit Puka Nacua for a touchdown in the Rams' 35-21 win over the Raiders, giving him 155 touchdown passes with the franchise—one more than Roman Gabriel's previous franchise record of 154. When asked what the milestone meant, Stafford joked 'It just means you're old and you've played a lot of ball,' crediting the people around him and noting that 'Catching touchdowns and throwing touchdowns isn't a one-man job.' The source notes Stafford is at the center of the Rams' offense, and his pass protection needs remain a key factor in the team's backfield usage decisions.
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NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz
QB16 ranking against the Chargers. Shocking to keep Stafford this high with basically just Puka Nacua as a weapon, but he's likely to throw three combined touchdowns to Davis Allen, Kobe Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, or other tight ends. Rams sitting pretty at seven-point favorites. Ian Hartitz does not expect 350 yards and three touchdowns, but projects 200-plus yards and multiple touchdowns to keep him in mid-tier QB2 conversation.
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PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
The source ranks Matthew Stafford QB16 for Week 8 vs. Los Angeles Chargers. Stafford and any random assortment of tight ends are apparently enough for him to still pitch in a trio of touchdowns on any given Sunday. While the Chargers pass defense ranks 10th in EPA per dropback (somewhat redeeming quality of an inexplicably sad excuse for a professional football team), Stafford wins out over other signal-callers in this tier thanks to being the last offense the source can really trust to still put up points.
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PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Adam Levitan
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Zero surprise given defensive woes, schedule, concentration, talent. But, Lions in full-PPR ppg: * Jared Goff QB2, behind only Josh Allen * Jahmyr Gibbs RB1, 3.9 clear of Kenneth Walker * Amon-Ra St. Brown WR4, behind only JSN/Puka/Lamb * Sam LaPorta TE6 * Jameson Williams WR24

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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Matthew Stafford told Pat McAfee that the Rams' balanced offensive attack in Week 6—199 rushing yards paired with his 187 passing yards and three touchdowns—represents perhaps the first time the Rams showed a truly balanced run-vs-pass attack all season, and it worked. Stafford expressed enthusiasm about the interchangeable nature of his running back duo, stating he doesn't care which back gets the work as long as he can keep working with both of them, suggesting confidence in the Rams' offensive direction moving forward.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Turf Show Times
Stafford told Pat McAfee that he believes this season he has the best running back room of his nearly two-decade NFL career. He emphasized that Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are uniquely interchangeable—both can execute the entire offensive playbook without separate packages, a feature he hasn't had before. Stafford noted: "I haven't had a tandem like this where they both can do everything...this is a really unique instance in which we can call our entire offense with both those guys in the game and not bat an eye." This versatility allows the Rams to keep the same playbook regardless of which back is in, creating a strategic advantage against opposing defenses.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Stafford benefited from the Rams' re-established physical running identity against Las Vegas. McVay emphasized that manageable downs created by the dominant run game (39 carries, 198 yards) gave Stafford options and kept the Raiders guessing. McVay stated: "Any good offense that we've had here that I've been a part of, you have to be able to do both. You have to be able to have balance, or you at least have to have the threat of if they overcommit to something, then you have to be able to make them pay." The Rams' balanced attack with respect for the run game is essential to Stafford's effectiveness.
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NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The source questions whether Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford are 'all the way back' after the Rams' 35-21 win over Las Vegas, suggesting one victory against a struggling team (Raiders on a four-game losing streak) is insufficient to prove the quarterback and coach have resolved their offensive issues. The source later implies Stafford could be on the trade block if the Rams lose to the winless Chargers, indicating the organization may consider trading him to recoup draft capital.
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