Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford is not regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in league history, but that is what the numbers suggest. Stafford has the most passing yards per game in NFL history at 307.9. That figure puts him above all-time greats like Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Drew Brees.
Stafford has been a strong playoff performer throughout his NFL career. He has 15 postseason touchdowns against 6 interceptions over eight career games. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback had arguably his best career playoff game last year in a 24-23 loss to the Detroit Lions. Stafford went 25-of-36 with 367 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Will Stafford be able to continue producing in the playoffs?
Los Angeles Rams Begin Playoff Push
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The Los Angeles Rams were set to welcome the Minnesota Vikings to town on Monday night, but a natural disaster changed their plans. The California wildfires causing immense destination led to the National Football League moving the game. It will be played at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals. Even though the Rams will not have home-field advantage in their playoff game, some things are more important than a football game.
Stafford did not end the regular season on the strongest of notes with 4 passing touchdowns over his final four regular season games. Minnesota visited Los Angeles earlier in the year. The Rams quarterback had his best game of the season. He went 25-of-34 for 279 yards and tied his season high with 4 passing touchdowns. With a repeat of that performance, the Los Angeles Rams will advance to the Divisional Round.
Final Thoughts
The Los Angeles Rams seemingly opted into this position after being the No. 3 seed heading into Week 18 and resting many key players. If they had won last week, Los Angeles would have remained the No. 3 seed and the Washington Commanders would be their opponent. Ultimately, with a Rams loss and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers win, the teams switched places in the standings.
Los Angeles will face a 14-3 Vikings team that will come into Arizona in a poor mood after losing the NFC North, and a first-round bye, on Sunday. Minnesota is one of the best teams in the National Football League, and Stafford will need to continue his great playoff performances to pull out the win.
