Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has played himself into the MVP conversation so far this season. In 4 games, Stafford has thrown for 1,114 yards and 8 touchdowns to 2 interceptions with a 106.1 rating.
His best game was against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4, where he had 375 yards and 3 touchdowns to no interceptions and a 123.5 rating.
When it was time to be clutch, Stafford was most certainly that. In the 4th quarter alone, he had 172 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 9 passes on 11 attempts en route to a comeback victory. He threw a great pass to Rams wide receiver TuTu Atwell, which was 88 yards.
Stafford has 39 4th-quarter comebacks in his career, which is 4th all-time in NFL History.
According to Teamrankings.com, the LA Rams offense is ranked 13th in Points Per Game with 25.0, 4th in Yards Per Game with 388.3. They also rank 13th in 3rd Down conversion rate with 40.43. The Rams have been clicking on all cylinders this year. Sean McVay has the team ready for a potential playoff run, and Stafford’s excellent play has been a major part of that.
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Matthew Stafford: The MVP Candidate
Matthew Stafford is one of the best quarterbacks and overall players in the league. He’s even hailed as one of the best throwers of the football with flashy plays and no-look passes.
With a baseball background, it makes sense that he throws the ball the way he does and has the arm strength that he has.
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Stafford can move throughout the pocket, make on-time throws, but also off-platform. He can get the ball where it needs to be so that the pass catcher has a great chance of completing it. Stafford has great odds to go to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Matthew Stafford Stats
In his career, Matthew Stafford has thrown for 60,923 yards and 385 touchdowns to 190 interceptions. That includes 2 Pro-Bowl appearances and a Super Bowl victory.
The Los Angeles Rams are currently 3-1 and tied for 1st in the NFC West with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, who are also 3-1. The Rams take on the 49ers this Thursday.
Is Matthew Stafford the current MVP? Right now, BetOnline gives Stafford the 6th-best odds at +1200.
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