This Sunday, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has the chance to notch a milestone that few in NFL history have reached. A win over the Tennessee Titans would mark the 31st different NFL team Stafford has beaten in his career.
Stafford’s struggles against Tennessee are well-documented: in four career meetings, including his time with Detroit and Los Angeles, he has yet to register a win, most recently losing 28-16 during the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning season in 2021. A victory this week would finally check the Titans off his list, bringing him one step closer to joining an exclusive group of quarterbacks who have defeated 31 franchises.
Rams’ Matthew Stafford Needs To Beat Titans To Join 31 Team Club
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Only three active quarterbacks currently hold wins over 31 teams: Patrick Mahomes (all but the Chiefs), Russell Wilson (all but the Seahawks), and Aaron Rodgers (all but the Packers). Four legends—Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, and Drew Brees—have managed wins against all 32 NFL teams, a milestone Stafford could edge toward this season, though the Steelers remain the only team he has yet to beat.
Stafford has played 17 seasons and started 223 games, facing every NFL franchise at least twice. Despite his long career, the Titans remain the only team standing between him and the 31-team mark. Achieving this milestone would not only place Stafford in rare company but also highlight the consistency and resilience that have defined his career.
Stafford has faced the Titans in some bizarre and tightly contested games. During his time in Detroit, he played Tennessee twice, losing by a combined four points, including a wild 44-41 overtime defeat in 2012. Since being traded to the Rams, Stafford has faced Tennessee only once—during the 2021 Super Bowl season—losing 28-16 despite outgaining the Titans by 153 yards.
Bottom line: Only the Titans stand between Stafford and an elite NFL milestone this week. One win, and he moves into an exclusive club, further cementing his legacy as one of the league’s premier quarterbacks.
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