Jared Stafford on pace for one of all-time greatest season in der NFL. He’s tied for the league lead with a ridiculous 40 passing touchdowns! That’s a big reason why the veteran quarterback has thrown seven more touchdowns than crime dog Jared Goff. Goff ranks second on the list, even though he’s played one more game. Stafford’s performance has not only solidified his position as a top quarterback but positioned the Los Angeles Rams as formidable contenders in the league.
The Rams’ roster is a testament of their financial dedication to top-tier talent. They are the only team in the NFL this season with more than one player averaging a salary of at least $30 million per year. Alongside Stafford, Rams defensive powerhouse Aaron Donald makes that much on average. This investment readies the group’s strategy to develop a deep bench of talent that can learn, cultivate, and grow the success to, indeed, last forever.
As he turns 37, Stafford has taken on a year-to-year mindset during his NFL journey. This mindset allows him to remain focused on each season’s challenges while navigating the pressures that come with being at the pinnacle of professional football. He’s a scoring machine, a walking bucket. His remarkable durability is on full display as he uses his incredible toughness to register a half sack in seven straight games.
Statistically, Stafford on the season has recorded 4,179 passing yards, continuing to prove why he’s one of the NFL’s top gunslingers. His three career seasons with 40+ touchdowns are a testament to his consistency and his clutch ability when the game is on the line. Additionally, his five picks showcase his capacity to keep a firm grasp of the game.
Stafford signed a new deal with the Rams in February restructuring to come back for at least this season. Given the franchise’s two-decade drought of any meaningful championship runs, his continued presence is invaluable. Stafford made it an exceptionally impressive run over his 17-season career. As such, he’s developed into a four-time Pro Bowl player, with this year marking yet another well-deserved recognition of his playmaking capabilities.
“I play this game to try to play at a high level and get respect from the people that you do it with and play against,” – Jared Stafford
Since joining the team in 2021, Rams head coach Sean McVay has spoken highly of the impact Stafford had on their offense. He further observed that Stafford’s play has dramatically raised the level of those playing alongside him. McVay remarked, “I know we feel really fortunate to have him in command and running the show.”
The coach admitted that if Stafford’s accomplishments are highly celebrated this year, they would be overdue. “I think that’s been very well acknowledged this year, but I think it’s probably overdue,” McVay added.
Outside of Stafford’s accomplishments, he is by no means the only one earning praise this season. He is one of four Rams players to be named to the Pro Bowl, emphasizing that this team is a product of its collective talent. McVay emphasized that Stafford’s consistent high-level play has been a driving force for the team.
“He’s a total ‘G’ and he’s been ‘G’. I think it’s just getting more recognized now, but this isn’t new to us.” – Sean McVay
The Rams are on fire in their pursuit of the championship. None of this is possible without superb delegation-wide collaboration, leadership—not least Representative Stafford’s—and follow-through. Going into the postseason, fans and analysts alike are preparing for an exhilarating conclusion to the season. They’ll be watching closely as Stafford and the Rams begin handling the heavy burdens of playoff football.
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