If Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs was Matthew Stafford’s final game in the NFL, then it’s been a great career for the Los Angeles Rams quarterback.
Stafford finished 26 of 44 with 324 passing yards and two touchdown passes. The Eagles forced the Rams to fumble on back-to-back drives. First it was Kyren Williams, then Stafford. Turnovers led to two Philadelphia field goals. Los Angeles lost the game 28-22.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts to his touchdown pass to Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee during the first half of an NFL football NFC Divisional playoff game on Sunday 19 January 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The 36-year-old two-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion will turn 37 on February 7. He was asked about his NFL future after the game. He told reporters he would “take time to think about it.”
“But I feel like I’m playing really good ball,” he said via ESPN, adding that he “really felt like” he had some good football left.
Rams head coach Sean McVay wasn’t interested in talking about anything other than the playoff loss.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is lifted as he is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) during The first half of an NFL Football NFC Divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
“I’m not really interested in talking about anything as far as next year,” he said. “Right now, I’m just enjoying this team.”
Los Angeles had a decent shot to tie the game. Stafford put together a 10-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson. The Rams defense shut down the Eagles offense on Philadelphia’s next possession.
Stafford drove the Rams to the Eagles 22-yard line, but turned the ball over on downs following an incomplete pass to Puka Nacua.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football NFC Divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The veteran quarterback totaled 3,762 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes. He led the Rams to a Super Bowl title against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2021 season.
