Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford played injured in the team’s 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Stafford’s wife, Kelly, revealed that the star quarterback has been playing through injury since Week 15.
“It was against San Francisco. We all know how tough Matthew is, and people don’t realize how tough he is because he doesn’t really tell anyone what’s going on.
“He got hit in San Francisco…(and) that night he came home and he was like, ‘Yeah, I think I broke my ribs,'” Kelly said during ‘a recent episode of “The Morning After with Kelly Stafford and Hank.”
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON PK Press Club
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks onto the field before a 2025 NFC divisional game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
“And he did it. He broke four ribs but didn’t really let anyone in to really know much about it. He continued his daily process like nothing happened, he was going home and was unhappy.”
Despite four cracked ribs and less than ideal weather conditions, Stafford completed nearly 60 percent of his passes while throwing for 324 yards and two touchdowns.
Kelly said his brother, Chad, hugged Matthew after the loss, and the quarterback was wheezing and hunching over in pain because of his cracked ribs.
JETS HIRE LIONS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR AARON GLENN AS NEW HEAD COACH: REPORTS
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play from the line of scrimmage in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
Stafford started 16 games this season for the Rams, missing Week 18 when head coach Sean McVay decided to rest the team’s starters by clinching a playoff berth.
The Rams were 10-6 in his starts and Stafford completed nearly 66 percent of his passes for 3,762 yards, while throwing 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Stafford, 36, has two years remaining on his contract with the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (97) in the second half of a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
Stafford has been with the Rams for four seasons after spending the first 12 seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions.
Kelly said Matthew will take time to determine whether he wants to retire or play another season.
For now, the Rams quarterback will take advantage of the time off to let his ribs heal.
