The Los Angeles Rams shrugged off a slow start to defeat the Baltimore Ravens, and quarterback Matthew Stafford keyed it. In the process, the two-time Pro Bowler surpassed yet another historic career milestone.
Stafford finished the 17-3 victory with 181 yards and 1 touchdown on 65.4% completion.
It was a modest final line for Stafford, but one that came with significant implications, moving him up the all-time ranks.
Matthew Stafford Passes Dan Marino in Rams’ Win
GettyErin Andrews interviews Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams after a 17-3 victory against the Baltimore Ravens.
Stafford passed Hall of Famer and former Miami Dolphins star Dan Marino for ninth place on the all-time passing yards list.
He expressed great “reverence” for Marino and other QBs who paved the way.
“I love this game, I love the history of it. I remember being a little kid watching NFL films growing up. Everybody’s watching cartoons, I was watching that. So, it’s – it means a lot. I don’t think about it on a daily basis. But when it comes up, I have a ton of reverence and respect for this game and the people that have come before me and played it,” Stafford told reporters on October 12.
“Just to be mentioned with those guys is really humbling and something that I’m sure when I’m done playing, I’ll think about more. But kind of one of those pinch yourself moments where you’re sitting there going, ‘Man, remember watching him do his thing and just thinking he was unbelievable.’ And being able to be in the same breath is pretty cool.”
Stafford has thrown for 1,684 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 66.5% completion on the season while leading the Rams to a 4-2 start. It is their best since the 2021 season, when they began the campaign 5-1, per Stathead.
The Rams were also 4-2 to start the 2020 season, when they made the playoffs but fell short and acquired Stafford in a trade with the Detroit Lions that offseason.
Matthew Stafford Can Still Move Up All-Time Passing Yards Leaderboard in 2025
GettyMatthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams stands behind center against the Baltimore Ravens.
Stafford’s current pace could see him overtake multiple other QBs on the all-time leaderboard before the 2025 regular season ends.
He is currently on track for 4,771 yards. That would give him 65,480 passing yards for his career, and it would move him above Matt Ryan, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger into at least sixth place.
There is even a chance that Stafford leapfrogs Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers for fifth.
At any rate, Stafford has been dialed in. He led the NFL in passing yards entering Week 6, and he exited Sunday’s slate the same way despite his modest output.
Sean McVay Gives Matthew Stafford Game Ball
GettyMatthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on against the Baltimore Ravens.
Rams head coach Sean McVay offered strong praise for Stafford in the locker room during his postgame speech.
Stafford was one of five Rams players to receive game balls.
Outside linebackers Byron Young and Jared Verse (3.0 combined sacks and 1 forced fumble), linebacker Nate Landman (franchise-record 17 total tackles, 1 QB hit), and safety Quentin Lake (6 total stops, 1 INT, 1 fumble recovery) also received game balls.
Up next, Stafford, McVay, and the Rams travel to London to take on the 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7.
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