Puka Nacua almost did a backflip as Matthew Stafford won MVP

SAN FRANCISCO – There may not be anyone on the planet happier for Matthew Stafford than Puka Nacua.

The Los Angeles Rams quarterback, in his 17th NFL season, won his first MVP award Thursday night to all but cement what will likely be a Hall of Fame resume.

“I almost did a backflip,” Stafford’s star receiver Puka Nacua told Pakinomist Digital on the radio row.

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The added celebration, however, came when Stafford officially committed to play next season.

“I knew he was going to come back. I knew it. I was waiting for him to say it at some point. And when he said it, I still wanted to make a return. It was the best,” he said.

“No one deserves it more than him playing at such a high level at this late stage of his career. And the picture of him and his family, that’s football heaven right there.”

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Nacua would be a stud no matter who throws to him, but he certainly has Stafford to thank for his absurd numbers.

“I know I wouldn’t be in the place I’m at with the opportunities I’ve had to chase records, break records, be at a high level and be up there with the best of them. He’s been right there every step of the way and I’m glad I’ll have him for another year.”

One more year? We’ll see.

Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams talk during the first quarter of a game against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

“I don’t want to put a timeline on his career, but if I can win another Super Bowl, hopefully he won’t hang it up after that.”