If Sunday’s playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was Matthew Stafford’s last game in the NFL, it’s been a stellar career for the Los Angeles Rams quarterback.
Stafford was 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, and then it was Stafford. The turnover 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 Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The 36-year-old two-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion turns 37 on February 7. He was asked about his NFL future after the game. He told reporters he would “take some time to think about it.”
“But I feel like I played a pretty good ball,” he said via ESPN , adding that he “definitely feels” he has some good football left in him.
Rams head coach Sean McVay wasn’t interested in talking about anything beyond 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 on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
“I’m not really interested in talking about anything as it relates to next year,” he said. “Right now, I’m just thankful for 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 stopped the Eagles’ offense on Philadelphia’s next possession.
Stafford drove the Rams down to the Eagles’ 22-yard line, but turned the ball over on downs after an incomplete pass to Puka Nacua.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in 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 had 3,762 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes. He led the Rams to a Super Bowl title over the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2021 season.
