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Belichick, Peers Elevate Matthew Stafford’s MVP Surge as Rams Sit 6-2

High-profile praise spotlights an MVP bid driven by league-leading touchdowns with unusually low turnovers.

Overview

  • Bill Belichick lauded Stafford’s late-career growth as reminiscent of Tom Brady yet stopped short of placing him in Brady’s class.
  • Stafford welcomed the respect and said he focuses on adapting as his body and the league evolve.
  • Through eight games, Stafford leads the NFL with 21 touchdown passes against two interceptions in 274 attempts as Los Angeles stands 6-2.
  • The veteran fired five touchdowns against Jacksonville in London and four versus New Orleans for nine over two games.
  • Dan Orlovsky credited sharper mechanics within Sean McVay’s offense, while Raiders star Maxx Crosby voiced support for Stafford’s MVP case.