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Matthew Stafford Embraces MVP Candidacy After Powering Rams’ 6-2 Start

In a FOX interview, the 37-year-old said an MVP would mean a lot, reflecting a season placing him firmly in the race.

Overview

  • Stafford told Erin Andrews "It would mean a lot," praising the game’s history and longevity, and Andrews later posted "Love this guy!" in support.
  • Entering Sunday, he led the NFL in passing yards per game (268.4) and touchdown passes (21) with a 113.2 passer rating, pacing Los Angeles to 6-2.
  • He reiterated he has no immediate plans to retire, saying he loves competing after missing much of training camp with back soreness.
  • On October 12, he passed Dan Marino to move into ninth on the all-time passing yards list, a milestone he called humbling.
  • He signed a two-year, $84 million contract in May that pays $44 million this season, reinforcing his near-term future with the Rams.