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Matthew Stafford Hits 60,000 Yards in Return as Rams Edge Texans 14-9

The 17th-year quarterback returned from a back-limited camp to start Week 1 for Los Angeles.

Sep 7, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) attempts a pass during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Stafford surpassed 60,000 career passing yards on a six-yard fourth-quarter completion to Puka Nacua.
  • He went 21-of-29 for 245 yards and a touchdown, tying Matt Ryan as the second-fastest to 60,000 in 223 games, according to NFL Research.
  • The Rams clinched the opener when linebacker Nate Landman forced a fumble that Braden Fiske recovered with 1:43 remaining.
  • Puka Nacua totaled 10 receptions for 130 yards, Davis Allen caught the go-ahead third-quarter TD, and Kyren Williams added 66 rushing yards with a score.
  • At age 37, Stafford has started his team’s season opener in 17 straight seasons, the longest such streak to begin a quarterback’s career since 1950, per Elias.