Matthew Stafford Played Through Cracked Ribs in Rams' Playoff Run

The 36-year-old quarterback aggravated his rib injury in the Rams' loss to the Eagles and is now considering his NFL future.

Matthew Stafford sustained four cracked ribs in Week 15 against the 49ers but continued to play through the injury for the remainder of the season.
Stafford aggravated the rib injury during the Rams' divisional round playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where the Rams fell 28-22.
Despite his injuries, Stafford completed 65.8% of his passes for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions during the 2024 season, leading the Rams to an NFC West title.
Rams head coach Sean McVay praised Stafford's toughness and resilience but declined to comment on the quarterback's future with the team.
Stafford has indicated he will take time to decide whether to retire or continue his NFL career after 16 seasons, which include a Super Bowl LVI victory and multiple individual accolades.