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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.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play during the divisional round playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 19, 2025.
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Overview

  • 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.