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

The 37-year-old returned from a managed back issue to start the opener, underscoring cautious optimism about the Rams’ outlook.

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 reached 60,000 career passing yards on a six-yard completion to Puka Nacua in the fourth quarter, becoming the 10th quarterback to do so and tying Matt Ryan as the second-fastest at 223 games, per NFL Research.
  • He finished 21-of-29 for 245 yards with a touchdown to tight end Davis Allen in the season-opening win.
  • New duo Puka Nacua (10 catches, 130 yards) and Davante Adams (four catches, 51 yards) combined for 14 receptions and 181 yards.
  • Linebacker Nate Landman forced a late fumble that Braden Fiske recovered with 1:43 remaining, and a 24-yard third-and-long catch by Nacua helped seal the result.
  • After missing much of the offseason with a back issue, Stafford started and finished the game, though analysts caution his durability could limit the Rams’ ceiling as penalties and brief injury checks for starters also surfaced.