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Stafford Tops 60,000 Yards as Rams Edge Texans in 14-9 Opener

The 37-year-old, back from a preseason injury, hit the milestone in his 223rd game to tie Matt Ryan as the second-fastest.

Overview

  • Stafford went 21-of-29 for 245 yards and a touchdown in his 17th straight Week 1 start, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
  • His 60,000th yard came on a 6-yard pass to Puka Nacua in the fourth quarter; Nacua finished with 10 catches for 130 yards.
  • Davante Adams debuted with four receptions for 51 yards, and Stafford said their on-field connection will keep building.
  • Linebacker Nate Landman forced a fumble recovered by Braden Fiske with 1:43 remaining to secure the 14-9 victory.
  • After missing much of training camp with a back issue, Stafford started and finished as Los Angeles improved to 7-2 in openers under Sean McVay.