Matthew Stafford ranked no. 6 among NFL QBs in ESPN poll after stellar 2024 season
After leading the Los Angeles Rams to an NFC West title and a deep playoff run, Matthew Stafford has earned major recognition. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, polling
NFL
coaches and executives, ranked Stafford the No.
6 quarterback in the league, placing him among the NFL's elite signal-callers entering the 2025 season.
Matthew Stafford's
NFL comeback
draws praise from coaches and executives
Despite battling through injuries and working with a rotating cast of offensive pieces, Stafford once again proved his value in 2024. The Rams became the first team in NFL history to reach the playoffs in back-to-back seasons after falling three games under .500 midseason. Stafford's leadership, grit, and ability to elevate the offense were central to that turnaround.
According to Fowler, Stafford's ranking wasn't just based on stats. NFL insiders praised his mental toughness and command of the position. 'Only a few quarterbacks command the position like he does,' Fowler noted. Stafford's scheme-transcendent abilities and willingness to play through injuries have made him a consistent winner, even as the Rams navigate a roster in transition.
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Stafford sits just behind superstars like
Patrick Mahomes
, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and rising talent Jayden Daniels in ESPN's quarterback rankings.
That places him ahead of several big names and cements his status as a top-tier QB heading into the 2025 campaign.
Now 37, Stafford shows no signs of slowing down. With a bolstered offensive line, emerging young weapons, and a solid run game, he enters the new season with a chance to push the Rams back into Super Bowl contention. His chemistry with head coach Sean McVay continues to be one of the league's most effective coach-quarterback pairings.
As trade rumors swirled earlier this offseason, the Rams ultimately stood firm, knowing Stafford gives them the best shot to win now. With proven playoff poise and one of the most talented arms in the game, he remains the driving force behind Los Angeles' title hopes.
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Matthew Stafford's No. 6 spot in ESPN's QB rankings isn't just a nod to his recent success, it's a reminder that the Super Bowl-winning veteran is still among the NFL's most reliable and respected quarterbacks.
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