NFC Championship Spotlight - Matthew Stafford

Jeremy Lyons
January 21, 2026

NFC Championship Spotlight – Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford’s 2025 season has been a defining chapter in his career, filled with clutch throws and veteran confidence. Leading a retooled Rams offense, he brought a steady presence and deep command of the system that showed up week after week. As the year went on, Stafford caught fire, finishing the regular season as one of the league’s MVP favorites before carrying that momentum into the playoffs. His late-season run pushed Los Angeles past some tough opponents and all the way to the NFC Conference Championship, reminding everyone just how dangerous the Rams can be with Stafford at the helm.

Regular Season Stats:

*Denotes career-high

Passing Touchdowns = 46* (1st in NFL)
Passing Yards = 4,707 (1st)
Interceptions = 8 (16th)
Comp % = 65.0% (17th)
QBR = 109.2* (2nd)

NFC Championship Preview:

The Rams and Seahawks meet in the NFC Conference Championship after delivering two wildly competitive games against each other during the 2025 regular season, setting the stage for a fitting rubber match. In his most recent outing against the Seahawks during Week 16, Matthew Stafford delivered a huge statistical performance even though the Rams came up short in a wild 38–37 overtime loss. Stafford threw for a season-high 457 yards and 3 touchdowns against Seattle’s top-rated defense, who held Brock Purdy and the 49ers to just 140 yards in the Divisional Round.