Rams QB Matthew Stafford pulls off a Tom Brady like performance in Week 3 win over the 49ers

09-23-2024
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Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matt Stafford, 36, still has it.  He can throw a long ball while keeping his cool and lead his team from come-from-behind situations.

Stafford channeled his inner Tom Brady on Sunday.  The Rams were down by 10 points, and the Rams top two wide receivers, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are out with injuries.  Stafford did not flinch.  He delivered big play after big play to get his team in contention and ultimately win the game.

Next Gen Stats estimated that the Rams probability to win the game with 4:14 left in the game was 3.20%. Not only did Stafford lead his team to two scores, but the drives were quick.  No unnecessary time was wasted. This is vintage Brady behavior.

With all of this being said, it is not any wonder that Rams HC Sean McVay started his press conference saying what all of us were thinking.