Former Georgia QB Matthew Stafford reaches notable NFL passing record in record time
Former Georgia QB Matthew Stafford has put up loads of numbers in his NFL career for the Detroit Lions. Now he’s entering record-breaking territory.
Stafford reached 40,000 career passing yards on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in only his 147th-career game, the fewest games needed in NFL history. He reached the mark 4 games quicker than Falcons QB Matt Ryan, who held the previous record at 151 games.
Because the Lions are often behind in games, Stafford has regularly put up stats late in games that have largely been decided. He makes a lot of throws against defenses that may have relaxed their alignment. Pass-favorable rule changes have also played a part in Stafford and other modern quarterbacks posting more yards than earlier generations.
Stafford connected with WR Marvin Jones Jr. for at least 2 touchdown passes in the first half, and they’ve now connected on 21 touchdown passes, the third-most TDs Stafford has thrown to one player in his career.
Stafford closed out his three-year career at Georgia as third on the school’s all-time record list for yards passing (7,731), pass attempts (987), completed passes (564), touchdown passes (51), touchdowns responsible for (57), and yards in total offense (7,944). In 34 games, he compiled a 27-7 record.
Stafford was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft.
“Because the Lions are often behind in games, Stafford has regularly put up stats late in games that have largely been decided. He makes a lot of throws against defenses that may have relaxed their alignment. Pass-favorable rule changes have also played a part in Stafford and other modern quarterbacks posting more yards than earlier generations.”
Oh for God’s sake, get a life. Stafford has spent his entire career regularly playing against injuries on an inept team that has never really had a prominent run game for him to lean on, nor a stellar offensive line, nor any All-Pro type receivers after Calvin Johnson’s retirement. His achievement is exeomplary and he earned it. No one is claiming he’s the best QB in the NFL or even top 5.
Imagine if Matt had been with a franchise these past 11 years that took football seriously? Being the no. 1 pick can be a curse at times. If Tua or Burrow wind up in Miami, God help them.
Why god help them? You act like the Dolphins are the Browns. They’ve always been a team that’s been a good QB away from competing. They’re clearly tanking this season with the intention of building for the future, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be bad for the foreseeable future. They’ve got a ridiculous amount of draft picks over the next 2 drafts, including 5 first round picks. 3 of which are this year alone. If the Steelers continue losing, then they could have 2 top 5 picks plus whatever Houston’s first rd pick winds up being. As long as they don’t screw up the next 2 drafts, then there’s no reason they shouldn’t be a playoff team within the next 4 or 5 years. If I’m Tua or Burrow, Miami is one of the teams I hope drafts me. That’s not even factoring in being a young millionaire with no state income tax and being able to throw money around on South Beach.