Matthew Stafford (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Trade rumors are heating up with the NFL’s November deadline approaching. And Matthew Stafford hasn’t escaped speculation.
Amid reports that Los Angeles Rams teammate Cooper Kupp has been placed on the trading block, the Rams are reportedly discussing a move regarding Stafford with the Minnesota Vikings.
According to Jack Settleman, the two teams are locked in talks over a potential deal for Stafford. Settleman has also claimed that L.A. would be interested in signing the Vikings’ Sam Darnold to a long-term deal should negotiations over Stafford bear fruit.
Of course, the above is a little hard to believe, especially given how good Darnold has been for Minnesota this season. However, various analysts feel that Stafford could be the quarterback to take the Vikings to another level in the short term.
Darnold has impressively led the league in scertain metrics this season, yet there’s a notion suggesting Stafford would present a better option, especially in the bigger upcoming games.
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There’s Been No Confirmation From The Rams Where A Possible Trade For Matthew Stafford is Concerned
The Rams haven’t confirmed an intent to trade Stafford ahead of the deadline, but they could be keen on an overhaul, given that they’re leaning toward parting ways with Kupp.
Darnold has increased his stock through his excellent performances in a Vikings uniform this season, so other teams wanting him is indeed understandable. But fans will await updates from more respected sources before running with this.
Stafford and Kupp combined to help the Rams win a Super Bowl at the end of the 2021 season, with the latter putting on one of the most impressive receiving campaigns in NFL history. But the team could be looking to usher in a new era following their struggles to get back to the top.
VIDEO: Matthew Stafford Had The Saltiest 3-Word Response To Reporter’s Question About Lions QB Jared Goff
Matthew Stafford’s string of bad luck at Ford Field continued on Sunday as the Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams in overtime.
The Rams were hoping to exact some revenge against the team that ended their season in the playoffs just a few months ago.
In his latest return to the stadium where he spent 12 seasons as the face of the Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford fell in a heartbreaker but had to deal with much more than just starting the season off with a loss.
Heading into the game, Stafford shared his anticipation for the Lions fanbase.
“(The atmosphere) was good,” Stafford told reporters. “I thought it was a fun place to play. The crowd was into it. Obviously, a great football game helps make the crowd get into it — back and forth all day.”
When asked if he has gotten over being booed by the Lions fanbase and the Goff chants, Matthew Stafford simply replied, “I am, yeah. I’m fine.”
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He also added a “yup” to the follow-up question about games in Detroit not being anything special to him.
The 26-20 loss marked Stafford’s sixth straight defeat at Ford Field.
His last victory there came on Nov. 15, 2020.
Stafford and the Rams will try to get their first victory next week when they travel to Arizona for an NFC West battle in Week 2.
Matthew Stafford Plays Solid Game Against Former Team, But It Wasn’t Enough
Matthew Stafford completed 34-of-49 passing attempts for 317 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Sunday’s 26-20 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions.
He played a pretty solid game, given the fact that he lost star WR Puka Nacua to a knee injury during this contest.
