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Stafford Passes Rivers for Sixth in Passing TDs
Confirmed
In Short: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes in Monday's 28-6 win over the New York Giants, surpassing Philip Rivers for sixth place in NFL history.
Stafford's performance was particularly impressive, as he led the Rams to a rousing start with two passing touchdowns to Davante Adams and Kyren Williams in the first half.
Stafford's first two touchdown passes were to Adams and Williams, with the 10-yarder to Williams marking his 143rd touchdown pass with the Rams, putting him into second place in Rams franchise history.
Stafford's climb up the NFL's all-time categories continues, with his 426th career touchdown pass coming in the third quarter against the Giants.
Stafford's performance was a significant rebound after he went without a touchdown toss in the Rams' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Stafford's résumé for Hall of Fame enshrinement continues to build, as he now has fewer touchdowns than only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Brett Favre.
Stafford expressed humility and respect for the players who came before him, telling ESPN’s Lisa Salters, “It’s a humbling feeling. I have so much respect for the people that played this game before me and am such a big fan of those guys.”
What this adds
Stafford's performance also moved him into sole possession of second in Rams franchise history in the same category.
Stafford's milestone was particularly notable considering he entered the 2026 season seventh on the list.
Stafford has now thrown 282 touchdown passes during his 12 seasons with Detroit and added 144 with the Rams, continuing to build one of the most productive passing résumés in league history.
Background
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes in Monday's 28-6 win over the New York Giants, propelling him past Philip Rivers for the sixth-most passing touchdowns in NFL history.
What's confirmed
- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was all sorts of amazing against the New York Giants on Monday.
- Davante Adams caught Stafford’s 426th career touchdown pass, an 11-yarder in the third quarter, to propel Stafford past Philip Rivers (425).
What's still developing
- “I saw a young team with a bunch of talent. When you look at the defensive side of the ball, a bunch of pass rushers, I thought they did a really nice job in the pass game against the Dallas Cowboys, who have as much talent as anybody in the pass game,” said the three-time Pro Bowler in a report from Rams Wire's Cameron DaSilva.
- Matthew Stafford made sure that everyone got their money's worth in the Los Angeles Rams' home debut on Monday.
- In the process, Stafford surpassed Philip Rivers for the sixth-most passing touchdowns in league history.
- Before their clash, Stafford called the Giants a “dangerous team.” He said he watched the Giants dismantle the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1.
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- That put him into second all time in Rams history, moving him ahead of Jim Everett (142).
- Rams head coach Sean McVay, wide receiver Davante Adams, quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive end Aaron Donald explained what went right and what could be improved following the 28-6 win over the Giants on Monday Night Football.
- Stafford's performance also moved him into sole possession of second in Rams franchise history in the same category; he needed just two to achieve that feat and did so with his 10-yard touchdown pass to running back Kyren Williams with 11:07 remaining in the second quarter.
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- Williams is followed by Blake Corum and, a little further down the depth chart, Ronnie Rivers.