It’s no real secret that Los Angeles Rams star quarterback Matthew Stafford has been one of the top quarterbacks in the league over the past few years, but one particular stat highlights just how good he has been at elevating the performance of those around him.
As the NFL’s official account pointed out on social media, Matthew Stafford has been the quarterback for a few wide receivers as they put on absolutely historic receiving seasons.
“– Most receiving yards in a single season: Calvin Johnson
— Last WR to win a triple crown: Cooper Kupp
— Most receptions and receiving yards by a rookie in a single season: Puka Nacua
The QB for all of those? Matthew Stafford,” the NFL official account said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
— Most receiving yards in a single season: Calvin Johnson
— Last WR to win a triple crown: Cooper Kupp
— Most receptions and receiving yards by a rookie in a single season: Puka Nacua
The QB for all of those? Matthew Stafford pic.twitter.com/bDfcW3fiey
— NFL (@NFL) January 8, 2024
It’s pretty insane news showing just how much Stafford seems to help his receivers put up big numbers, and the NFL world had a lot to say about it on social media.
— Kobie Turner (@TurnerKobie) January 8, 2024
No one is better for their WRs than Matthew Stafford! https://t.co/5Ks9TnKsvr
— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) January 8, 2024
We gave Golden Tate heat for saying Stafford was the best QB he played with but I'm ready to admit he probably wasn't saying that just to be a hater on Russ. https://t.co/OyHfK3eeCN
— Hustle Chillson (@HustleChillson) January 8, 2024
Stafford Hall of Fame. Do y’all agree? https://t.co/AU7l9Lv6oO
— ꪜ𝒾𝓃𝒸ℯ (@vinceayg_) January 8, 2024
This guy is just amazing. So much accomplishment. Glad he's my QB. https://t.co/hByypP0gmU
— Zac (@ZacMaier) January 8, 2024
Also got Kenny Golladay paid and Golden Tate put up his best years with Stafford. Changed the perception of a lot of WRs. Hardly ever gets credit for it. https://t.co/bBFuq2aXVB
— Rich (@richjmadrid) January 8, 2024
It’s safe to say that receivers tend to have a lot of success when Stafford is their quarterback. We’ll have to see if that continues through the remainder of his NFL career.
[NFL]
