Detroit Lions
Matthew Stafford - #9 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 232 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/07/1988 |
| Birthplace | Tampa, FL |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 1st pick by Lions |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 79.8 | 4967 | 20 |
Lions might not be done adding defensive talent
According to our sources, the Lions should not be considered the favorites to land now-free-agent S O.J. Atogwe, but they do have interest in his services.
Lions taking shackles off Stafford somewhat
The Lions appear to be letting out a little slack in the leash they put on QB Matthew Stafford last season.
Forgotten: Milt Plum
For a brief period of time, Milt Plum was the game's most efficient passer, as evidenced by the three straight years he led the league in completion percentage (1959-61).
Lions have glut at safety opposite Delmas
We know that Louis Delmas will be one of the starting safeties for the Lions after a very solid rookie season. But who will line up next to him?
Lions' Cherilus has health to consider
ORT Gosder Cherilus is likely one of the Lions who will be most in the spotlight this summer and fall, and he recently had debris cleaned from his knee.
Vets feeling heat with rookies on board
The draft is in the rearview mirror, but here are five veteran players who could be looking over their shoulders with rookies gunning for their jobs.
Longtime assistant coach Karmelowicz dies
Longtime NFL assistant coach Bob Karmelowicz died Saturday at age 60, the Lions announced Sunday. The cause of death was cancer of the nasal passages, according to the Kansas City Star.
Lions bring back Army’s Campbell
The Lions will be bringing back Caleb Campbell, a seventh-round pick of the team in 2008 who was not allowed to sign with the team because of his Army commitment.
2010 draft choices by team: Lions
Here are the players who were chosen by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL draft.
Lions find seam-stretching tight end
In addition to the fact that TE Tony Scheffler appears genuinely excited to play for the Lions, the team is happy with the offensive situation it built prior to the draft.
Lions see Best-case scenario
Thought the Lions were done with Ndamukong Suh? Oh no. The Lions moved up for Jahvid Best, who helps them in two areas — as a runner and as a kick returner.
Suh continues Lions’ overhaul up the middle
Jim Schwartz knows defense. And he knows DT Ndamukong Suh fills a major need inside at a position where it can be hard to find special players.
Eagles land Sims in three-team deal; Lions get Scheffler
The Eagles have acquired LB Ernie Sims from the Lions in a three-way trade on Monday. The Lions also landed TE Tony Scheffler from Denver, with the Broncos getting draft picks.
Lions TE FitzSimmons retires
Lions TE Casey FitzSimmons retired on Wednesday after suffering several concussions during his seven-year NFL career, including one in December that is still causing problems.
Lions could be looking for other DT options
The Lions would be interested in trading for Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth, who might or might not be available, but that interest speaks volumes about the No. 2 pick in the draft.
PLAYER NEWS
Stafford was 24 of 42 for 272 yards with three touchdowns and one interceptions on Sunday in a 26-24 loss to Chicago.|||||||
He finished 33 yards shy of a second straight 5,000-yard season. Stafford, however, did finish with 727 attempts to break the single-season mark of 691 set by Drew Bledsoe with New England in 1994.
Stafford was 37 of 56 for a season-high 443 yards with no touchdowns Saturday in a 31-18 loss to Atlanta.|||||||
Stafford turned in the second-highest passing performance of his career although he was picked off once. He's 305 yards shy of a second straight 5,000-yard season. Stafford is seven attempts away from surpassing the NFL's single-season mark of 691 set by Drew Bledsoe with New England in 1994.
Stafford was 27 of 46 for 313 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Detroit's loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.|||||||
Stafford's 311.8 passing yards per game lead the NFL.
Stafford went 31 of 61 for 441 yards and two touchdowns in Detroit's loss to Houston on Thursday.|||||||
The 441 yards were a season high and the second-highest total of his career, while 61 attempts were also the second most in his career.
On Sunday ina loss to the Packers, Stafford went 17 of 39 for 266 yards with two interceptions _ one of which was returned for a TD. He also lost a fumble.|||||||
Stafford threw for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns last season. He's on pace to finish with about 4,800 yards this season, but through 10 games he's only thrown for 12 TDs.
