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 |
With record in range, Stafford a smart play
PFW fantasy expert Mike Wilkening says there's a solid case to start Lions QB Matthew Stafford in Detroit's season finale.
Stafford suffers from shotgun overload
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QB fantasy tips: Palmer primed for big day
In our late-week fantasy QB tips, expect big things from Carson Palmer and Matthew Stafford. Plus, Andrew Luck is a boom-or-bust play against the Patriots.
Week Nine fantasy tips: QBs
In PFW's late-week fantasy QB tips, Matthew Stafford is a must-start, Josh Freeman should keep cruising and Russell Wilson could be a sleeper.
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The Lions have faltered far more often in the red zone this season, and the struggles of the passing game have been a big problem.
Week Eight fantasy tips: QBs
PFW's staff brings you its late-week fantasy QB tips, in which Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck look strong, and Carson Palmer is a sleeper.
NFL Links: Chicago a nightmare for Stafford
Chicago hasn't been kind to Matthew Stafford, the Seahawks can't outmuscle the 49ers and the pressure on Andrew Luck will help his future.
Lions' problems much deeper than awful special teams
The way we hear it, Detroit’s dismal special-teams play might be indicative of a deeper problem beneath the surface.
Lions QB Stafford is back and DT Williams is out
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Lions QB Stafford injures left hand
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Best NFL offense: Saints or Lions?
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Three Lions restructure their contracts
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Lions' fantasy questions for the offseason
As we head into the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Lions.
Stafford wins Comeback Player of the Year honors
Poise under pressure defined Matthew Stafford's sparkling 2011 season.
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.
