Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been one of the most under appreciated players in recent memory. Not only has he been the face of the franchise for a decade, but has proven himself to be capable of being one of the game’s greats at his position.
In fact, Stafford’s numbers for quarterbacks his age (at age 31, turned 32 after last season ended) speak for themselves and can be described in one adjective – elite.
His 3,559 completions rank 1st for NFL quarterbacks at age 31. His 41,025 yards rank 2nd, and his 256 touchdowns rank 3rd.
Prior to the lingering back injury he’s played through forced the shutdown of his season last year, Stafford was playing at an MVP level.
We in Detroit know how valuable Stafford is to the Lions and to the community!
