Matthew Stafford Fantasy

According to Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead, the team has long-term hopes in mind for quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has two years and $43 million left on his current deal. The Rams acquired the 33-year-old from the Detroit Lions this offseason in exchange for Jared Goff. "I don't think we did it thinking two years," said Snead. "Based on his age, you can legitimately think five to seven, eight years if you look at what Drew (Brees) has done." Snead confirmed that the eventual plan is to give Stafford an extension beyond the two years left on his current deal. The Rams clearly think highly of Stafford, and he'll be in a much better situation in LA than he was in Detroit. Entering the 2021 season, Stafford will be a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 target with upside in his new digs.

Apr. 7th • 2:33 PM

The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round picks, and a future third. Los Angeles is clearly betting that Stafford can get the team over the hump and win them a Super Bowl. It's not a bad bet when you factor in that Goff threw for six fewer touchdowns and three more interceptions than Stafford last season and that Stafford will have some solid weapons around him. Stafford's situation is a clear improvement over last year, as he'll have a great offensive mind in Sean McVay coaching him. He's thrown for 30 or more touchdowns just twice in his career, but a third time could be coming. Consider Stafford a high-end QB2 with QB1 upside at this point.

Jan. 30th • 10:11 PM

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that trade talks for quarterback Matthew Stafford have gotten "hot and heavy." With Detroit taking a long-term approach to their current rebuild, they decided after the season that they would be parting ways with Stafford. The 33-year-old veteran considers the Los Angeles Rams as a viable contender in his trade market, but it could be complicated considering current LA quarterback Jared Goff's contract. While the Lions will surely trade Stafford before he's due a $10 million roster bonus on March 21, a trade could happen before the Super Bowl. He threw for 4,084 yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in what will be his last season in Detroit after 12 seasons. There's not much upside at this point in his career for fantasy purposes, but Stafford could be an attractive high-end QB2, depending on where he lands.

Jan. 30th • 1:14 PM