One Week From Today, From Tonight Matthew Stafford Is Going To Be Playing In His First Super Bowl! Super Bowl LVI As He, Los Angeles Rams Host Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals In Inglewood California
Matthew Stafford was selected first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by Detroit Lions out of Georgia!
There Matthew Stafford was the starting quarterback for the Detroit Lions for 12 seasons!
In Detroit Matthew Stafford was 0-3 in the playoffs in 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions!
Though, Matthew Stafford wouldn’t stay in Detroit after his twelfth season!
Why?
Because he would get traded to the Los Angeles for Jared Goff who like him is quarterback as well as a multitude of draft picks “according to Adam Schefter of ESPN”
Detroit received a third pick in the 2021 NFL Draft as well as a first round pick in the 2022, 2023 NFL Drafts.
“according to an article on espn.com”by Michael Rothstein , Lindsey Thiry”
Turns out that trade worked out for the better because Matthew Stafford went from the Detroit Lions to the Los Angeles Rams to having the opportunity to play in his first Super Bowl! Super Bowl LVI In Los Angeles on February 13, 2022.
Why?
Because Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams topped Jimmy San Francisco 49ers Sunday 20-17 in the AFC Championship in Los Angeles California on Sunday.
In Matthew Stafford’s , Los Angeles Rams 20-17 win over Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams rallied to defeat the 49ers 20-17.
How?
Tied at 17 with 6:32 remaining, the Rams – helped by 25-yard completion from quarterback Matthew Stafford to wide receiver Cooper Kupp – mounted a go-ahead scoring drive capped off by a 30-yard field goal by kicker Matt Gay for a 20-17 lead with 1:46 remaining.
On the ensuing series, defensive lineman Aaron Donald pressured 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo into an errant pass that was tipped and intercepted by linebacker Travin Howard, which Howard returned six yards to the 49ers 13-yard line. From there, the Rams entered victory formation to run out the remaining 69 seconds and secure the victory.
Stafford completed 31 of 45 pass attempts for 337 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Kupp was on the receiving end of both of those touchdowns, also finishing with 11 catches for 142 yards. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. added nine catches for 113 yards.
“according to an article by Stu Jackson on the rams.com”
One week from today from tonight Matthew Stafford is going to be playing his first super bowl! Super Bowl LVI as he, Los Angles Rams host Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals!
Kickoff is set for 6:30pm if you’re on the East Coast 3:30pm if you’re on the West Coast!
The game is going televised on NBC!