augmentsport.ai

augmentsport.ai

Buy me a coffee
ImportantRams QB Matthew Stafford on verge of tying NFL record for most losses ever by a quarterback

Matthew Stafford Faces NFL Record for Most Losses as Rams Struggle

CBS Sports•
Read the original
Buy me a coffee

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams are experiencing a challenging season, currently holding a 2-4 record and facing the possibility of missing the playoffs. A looming concern is the potential for Matthew Stafford to tie the record for the most losses by a quarterback in NFL history if the Rams lose on Sunday, marking his 123rd loss. Currently, Stafford stands at 122 losses, just behind Vinny Testaverde's record of 123.

Top Quarterbacks with Most Losses in NFL History:

  • Vinny Testaverde: 90-123-1
  • Matthew Stafford: 122-122-1
  • Eli Manning: 117-117
  • Drew Brees: 172-114
  • Brett Favre: 186-113

Stafford, who entered the NFL as the No. 1 overall pick in 2009, played twelve seasons with the Detroit Lions before being traded to the Rams in 2021. He achieved significant success in his first season with Los Angeles, culminating in a Super Bowl win. His career records are:

  • Lions (2009-2020): 74-90-1
  • Rams (2021-present): 48-32
  • Overall: 122-122-1

Despite the impending record, Stafford's longevity in the league speaks to his resilience. Notably, two of the five quarterbacks with the most losses, Drew Brees and Brett Favre, are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, suggesting that Stafford might still have a shot at enshrinement.

With only a few active quarterbacks nearing Stafford's loss total, Baker Mayfield stands as the most likely candidate to surpass him, currently sitting at 58-65. Even if Stafford ends his career as the losingest quarterback, his achievements, including a Super Bowl victory and an MVP title, keep his Hall of Fame prospects alive.

Comments coming soon...

Find all AI-powered sports news summaries : Rams, NFL, American Football. Automatic summaries, in real-time.