Stafford delivered what many viewed as the best statistical season of his 17-year career, leading the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns against eight interceptions. The performance earned him First-Team All-Pro honors and a spot as a finalist for the AP MVP award.
In the season finale, Stafford was surgical, completing 22 of 35 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. The Associated Press noted that he became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 350-plus yards and three touchdowns with zero turnovers in a playoff loss.
Donald’s praise was emphatic, saying, “As long as you’ve got THAT guy… you’ve got a chance.” He added that he texted Stafford, “Hell of a game, hell of a season,” underscoring the depth of his belief in the veteran signal-caller.
With Stafford’s future uncertain, the Rams will soon decide how to approach the coming season. Donald’s stance implies that, health permitting, the window for a title run in Los Angeles remains wide open.
