In the NFC Championship loss to Seattle, Stafford completed 62.9 percent of his passes for 374 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions—a historic showing despite the defeat. The performance, while not altering the Rams’ outcome, underscored the level of play that has defined his regular-season body of work.
Cooper Kupp, now with the Seahawks, was outspoken in praising Stafford, saying he’s “very deserving of the award” and that you have to watch the tape to appreciate his 17-year body of work. “It would be incredible,” Kupp added, highlighting the breadth of Stafford’s contributions over his career.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald echoed that sentiment, calling Stafford a “phenomenal quarterback” and a potential MVP, noting that his resume “speaks for itself.” Macdonald credited the Stafford-McVay pairing for creating a high-powered offense and a dynamic team within the Rams’ system.
Macdonald also recalled the competitive and sometimes back-and-forth nature of the Rams-Seahawks rivalry, noting Seattle split the two regular-season meetings before earning the playoff win over Los Angeles. The comments came as the NFL awaits Stafford’s decision, with the Rams signaling that he will have as much time as needed to determine his future.
Off the field, Stafford’s postgame moment with Kupp—asking where “10” was and signaling for his former target—was described by Kupp as meaningful. In a twist of roster changes, the Rams cut Kupp in the 2025 offseason and replaced him with six-time Pro Bowler Davante Adams, who led the league in TD receptions and became a favorite red-zone target for Stafford. The decision adds another layer to the evolving Rams landscape as Stafford weighs his options. This article originally appeared on Heavy Sports.
