There’s been a changing of the guard at quarterback in Los Angeles, with Matthew Stafford set to take over for Jared Goff once the blockbuster trade from Saturday becomes official on March 17. Stafford was acquired by the Rams in exchange for Goff and three draft picks, ushering in a new era under coach Sean McVay.
Stafford will be 33 on Super Bowl Sunday and brings twice the experience Goff has accumulated, but that’s not the only area he has an edge over the Rams’ quarterback for the last five years.
Stafford is a prolific passer who puts up big numbers year after year. Looking beyond just his total stats, though, we can learn a lot about the Rams’ new QB.
Here are seven key stats for fans to know about Stafford.