A 1st-round pick (1st overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia, Matthew Stafford has built an NFL career since. Now with LAR, he's in his 18th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top QBs in football last season, scoring a 80.4 (98th percentile). His arm strength stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 18 NFL seasons, he has totaled 66,372 passing yards and 434 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 214#
College
Georgia
Draft
Rd 1, 1st overall (2009)
Seasons
2009–2026
2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology77th percentile among QBs
16 games · 566 dropbacks
Week 1 projection · vs SF
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2020 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed48▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst31▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility26▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size40▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength94▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy22▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security76▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance27▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility55▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency72▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume88▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion84▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAR | 56.5 | 6 | 1794 | 11 | 21 | ||||
| 2025 | LAR | 80.4 | 17 | 4707 | 46 | 1 | ||||
| 2024 | LAR | 56.2 | 16 | 3762 | 20 | 41 | ||||
| 2023 | LAR | 65.9 | 15 | 3965 | 24 | 65 | ||||
| 2022 | LAR | 44.3 | 9 | 2087 | 10 | 9 | 1 | |||
| 2021 | LAR | 73.5 | 17 | 4886 | 41 | 43 | ||||
| 2020 | DET | 59.5 | 16 | 4084 | 26 | 112 | ||||
| 2019 | DET | 68.8 | 8 | 2499 | 19 | 66 | ||||
| 2018 | DET | 49.5 | 16 | 3777 | 21 | 71 | ||||
| 2017 | DET | 64.1 | 16 | 4446 | 29 | 98 | ||||
| 2016 | DET | 69.9 | 16 | 4327 | 24 | 207 | 2 | |||
| 2015 | DET | 57.8 | 16 | 4262 | 32 | 159 | 1 | 1 | -6 | |
| 2014 | DET | 53.8 | 16 | 4257 | 22 | 93 | 2 | |||
| 2013 | DET | 56.7 | 16 | 4650 | 29 | 69 | 2 | |||
| 2012 | DET | 57.3 | 16 | 4967 | 20 | 126 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2011 | DET | 72.6 | 16 | 5100 | 41 | 78 | ||||
| 2010 | DET | 48.5 | 3 | 535 | 6 | 11 | 1 | |||
| 2009 | DET | 30.6 | 10 | 2267 | 13 | 108 | 2 |
Career profile
Across 18 NFL seasons on file, Matthew Stafford has played in 245 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DET (2009–2020), LAR (2021–2026).
As a passer he has thrown for 66,372 yards and 434 touchdowns with 202 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,378 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with DET: 5,100 yards and 41 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 80.4, in the 98th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game520, 5 TD vs GB, 2011 Week 17
- Most rushing yards in a game37 vs CHI, 2015 Week 6
- Most receiving yards in a game3 on 1 catches vs LAR, 2012 Week 1
2020 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,964 246/g | 15 | 5 | 72 9/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 2,120 265/g | 11 | 5 | 40 5/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 1,691 282/g | 11 | 6 | 42 7/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 2,393 239/g | 15 | 4 | 70 7/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 1,511 302/g | 10 | 2 | 19 4/g | 0 |
| In losses | 11 | 2,573 234/g | 16 | 8 | 93 8/g | 0 |
| On grass | 6 | 1,569 262/g | 9 | 3 | 32 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 2,515 252/g | 17 | 7 | 80 8/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 11 | 2,785 253/g | 19 | 7 | 77 7/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 1,299 260/g | 7 | 3 | 35 7/g | 0 |
2020 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | CHI | 297 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 2 | GB | 244 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 36.4 |
| Week 3 | ARI | 270 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD | 57.6 |
| Week 4 | NO | 206 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.2 |
| Week 6 | JAX | 223 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD | 52.9 |
| Week 7 | ATL | 340 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.4 |
| Week 8 | IND | 336 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD | 40.6 |
| Week 9 | MIN | 211 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT | 38 |
| Week 10 | WAS | 276 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT | 66.7 |
| Week 11 | CAR | 178 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD | 30.2 |
| Week 12 | HOU | 295 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 54.4 |
| Week 13 | CHI | 402 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | 70.2 |
| Week 14 | GB | 244 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.6 |
| Week 15 | TEN | 252 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.8 |
| Week 16 | TB | 17 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 44.3 |
| Week 17 | MIN | 293 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 58.6 |
Matthew Stafford — common questions
- What position does Matthew Stafford play?
- Matthew Stafford is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Matthew Stafford played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matthew Stafford has played for DET (2009–2020), LAR (2021–2026).
- Where did Matthew Stafford go to college?
- Matthew Stafford played college football at Georgia.
- When was Matthew Stafford drafted?
- Matthew Stafford was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Matthew Stafford scored?
- Matthew Stafford has 449 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (434 passing, 15 rushing).
- What is Matthew Stafford's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Matthew Stafford rated 56.5 for 2026, the 71st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kyren WilliamsRB · 2026
- Davante AdamsWR · 2026
- Puka NacuaWR · 2026
- Blake CorumRB · 2026
- Tyler HigbeeTE · 2026
- Konata MumpfieldWR · 2026
- Davis AllenTE · 2026
- Terrance FergusonTE · 2026
Drafted in round 1, 2009
- Jason SmithOT · pick 2
- Tyson JacksonDE · pick 3
- Aaron CurryLB · pick 4
- Mark SanchezQB · pick 5
- Andre SmithOT · pick 6
- Darrius Heyward-BeyWR · pick 7
- Eugene MonroeOT · pick 8
- B.J. RajiNT · pick 9
Also from Georgia
- Micah MorrisG · 2026–2026
- Oscar DelpTE · 2026–2026
- Christen MillerDT · 2026–2026
- CJ AllenLB · 2026–2026
- Monroe FreelingOT · 2026–2026
- Daylen EveretteCB · 2026–2026
- Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsDT · 2025–2026
- Dylan FairchildG · 2025–2026