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Matthew Stafford

QB

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 conversion stands out most — the 98th 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

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
73.5

93th percentile among QBs

17 games · 631 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.57
Total EPA×0.24+2.12
Conversion×0.08+2.15
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.58
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.07
Ball security×0.12-0.70

Week 1 projection · vs SF

Methodology
Pass yds276.6 (127.7–425.5)49% 280.5+
Pass yds276.6 (127.7–425.5)49% 280.5+
Pass yds276.6 (127.7–425.5)49% 280.5+
Pass yds276.6 (127.7–425.5)49% 280.5+
Pass yds276.6 (127.7–425.5)49% 280.5+
Pass yds276.6 (127.7–425.5)49% 280.5+
Pass TD2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Pass TD2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Pass TD2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Pass TD2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Pass TD2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Pass TD2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)41% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)41% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)41% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)41% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)41% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)41% 0.5+
Rush yds10.5 (0–28.5)50% 10.5+
Rush yds10.5 (0–28.5)50% 10.5+
Rush yds10.5 (0–28.5)50% 10.5+
Rush yds10.5 (0–28.5)50% 10.5+
Rush yds10.5 (0–28.5)50% 10.5+
Rush yds10.5 (0–28.5)50% 10.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed51▶

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.

Agility35▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size36▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength93▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy48▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security23▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance90▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility35▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency93▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume91▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion98▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAR56.5617941121
2025LAR80.4174707461
2024LAR56.21637622041
2023LAR65.91539652465
2022LAR44.3920871091
2021LAR73.51748864143
2020DET59.516408426112
2019DET68.8824991966
2018DET49.51637772171
2017DET64.11644462998
2016DET69.9164327242072
2015DET57.81642623215911-6
2014DET53.816425722932
2013DET56.716465029692
2012DET57.316496720126413
2011DET72.61651004178
2010DET48.535356111
2009DET30.6102267131082

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)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home8
2,349
294/g
21
6
Away9
2,537
282/g
20
11
In division6
1,657
276/g
12
7
Out of division11
3,229
294/g
29
10
In wins12
3,529
294/g
31
9
In losses5
1,357
271/g
10
8
On grass4
1,141
285/g
9
5
On turf13
3,745
288/g
32
12
Indoors11
3,129
284/g
27
10
Outdoors6
1,757
293/g
14
7

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonARI202 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonTB366 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonSF337 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonCIN283 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CHI321 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD65.4
Week 2IND278 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 3TB343 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD69.4
Week 4ARI280 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 5SEA365 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD62.7
Week 6NYG251 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD75
Week 7DET334 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD70.8
Week 8HOU305 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT82.1
Week 9TEN294 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD27.4
Week 10SF243 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 12GB302 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 13JAX295 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD73.8
Week 14ARI287 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT70.9
Week 15SEA244 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD50
Week 16MIN197 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 17BAL309 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD56
Week 18SF238 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT60.7

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.

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