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 sack avoidance stands out most — the 89th 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
2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology86th percentile among QBs
15 games · 551 dropbacks
Week 1 projection · vs SF
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2023 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed41▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst23▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility29▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size44▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength53▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy17▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security62▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance89▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility58▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency88▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume85▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion89▶
(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
2023 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 2,041 255/g | 13 | 4 | 24 3/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 1,924 275/g | 11 | 7 | 41 6/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 1,286 257/g | 7 | 4 | 33 7/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 2,679 268/g | 17 | 7 | 32 3/g | 0 |
| In wins | 9 | 2,480 276/g | 15 | 5 | 25 3/g | 0 |
| In losses | 6 | 1,485 248/g | 9 | 6 | 40 7/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 523 262/g | 7 | 1 | 1 1/g | 0 |
| On turf | 13 | 3,442 265/g | 17 | 10 | 64 5/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 10 | 2,432 243/g | 18 | 6 | 35 4/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 1,533 307/g | 6 | 5 | 30 6/g | 0 |
2023 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | DET | 367 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | — |
| Week 1 | SEA | 334 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD | 87.2 |
| Week 2 | SF | 307 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD | 35.6 |
| Week 3 | CIN | 269 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
| Week 4 | IND | 319 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD | 66.4 |
| Week 5 | PHI | 222 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 46.6 |
| Week 6 | ARI | 226 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 59.9 |
| Week 7 | PIT | 231 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.7 |
| Week 8 | DAL | 162 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.8 |
| Week 11 | SEA | 190 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 37.8 |
| Week 12 | ARI | 229 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 75.4 |
| Week 13 | CLE | 279 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 54.2 |
| Week 14 | BAL | 294 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 69.8 |
| Week 15 | WAS | 258 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 65.4 |
| Week 16 | NO | 328 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD | 69.2 |
| Week 17 | NYG | 317 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.2 |
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