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 88th 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
2024 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology74th percentile among QBs
16 games · 545 dropbacks
Week 1 projection · vs SF
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2024 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed43▶
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.
Agility37▶
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 Strength38▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy26▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security81▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance88▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility41▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency65▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume85▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion62▶
(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
2024 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,959 245/g | 10 | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 1,803 225/g | 10 | 4 |
| In division | 5 | 1,084 217/g | 3 | 1 |
| Out of division | 11 | 2,678 243/g | 17 | 7 |
| In wins | 10 | 2,209 221/g | 16 | 4 |
| In losses | 6 | 1,553 259/g | 4 | 4 |
| On grass | 3 | 600 200/g | 0 | 1 |
| On turf | 13 | 3,162 243/g | 20 | 7 |
| Indoors | 11 | 2,675 243/g | 13 | 5 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 1,087 217/g | 7 | 3 |
2024 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | MIN | 209 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PHI | 324 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | DET | 317 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 60.7 |
| Week 2 | ARI | 216 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 37.8 |
| Week 3 | SF | 221 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 54.5 |
| Week 4 | CHI | 224 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.3 |
| Week 5 | GB | 260 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 36.1 |
| Week 7 | LV | 154 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 35.7 |
| Week 8 | MIN | 279 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.6 |
| Week 9 | SEA | 298 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 51.9 |
| Week 10 | MIA | 293 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 44.4 |
| Week 11 | NE | 295 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT | 66.7 |
| Week 12 | PHI | 243 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD | 57 |
| Week 13 | NO | 183 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.5 |
| Week 14 | BUF | 320 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 79.2 |
| Week 15 | SF | 160 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 16 | NYJ | 110 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.8 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 189 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.2 |
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