In the NFL circuit, Matthew Stafford receives coaching from Sean McVay, but away from the gridiron, a more personal advisor emerges – his young daughter. As the Rams quarterback prepared for the crucial Week 15 clash against the Commanders at SoFi Stadium, a heartwarming scene unfolded.
Stafford, a seasoned signal-caller, shared a delightful moment with one of his four daughters, showcasing the intersection of family and football.
Matthew Stafford receives pregame wisdom from daughter
Matthew Stafford approached his family, wife Kelly, who had a clash with Blueface rapper, and daughters, before the game against the Washington Commanders. The family was wearing microphones for the NFL Films show “Inside the NFL.”
One of Stafford’s daughters, in a simple yet meaningful manner, offered him pregame advice. She reminded him of the key aspects of his role: avoiding getting tackled.
NFL Films captured this heartwarming moment between Stafford and his youngest daughter. The daughter succinctly told him to “have a good game” and emphasized, “Don’t get tackled.”
Despite the daughter’s advice, Matthew Stafford faced challenges in the game, getting sacked three times and tackled once on a scramble. The young girl must have been disappointed after watching this.
However, her advice shows that she has a profound understanding of the fundamental goal of football as his father has been only focusing on avoiding getting tackled in previous games.
The Rams’ offensive line didn’t perform well, as evidenced by Stafford being sacked three times during the game. Despite the challenges, Matthew Stafford had a successful day at the office, throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns against the Washington Commanders’ secondary.
But Stafford’s pregame moment with his family, especially the interaction with his daughter, was the highlight of his Sunday.
Rams cruise to comfortable home victory against Commanders
The Los Angeles Rams secured a comfortable 28-20 home victory against the Washington Commanders in Week 15. Although the team had a 28-7 lead in the fourth quarter, the Commanders scored successive touchdowns making the outcome of the game more interesting.
But the Rams still won and achieved three consecutive home wins, a notable feat. This win was crucial for the team as it improved their record to 7-7. It has also strengthened the team’s position in the NFC playoff, especially because the Packers and Vikings had faced losses in the same week.
The Rams have remained steady throughout the season despite many ups and downs and injuries. The QB Matt Stafford, who made a comeback following injury-plagued 2022, played really well and even in this game against the Commanders helped the team win by scoring two touchdowns.
The Rams, led by coach Sean McVay, need to have a quick turnaround as they prepare to host the New Orleans Saints on Dec 22.
