Matthew Stafford Becomes First NFL Quarterback to Lead Two Franchises in Passing Touchdowns
Stafford set the Rams' all-time record with his 155th touchdown pass against the Raiders.
Matthew Stafford made NFL history on Sunday afternoon, becoming the Rams’ all-time leader in passing touchdowns and the first quarterback in league history to hold the career passing touchdown record for two different franchises.
With an 11-yard touchdown strike to Puka Nacua in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders, Stafford surpassed franchise legend Roman Gabriel, throwing his 155th touchdown pass in a Rams uniform. This milestone also means Stafford now holds the all-time passing touchdown record for both the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions, where he recorded 282 touchdown passes.
Stafford entered Sunday’s game needing three touchdown passes to break Gabriel’s long-standing record of 154, which was set over 130 games from 1962-1972. Remarkably, Stafford achieved the Rams' record in just 81 games with the team.
Despite the Rams facing numerous injuries, Stafford led the team to an early lead in the contest. He opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end Davis Allen in the first quarter, followed by another touchdown pass to Allen from 5 yards out. The 11-yard connection with Nacua then secured the record.
At halftime, Stafford had thrown for 148 yards and three touchdowns in what was described as a critical game for the Rams' efforts to improve their standing in the NFC West.