Why Matthew Stafford Is the QB to Beat in 2026

News ArticlePublishedAug 03, 2026 at 04:43 PM EDTMatthew Stafford keeps giving people reasons to doubt him.Maybe it's his age. Maybe it's the lingering back injury he's managing as he heads into his 18th NFL season. Or maybe it's simply because people keep waiting for Father Time to catch up.It still hasn't happened. Instead, Stafford is coming off one of the best seasons of his career. The Rams quarterback threw for more than 4,700 yards with 46 touchdowns and just eight interceptions, putting together an MVP campaign that reminded everyone he can still play at an elite level.He's not winning games with his legs. He's winning them before the ball is even snapped.Sports news: The Lions Player You Should Watch as Training Camp Continues...Few quarterbacks read a defense better than Stafford