Matthew Stafford's daughter makes NFL world smile with pre-game advice to Rams' QB
Matthew Stafford has an extra coach in his corner regarding pre-game advice. Although, this one isn't exactly on the Los Angeles Rams' payroll. Ahead of the Rams' Week 15 matchup with the Washington Commanders, Stafford's daughter told the quarterback to "have a good game" and "don't get tackled." Which, if anyone asks Sean McVay, is […]
Matthew Stafford has an extra coach in his corner regarding pre-game advice.
Although, this one isn't exactly on the Los Angeles Rams' payroll.
Ahead of the Rams' Week 15 matchup with the Washington Commanders, Stafford's daughter told the quarterback to "have a good game" and "don't get tackled." Which, if anyone asks Sean McVay, is the perfect game plan.
Take a look at the video shared by the NFL on social media.
Stafford has done a pretty decent job of not getting tackled. When Stafford is pressured on dropbacks, only three quarterbacks are better than him at avoiding sacks. They are the following: Jarad Goff, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen.
A to Z Sports broke down that intriguing statistic here.
Ahead of the Rams' Thursday Night Football matchup with the New Orleans Saints, Stafford will have to avoid getting hit by what is a formidable Saints defense.
The good news is that statistics are on Stafford's side. New Orleans has struggled to generate a pass rush like in seasons past.
New Orleans ranks near the bottom of the league in sacks this season with 30. Teams within the same vicinity are the Rams themselves, the Detroit Lions, and the Atlanta Falcons.
Also working in the Rams' favor is an offensive line that has done an adept job of keeping Stafford upright.
The Rams' offense ranks fifth in fewest sacks given up with 27. No. 1 in the NFL is the Buffalo Bills.
So it shouldn't take much for Stafford to heed his daughter's advice and avoid getting tackled when the game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Thursday.
With both teams sitting at 7-7, there is much to be played for in terms of NFL Playoff chances. The game will be available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video.
