Matthew Stafford on the Verge of Joining NFL History’s Most Exclusive QB Club

As the 2025 NFL regular season heads into its final week, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford stands poised to etch his name alongside some of the greatest passing seasons in league history. The 37-year-old veteran has a realistic shot at becoming the first quarterback since Tom Brady in 2007—and only the fourth in the past 50 years—to lead the NFL in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and passer rating in the same season.

The Rare Triple Crown of Passing Stats

Achieving the trifecta of leading the league in yards, touchdowns, and efficiency (passer rating) is one of the most elusive accomplishments for a quarterback. It requires not just volume and scoring prowess, but sustained excellence with minimal mistakes.

Only three quarterbacks have ever done it in the Super Bowl era:

• Dan Marino (1984, Miami Dolphins): 5,084 yards, 48 TDs, 108.9 rating → Won NFL MVP
• Kurt Warner (2001, St. Louis Rams): 4,830 yards, 36 TDs, 101.4 rating → Won NFL MVP
• Tom Brady (2007, New England Patriots): 4,806 yards, 50 TDs, 117.2 rating → Won NFL MVP

In each case, the feat propelled the quarterback to the league’s Most Valuable Player award, cementing their season as one of the all-time greats.

No one has joined this club since Brady’s record-shattering 2007 campaign, when he led the Patriots to an undefeated regular season.

He’s one of my all-time favorite guys, Bruce Arians said. He’s tough as nails. Like I said the other day, he’s one of the few quarterbacks I like going out and watching warm up, just to watch him throw because he’s so special. Always felt like he was extremely, one of the top four or five guys in this league for a long time. He is, like I said, he’s tough as nails and his guys know it. They know he’s gonna suck it up for ’em.

Stafford’s 2025 Campaign: A Historic Pace

Through the bulk of the 2025 season, Stafford has delivered one of the finest performances of his Hall of Fame-bound career.

He currently paces the NFL in passing touchdowns (around 40) and boasts one of the highest passer ratings in the league (over 112), while piling up more than 4,100 passing yards—all with remarkably few interceptions.

Supported by elite weapons like Puka Nacua and a resurgent Rams offense under Sean McVay, Stafford has thrived with pinpoint accuracy, deep-ball mastery, and clutch playmaking.

His efficiency has been elite, and his touchdown production has outstripped the field.

Heading into the final games, Stafford holds strong positions in all three categories. A solid finish could secure the triple lead, placing his 2025 season in the same conversation as Marino’s explosive ’84, Warner’s “Greatest Show on Turf” peak, and Brady’s unparalleled ’07 dominance.

Why This Would Cement Stafford’s Legacy—and MVP Case

Stafford, already a Super Bowl champion (LVI with the Rams), has long been one of the league’s most talented arms but has flown somewhat under the radar in MVP discussions.

This season has changed that narrative. He’s emerged as a leading contender for the 2025 MVP award, with oddsmakers and analysts frequently placing him atop the race alongside young stars like Drake Maye.

If Stafford claims the passing triple crown, it would be a resounding validation: not just of his individual brilliance, but of his ability to elevate an offense to historic heights at age 37.

Every previous achiever earned MVP honors, and Stafford’s case would be ironclad—combining statistical dominance with leadership on a playoff-bound Rams team.

The Final Hurdle

With one or two games remaining (depending on scheduling), close challengers in yards or rating could still emerge. But Stafford controls his destiny. A typical Stafford performance down the stretch—efficient, explosive, and turnover-free—could seal the deal.

Win or lose the stats race, 2025 has reminded the NFL world why Stafford remains one of the premier quarterbacks of his generation, and to me one of the best to ever do it, Detroit ruined and wasted his career.

But securing this rare triple would elevate his season to legendary status, joining an exclusive club that defines passing immortality. Rams fans—and football historians—are watching closely.