Everyone's Saying Same Thing About Matthew Stafford: Time to Prove It

The NFL world is sitting back and waiting to observe how quarterback Matthew Stafford performs in the 2021 playoffs.

Matthew Stafford is a quarterback who likely has the most pressure on his shoulders to play well during Super Wild Card weekend. 

The Los Angeles Rams invested heavily to acquire the 33-year-old quarterback, sending three draft picks, including multiple first-round draft picks, and Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions.

Throughout his 13-year career, Stafford has yet to win a playoff game, as he lost all three appearances during his tenure in Detroit. 

Ahead of the Rams' home playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, reporters asked the veteran quarterback how much he feels he needs to prove himself. 

“Every time I step on the field, I’m proving myself,” Stafford told reporters, via Sports Illustrated. “Whether it’s a preseason game, a regular season game, practice, a playoff game, I want to go out there and play well. This is just another opportunity to do that. This is a team game. There is no question. But, at the same time, do I know that when the quarterback plays a good game, you got a better chance to win the game? Absolutely. So, I’m always trying to go out there and play as good of football as I possibly can to help our team win."

Stafford understands there is inherent pressure to go out and perform, but wants to channel the pressure in a positive manner in order to aid his team in advancing in the playoffs. 

"If you step on the football field and you don’t feel pressure to go out there and perform, then something’s wrong with you, in my opinion," Stafford said. "It’s positive pressure that I put on myself to go out there and help our team win.”

Here is a sample of what the NFL world is saying about Stafford, ahead of the NFL playoffs. 

Matthew Stafford has been in the league for 12 years and has yet to win a game in the playoffs (0-2 in the postseason). A big opportunity for him on Monday night to grab that elusive first win for the #Rams.

— Rocky (@rockyfr98) January 14, 2022

The LA Rams traded multiple draft picks for Matthew Stafford, Sony Michel, and Von Miller.
Not to get to the playoffs, but to win in the playoffs.
Now, time to win in the playoffs#LARams #NFLPlayoffs #WildCardWeekend #NFLTwitter #RamsHouse https://t.co/0zCB1RVGa5 pic.twitter.com/utuAYlDN9n

— Ramblin' Fan (@RamblinFan) January 14, 2022

You were spot on the other day talking about Matthew Stafford as a guy who needs to prove it. He was just as at fault for the Lions lack of success as the Lions org was! Pick 6 a coming ...

— John McDevitt (@jvm52106) January 13, 2022

100% the Los Angeles Rams. No 1st round picks for foreseeable future, they have made the statement they are all in on winning a Super Bowl. Add on to the fact that Matthew Stafford needs to prove it was Detroit and not him. McVay needs to prove it was Goff, and not him.

— The Kush (@Kush6978) January 14, 2022