Introduction

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is entering his 17th NFL season and his 5th with the Los Angeles Rams. He remains one of the few true pocket passers in the league and can still distribute the ball effectively at age 37. As the 2025 season approaches, Stafford is nursing a back injury, but he’s expected to return to practice with the team on Monday, August 11. Last season, he threw for 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns, leading the Rams to the divisional round of the playoffs. The team no longer has wide receiver Cooper Kupp, but they acquired star receiver Davante Adams in the offseason to fill that void, and they still have Puka Nacua, who has been a handful for defenses in his first two seasons. Stafford will have a solid offensive line protecting him, but he’ll also face elite pass rushers in the NFC West that he’ll need to account for throughout the year. It will be crucial for the Rams to establish a strong rushing attack to open up space for Stafford in the passing game. Now, in what are likely the final chapters of his career, it will be interesting to see how sportsbooks project his ability to sling the rock this season.

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Player Prop Futures

Passing Yards

  • DraftKings: 3550.5 (over +105; under -125)
  • Bet365: 3599.5 (over even; under -130)
  • Caesars: 3525.5 (over -115; under -115)

Passing Touchdowns

  • DraftKings: 23.5 (over +125; under -155)
  • Bet365: 23.5 (over +110; under -140)
  • Caesars: 23.5 (over +105; under -135)

Many sportsbooks appear hesitant to post season-long props for Stafford, likely due to uncertainty surrounding his lingering back issue. That said, the value on Stafford’s overs is strong, as most come with plus odds. The best value for his passing yards over is currently at DraftKings, while the best price for the under is at Caesars. A similar trend can be seen with his passing touchdown props as well.

While the majority of Stafford’s career was spent in Detroit, his last four seasons with the Rams under head coach Sean McVay have been highly productive—highlighted by a Super Bowl win in 2022. Over that span, he has averaged 3,675 passing yards and 23.75 passing touchdowns, numbers that include the 2022 season in which he appeared in only nine regular-season games.

Conclusion

With Matthew Stafford’s career inevitably nearing its end, it will be fascinating to see whether his arm strength and talent can continue to shine. Sean McVay, one of the brightest offensive minds in the NFL, will undoubtedly put his quarterback in the best position to succeed. The 2025 season should be an exciting one to watch.