QB · Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos · 88 graded snaps
Solid
Stafford delivered high-end chunk throws and timely scrambles, but a devastating fourth-quarter pick-six and multiple drive-killing sacks kept his mark at a solid 76.8.
Stafford's passing facet (75) was highlighted by exceptional downfield accuracy and rhythm, including an elite 48-yard touchdown strike to Konata Mumpfield (Q4 3:46) and deep connections to Davante Adams. He also elevated his rushing grade (81) with clutch conversions, such as a 10-yard scramble against an eight-man drop (Q1 5:49). However, a catastrophic 66-yard pick-six to Talanoa Hufanga (Q4 5:01) heavily dragged down his mark. His score was further diminished by two avoidable delay-of-game penalties and a 10-yard sack taken on third down (Q4 9:22) that eliminated field-goal position.
Strengths
Downfield ball placement
Clutch third-down rushing conversions
Rhythm throws to the boundary
Weaknesses
Staring down underneath defenders
Taking costly drive-killing sacks
Pre-snap play clock management
Plays that moved the grade
+2Q4 3:46, 2nd & 1Delivered an elite 48-yard touchdown dime in stride to Konata Mumpfield against single-high coverage.
-2Q4 5:01, 3rd & 6Stared down an underneath flat route, resulting in a disastrous 66-yard pick-six by Talanoa Hufanga.
+1.5Q1 5:49, 3rd & 8Stepped through a clean interior lane against an eight-man drop to scramble for a 10-yard conversion.
Every graded snap · 41 wins or losses, 47 routine
+1Q1 14:55 · 1 & 10 · PassingCarries out a convincing play-action fake to freeze the front side edge, rolls cleanly to his right, and hits Allen in stride along the sideline.
+0.5Q1 13:49 · 2 & 7 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time rhythm pass into the boundary flat to Allen vs off coverage.
-0.5Q1 11:44 · 3 & 5 · PassingTakes the snap on 3rd down and hits his back foot, but edge pressure collapses immediately before he can release; unable to step up or escape.
+1.5Q1 09:27 · 1 & 10 · PassingExecutes a clean play fake, sets firmly in a clean pocket, and throws a pinpoint deep ball over the outside shoulder of Adams along the right sideline.
-0.5Q1 07:35 · 3 & 4 · PassingHits his back foot and delivers accurately on time, but leads his receiver right into the teeth of a closing safety without seeing or adjusting for Hufanga driving downhill.
+1Q1 07:30 · 4 & 4 · PassingIdentifies off coverage against the empty set, hits his back foot, and delivers an accurate, on-time pass to the sideline for the 4th down conversion.
Takes the snap, hits his back foot cleanly, and throws an accurate ball on time to Higbee in stride for a big YAC gain.
+1.5Q1 05:49 · 3 & 8 · RushingMakes an outstanding decision against Denver's 8-man drop on 3rd & 8, stepping up through a wide-open lane and scrambling 10 yards to pick up the first down.
+1Q1 05:00 · 2 & 5 · PassingExecutes a convincing play-action fake to the left, cleanly boots out to his right, and hits Higbee in rhythm for the score.
+1Q2 15:00 · 2 & 7 · PassingExecutes a clean, rhythmic three-step drop from under center and delivers an accurate, on-time pass in stride to Williams into the left flat.
-0.5Q2 13:24 · 3 & 12 · PassingHits his back foot cleanly from an unpressured pocket but throws the out route slightly wide and out of reach against tight coverage.
+0.5Q2 11:03 · 3 & 7 · PassingSteps up cleanly against edge pressure and delivers a catchable deep ball into one-on-one coverage, drawing defensive pass interference.
+1Q2 09:36 · 3 & 7 · PassingDelivers an accurate strike in rhythm to Ferguson on the out route right as Zach Allen hits him in the pocket to move the chains on 3rd down.
+1Q2 08:16 · 3 & 11 · PassingSteps cleanly in a calm pocket and delivers an accurate, on-time strike to Mumpfield at the sideline past the sticks on 3rd & 11.
-0.5Q2 07:41 · 1 & 10 · PassingExecutes the run fake cleanly and enjoys a pristine pocket, but overthrows Higbee along the right sideline near the 5-yard line.
+1.5Q2 07:36 · 2 & 10 · PassingStands tall in the pocket and delivers an accurate strike to the boundary with Zach Allen bearing down and hitting him on release.
-1Q2 06:56 · 1 & 10 · PassingFailed to get the snap off prior to the expiration of the play clock, drawing a pre-snap delay of game penalty in the red zone.
-0.5Q2 06:36 · 1 & 15 · PassingExecutes his drop to set up the screen to Corum, but fails to adjust his throwing lane or pump fake around the unblocked/free-reading defensive tackle, leading to a batted ball.
+1Q2 00:51 · 2 & 3 · PassingDelivered an on-target, on-time rhythm throw to Higbee along the boundary for an easy first-down conversion in a two-minute situation.
+1Q2 00:45 · 1 & 10 · PassingTakes the shotgun snap, hits his back foot, and delivers an on-target strike outside the numbers to Adams before the break is contested.
-1Q2 00:34 · 2 & 10 · PassingFailed to get the snap off before the play clock expired, resulting in a pre-snap delay of game penalty.
+1Q2 00:34 · 2 & 15 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time throw to the sideline that allows his receiver to make the catch in stride and turn upfield for 14 yards.
+1Q2 00:20 · 2 & 10 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time throw to Higbee in rhythm right at the break, converting the 2nd and 10.
+0.5Q3 02:09 · 1 & 10 · PassingExecutes a clean catch-and-fire throw on time and on the numbers to Adams on the hitch route.
+1Q3 01:26 · 3 & 4 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time strike under pressure to Higbee across the middle to convert on 3rd down, absorbing a hit from Tillman at release.
-1Q3 00:46 · 1 & 10 · PassingExecutes the play-action fake cleanly, but is forced into an immediate retreat by Zach Allen's unblocked penetration and takes a costly 9-yard sack rather than throwing the ball away.
-0.5Q4 14:56 · 3 & 19 · PassingFaced immediate interior pressure from Zach Allen and absorbed a heavy hit while attempting a deep heave along the sideline, resulting in an uncatchable pass.
+1Q4 12:14 · 2 & 12 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time rhythm throw to Adams on the right boundary, hitting his target in stride to maximize yards after catch.
+1Q4 11:29 · 3 & 1 · RushingExecutes a convincing mesh fake to Williams going left, pulls the ball, and accelerates around the right edge to dive forward for a 3-yard first-down conversion.
-1Q4 09:22 · 3 & 5 · PassingTakes a shotgun snap and has immediate interior pressure from Hufanga; unable to get rid of the ball and takes a catastrophic 10-yard sack that knocks the Rams out of field goal range.
+1Q4 07:03 · 1 & 10 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time strike in rhythm right into Adams' chest, allowing him to accelerate immediately post-catch.
-2Q4 05:01 · 3 & 6 · PassingStares down the flat route to Williams and delivers the ball directly into Hufanga's break, resulting in a disastrous 66-yard pick-six.
-0.5Q4 04:43 · 1 & 10 · PassingExecutes the play fake, but upon naked bootleg into the flat he is immediately met by Uwazurike and taken down before having a chance to throw it away.
+1Q4 04:16 · 2 & 11 · PassingDelivers an on-time, accurate strike toward the sideline to hit Mumpfield in stride before the safety can break it up.
+0.5Q4 04:08 · 1 & 10 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time rhythm ball right on the numbers to Mumpfield vs soft cushion, allowing his receiver to turn upfield immediately.
+2Q4 03:46 · 2 & 1 · PassingDelivers an absolute dime in rhythm from a clean pocket, hitting Mumpfield in stride 40+ yards downfield for a touchdown.
+1Q4 00:32 · 3 & 10 · PassingDecisive pre- and post-snap read against soft prevent; gets the ball out immediately to Williams in stride to allow maximum yards after the catch.
+1Q4 00:26 · 1 & 10 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time throw toward the right boundary right into Higbee's hands before the closing safety/corner can break it up.
-0.5Q4 00:21 · 1 & 10 · PassingHad clean protection to test the single matchup outside, but the throw sailed high and out of bounds past Adams.
+1Q4 00:16 · 2 & 10 · PassingStands tall in a completely clean pocket against a three-man rush and delivers an accurate, on-time throw to Williams along the right sideline for a chunk gain.
-1Q4 00:02 · 2 & 15 · PassingFaced heavy interior rush and launched a contested Hail Mary toward Davante Adams that was intercepted by Hufanga.