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        Matt Stafford Stays Hot In Week 5

        By Jared Smola | Updated on Fri, Oct 3 2025 1:40 PM UTC
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        Rams QB Matt Stafford turned in another strong performance in Thursday night's overtime loss to the 49ers. He completed 30 of 47 passes (64%) for 389 yards (8.3 YPA), three TDs, and 0 INTs. His connection with WR Puka Nacua was on point, as usual. The duo hooked up on 10 of 12 passes for 85 yards and a score. WR Davante Adams led the Rams with 88 yards on five grabs. And RB Kyren Williams was on the receiving end of two of Stafford's TDs. His best throw of the night, though, was a cross-field bomb to WR Tutu Atwell on a deep post for 38 yards in overtime. Even at 37 years old, Stafford still has one of the best arms in the league.

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        Stafford benefitted from volume in this one after the Rams fell behind 14-0 early in the second quarter. The 47 pass attempts were a season high and Stafford's most in a game since the 2024 opener.

        But Stafford continues to play efficient and explosive football. He's completed 66.7% of his passes through five games, and his 8.2 yards per attempt is his best mark since 2019 with the Lions. Stafford also has 11 TDs vs. two INTs.

        The lack of rushing will always hurt Stafford's bottom line. But he was sitting 17th among QBs in fantasy points per game heading into this one and will certainly climb higher now.

        Stafford is looking like a valuable fantasy spot starter and gets a plus Week 6 matchup against an incredibly banged-up Ravens defense. That's followed by a meeting with a Jaguars defense that currently ranks 23rd in adjusted fantasy points allowed to QBs.

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        Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
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